Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science

Engineers and Medical Scientists are the leaders of developing, engineering, and implementing solutions to health and medical problems having an impact globally on the health of society. This combined degree is designed to provide opportunities for students interested in medical science, the scientific basis of engineering and technology, and the technology itself.

There is a strong interrelation between the progress of engineering and developments in science, and a demonstrated need for professionals with a strong understanding and experience in both areas. Engineers with Medical Scientist training have careers that are dynamic and involve an exciting range of professions from research and development, writing and implementing policy and practice in the medical and health sciences, to working in industry, government, and the innovation sector. This course allows choice or majors within both the Medical Scientist and Engineering programs, so students can specialise to their interests.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program has a core taken by all engineering students which provides the foundation knowledge and skills required of every engineer. Students choose a major which is where they develop the technical knowledge specific to that field of practice. There is a choice of eleven majors including Biomedical, Civil, Data, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and a Flexible major that can be paired with the choice of major in the Bachelor of Medical Science to create a study trajectory that aligns with the student’s interests and career ambitions.

Medical Scientists at UTS can choose to major in Medical and Health-related Sciences or Pathology, allowing them to have speciality relevant to their career choices and interests. In the Medical and Health-related Science major students learn the body through the study of tissues, organs and cellular facets both in health and disease, medical devices, how medicines work, as well as public health policies and clinical trials. In the Pathology major students learn how diseases trigger biochemical or cellular changes in the body and how to best diagnose and treat these diseases. Students learn by applying and investigating scientific approaches in world class laboratories and studios with up-to-date scientific technologies and equipment in line with those used in the industry. This hands-on learning is accompanied by development of professional skills such as communication, problem solving, critical thinking, innovation and team-work to deliver impact across local and global communities.

A strong professional focus ensures graduates of this course learn the skills employers want with a solid link between theory and practice and the benefits of hands-on experience. Students explore and investigate the human body's structure, function and disease processes at the cellular and whole organ level. In the engineering program students build strong foundations in engineering theory, technical expertise and knowledge of professional practice. The course provides the knowledge and skills for students to be excellent medical scientists and engineers, who can make a difference to society in a range of careers.

This combined degree can be completed in less time than would be required to complete the two degrees separately.

Course aims

This course aims to produce graduates with professional qualifications in medical science and engineering who are well prepared to pursue a career in either field, or one that combines the skills of both.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Study plan

The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the mechatronic engineering major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Majors

Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Civil Engineering maj03025 114
Data Science Engineering maj03517 114
Electrical Engineering maj03028 114
Electronic Engineering maj03525 114
Mechanical Engineering maj03030 114
Mechatronic Engineering maj03505 114
Software Engineering maj03522 114
Flexible Engineering maj03541 114
Biomedical Engineering maj03473 114
Chemical Process Engineering maj03545 114
Renewable Energy Engineering maj03548 114

Honours

An honours program in medical science (C09031) is available, which involves an extra year of full-time study. The honours program is designed to introduce students to more advanced coursework and to research work in medical sciences. It allows selected students to continue with postgraduate studies if desired and enhances their employment prospects.

Autumn or Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Medical and Health-related Sciences maj01179 78
Pathology maj06256 78

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 48610 6
Physical Modelling 68037 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering 41099 6
Introduction to Engineering Projects 48230 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Programming 1 41039 6
Materials and Manufacturing Engineering A 41053 6
Applied Mechanics and Design A 41054 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Project Appraisal 41200 6
Machines and Mechanisms A 41056 6
Evidence Based Practice in Medical Science 91828 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Embedded Mechatronics Systems 48622 6
Mechanical Design Fundamentals Studio 1 41059 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects 41201 6
Industrial Robotics 41013 6
Human Genetics and Precision Medicine 91822 6
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6

Fourth year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Immunology 91401 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Dynamic Systems and Control A 41058 6
Programming for Mechatronic Systems 41012 6
Embedded Mechatronics Studio 41070 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Engineering Communication 41202 6
Sensors and Control for Mechatronic Systems 41014 6
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6
Robotics Studio 1 41068 6

