PhDEngineering

PhD (Biomedical Engineering)

RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The PhD (Biomedical Engineering) at RMIT University is a higher degree by research in which candidates develop the advanced knowledge and skills to create engineering solutions to health and medical conditions for patients, professionals and healthcare workers. Candidates have access to leading researchers and facilities in biomaterials, biomechanics, medical electronics, signal processing and tissue engineering, and to 3D-printing facilities including the Digital Manufacturing Facility, the MicroNano Research Facility and the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery. RMIT is ranked ninth in Australia and in the top 150 globally for engineering and technology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

Fees & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall (L50 R50 W50 S50)

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Course structure

  • Program code DR239 (CRICOS 110528H). Delivered at Bundoora Campus
  • Full-time 4 Years
  • Part-time 8 Years. You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government
  • scientific and industrial research laboratories

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

Minimum requirements for admission The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are: A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the f

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