Careers

Engineering graduates from the University of Melbourne find interesting and varied employment, reflecting the breadth and value of the courses offered and the University's close links with industry, especially in manufacturing.

Biomedical Engineers work in hospitals, industry, research and educational institutions. The opportunities for graduates are increasing as technology advances. The problem-solving and design skills, unique to engineers, make graduates attractive to employers across many sectors of the health profession.

Biomedical Engineers may also pursue communication and management-related roles.

Profiles

See profiles of current Biomedical Engineering undergraduates.

Considering a career in Biomedical Engineering?

This booklet [pdf; IEEE] details aspects of Biomedical Engineering. It includes:

• key areas of biomedical engineering
• education pathways & requirements
• sources of additional information

Where will graduates work?

• Biotechnology industry
• Biomedical industry
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Hospitals
• Medical research
• Government
• Patent Management
• Overseas

Career links

• Biotechnology directory for Australia
• Medical Industry Association of Australia (MIAA)
• some biomedical companies & consultancies
  • Alcidion
  • Cochlear
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Gambro
  • Medical Developments International (MDI)
  • Invetech
  • Medtronic
  • N Stenning & Co.
  • Panbio Diagnostics
  • ResMed
  • Stryker
  • Synertec
  • Ventracor
  • Vision Systems