Introducing the new Master of Bioengineering

Graduated! Now what? The job market is looking tough out
there. Get ahead of the curve and take your skills to the next level with the
new Master of Bioengineering. Our graduates are amongst the most employable in the world. The medtech sector is a multi-billion-dollar sector that offers ahigh salary range and is at low risk from AI disruption.

Your work will make a difference and have a real impact on your world. Bioengineering improves people’s lives through better diagnosis,
treatment, rehabilitation and health tech. Join us to engineer a better
tomorrow.

You'll be among the first to earn this new degree - join a future-focused bioengineering community. Maybe launch your own startup based on your research! The the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) and the University of Auckland are among the best in Australasia for creating new start-ups and spinouts.

Use your unique skills to improve human health. The new
Master of Bioengineering isn’t just for engineers. We are looking for people
from a wide range of fields and backgrounds – from engineering to coding, maths, medicine, electronics and more.

This qualification is fully research-based. You will work as part of a larger research team comprising postdoctoral researchers and students in a collaborative environment. You may also have the chance to work with international institutions and organisations as part of your project.

You may pursue either a 120 or 180 points Master of Biongineering. This is generally dependent on your prior study. Both options require the completion of a 120 point research thesis. The 180 point programme requires an additional 60 points of courses from a list of taught classes.

Your thesis topic should be designed in discussion with your supervisor, and we encourage discussion with potential supervisors during the application stage to ensure that coursework options align with your intended research area.

The 180 point programme is intended for students with a relevant three-year bachelors degree, such as engineering, science or another relevant study. 

To be considered for a Master of Bioengineering, you will need to meet the requirements listed below. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee entry – information on admission considerations and additional requirements are available in the Masters requirements*

If your highest qualification is from the University of Auckland:

• Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher
• To study a 120 point Masters, you will need a Bachelors with Honours in an approved subject
• If you do not have Honours as part of your Bachelors, you can apply for the 180 point Masters in Bioengineering. Your Bachelors degree will need to be in an approved subject

If your highest qualification is from another tertiary institution:

• Grade Point Equivalent of 5.0 or higher (Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent)
• To study a 120 point Masters, you will need a Bachelors with Honours in an approved subject
• If you do not have Honours as part of your Bachelors, you can apply for the 180 point Masters in Bioengineering. Your Bachelors degree will need to be in an approved subject
• IELTS Academic score of 6.5 or higher, with no bands less than 6.0