Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGP 1005
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Course ID
206784
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mathias Baumert
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

In this course, you will learn about the fundamental principles, technologies and issues surrounding biomedical engineering. The topics cover a diverse range, including but not limited to: physiological fundamentals, therapeutic devices, implantable devices, tissue engineering, biomedical signal processing and regulation of medical devices. This course is taken as part of the major in medical technologies offered in associated Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) programs.

Course learning outcomes

  • Articulate the roles of engineering in medical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Describe the design principles outlined in medical device regulation.
  • Develop and apply simple mathematical models to characterise and quantify key biophysical processes.
  • Characterise the relationship between biomolecular principles and biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biomechanics.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21804
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28
Class number
Class number 21801
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 42
Available
Available 42
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 21802
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Union House, GM201B
Class number
Class number 21803
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Badger, LG17
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Badger, LG17

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BIOMENG3114 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering at the University of Adelaide

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