COMPB13728 - Computer Engineering/MBiomedE Plan

(This plan is jointly administered by the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering)

Program Overview

further information : what to expect in computer engineering

further information : what to expect in biomedical engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Biomedical Engineering degrees are awarded after five years of study. A BE with Honours is awarded to those who obtain a weighted average mark of at least 65% in the BE part of the program. All students complete at least one major project in their last two years, usually supervised by researchers in the School of Computer Science and Engineering or Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering.

assumed knowledge:

• For Mathematics (MATH1131): a combined mark of at least 100 in HSC Mathematics and HSC Mathematics Extension 1, or a pass in UNSW General Mathematics (MATH1011);
• For Physics (PHYS1131): HSC Physics, or a pass in UNSW Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS1111).

major studies: Computer engineering, biomedical engineering.

minor studies: Anatomy, biomedical measurements, clinical science, communications, digital systems, electronics, information processing, physiology, systems and control.

Industrial Experience: At least 60 days of approved industrial training must be completed before completion of the final semester. Industrial Training should be concurrent with enrolment and is best accumulated in the summer recesses at the end of years 2 and 3, but must be completed by the end of year 5. Opportunities exist for 6 months industrial placement in year 3.

professional recognition: Accreditation will be sought from the Institution of Engineers (Australia) and the Australian Computer Society.

career opportunities: Examples include computer systems design, construction and research in the areas of computer networks, commercial systems, digital electronics and image processing. Potential employers include government organisations, educational institutions, large private sector companies and small firms producing specialised systems. Biomedical engineers are involved in the design and development of medical imaging and clinical information systems, medical decision analysis, and the modelling of physiological systems as well as computer systems and software design for specific medical applications.

Program Structure

The first two years of the program are similar to the standard Computer Engineering plan. Some year 1 subjects are substituted, and additional study is undertaken in year 2. The remaining two years of Computer Engineering are spread over three years, with Biomedical material integrated into the program. Fewer computing electives are available compared to the single degree and two theses are submitted rather than one. Students may revert to the single degree within the first two years without loss of standing.

Each course runs for 12 weeks during semester one (S1) or semester 2 (S2). UOC denotes Units of Credit, a measure of the amount of work required in a course.

General Education

UNSW wants all students to develop skills in a broad range of areas, not just in their specific study discipline, and so students in all degrees are required to undertake a number of general studies courses outside their discipline. It may not be possible for Computer Science students to enrol in general education courses that are similar in content to the courses offered in the Computer Science degree. For a comprehensive list, see:

http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/undergrad/current/gened.html