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Research Preparation 41029 6
Professional Experience Review 41055 3
Robotics Studio 2 41069 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Additive Manufacturing 1 41302 6
Artificial Intelligence in Robotics 41118 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Collaboration in Complex Projects 41203 6
Design in Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems 43019 6
Engineering Capstone 41030 6
Medical Devices and Diagnostics 91705 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 48610 6
Physical Modelling 68037 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering 41099 6
Introduction to Engineering Projects 48230 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Practice Preparation 1 41035 3
Programming 1 41039 6
Materials and Manufacturing Engineering A 41053 6
Applied Mechanics and Design A 41054 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Project Appraisal 41200 6
Machines and Mechanisms A 41056 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Embedded Mechatronics Systems 48622 6
Mechanical Design Fundamentals Studio 1 41059 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects 41201 6
Industrial Robotics 41013 6
Applications of Molecular Biology 91178 6
Microbiology Diagnosis 91829 6

Fourth year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Immunology 91401 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Histology 91500 6
Dynamic Systems and Control A 41058 6
Programming for Mechatronic Systems 41012 6
Embedded Mechatronics Studio 41070 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Engineering Communication 41202 6
Sensors and Control for Mechatronic Systems 41014 6
Robotics Studio 1 41068 6
Engineering Work Experience 41028 0
Advanced Medical Biochemistry 91827 6

Fifth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Engineering Research Preparation 41029 6
Robotics Studio 2 41069 6
Professional Experience Review 41055 3
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Additive Manufacturing 1 41302 6
Artificial Intelligence in Robotics 41118 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Collaboration in Complex Projects 41203 6
Design in Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems 43019 6
Engineering Capstone 41030 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1021. The total credit points are 246.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

There are excellent career options for students who have both degrees as this gives them a unique contribution to add to many professions. Career options include positions in medical engineering, biomedical engineering, industry and government settings, biotechnology, communications, construction, pharmaceutical settings, clinical trial and medical device research and development, materials technology, medical technology and instrumentation, and molecular biology.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 246 credit points, comprising 168 credit points in engineering and 78 credit points in medical science. The engineering component consists of core (48 credit points), major (field of practice) (114 credit points) and professional engineering practice (6 credit points). The medical science component represents a specific medical science strand.

The engineering major is selected at the time of admission; however, it is possible to apply to change major at a later date. Students selecting the flexible major should decide by the end of the first year of full-time study whether to transfer to a designated major or continue with the flexible program.

Graduation from the medical science component of the combined degree is not possible prior to completion of all components of the combined degree. Students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science prior to completion of the engineering component of the combined degree must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Medical Science (C10184) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree version.

Similarly, if a student wishes to graduate from the engineering component of the combined degree prior to completion of the medical science component they must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree version, including the Engineering Work Experience subject.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks of engineering work experience.

A Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice is also available; it requires the additional completion of two six-month internships and the professional engineering practice program.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM90106 Core subjects 48
CBK90176 Major choice (Engineering) 114
CBK92145 Major choice (Medical Science) 78
STM90994 Professional Engineering Practice stream 6
Total 246

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered over five years full time, 10 years part time, or six years full time with honours.

Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the university, which allows a full stage of the course to be completed in one session. Part-time attendance involves approximately 12 hours each week at the university, which allows a full stage to be completed in one year. It is expected that employers will release part-time students for at least one half-day a week for attendance at classes.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard. English Advanced is recommended.

For the Chemical Process and Civil Engineering majors, Chemistry is recommended. For the Software Engineering major, a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of programming is recommended.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the student's course. Subjects completed as part of a qualification in which study ceased no more than 10 years prior to the student's first semester in the relevant UTS Engineering degree may be considered. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science students

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), majoring in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Flexible Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Software Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord. Chemical Processing Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering are provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia, pending full accreditation.

Transfer between UTS courses

Students in this combined degree may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) or the Bachelor of Medical Science (C10184). International students may transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066).

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 609370 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science students

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants can apply to study through UTS International.

International applicants who are currently doing:

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens external site).

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Science students

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Engineering and Science - 2 students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.