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Biomechanical Engineer Courses

Biomechanical Engineers use physics and engineering practices to design and develop machines, healthcare equipment and personal devices that improve human health and medical practices. They can work in a range of niche areas including prosthetics, stem cells, robotics, implants, laboratory research, computer modelling, equipment installation and repairs.

As a Biomechanical Engineer you could be creating a computer model of children with arthritis to compare with healthy children, designing educational toys for babies, refining the design of a pacemaker, developing a new monitoring device for athletes, designing prosthetic devices for mass production, teaching a team of nurses how to use a newly released machine for monitoring core vitals, or testing and repairing an imaging device at a hospital.

To succeed in this occupation you’ll need a curious mind, a strong set of technical skills, and the ability to communicate with the people who will actually use your devices on a daily basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Biomechanical Engineers earn?

There are no clear salary figures for Biomechanical Engineers working in Australia right now. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in biotechnologies and biomedical engineering.

What are the job opportunities for Biomechanical Engineers?

There are no clear employment figures for Australian Biomechanical Engineers. They are employed by medical research and technology companies, health organisations, and academic research institutions. Some Biomechanical Engineers work as independent consultants.

How do I become a Biomechanical Engineer?

You can launch your career as a Biomechanical Engineer in Australia with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical). As your career progresses you should consider post-graduate qualifications such as the Master of Biomedical Engineering.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within biomedical engineering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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