Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering (PGDipMedicalEng)
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
A 1-year full-time taught postgraduate diploma programme preparing students for employment in Aotearoa’s rapidly growing Medical Engineering sector, offering specialisations in Biomechanical Engineering or Medical Devices and Technologies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand medical technology and devices industry
Develop knowledge of the complexities and growth sectors within medical engineering in New Zealand and globally.
Develop advanced engineering skills for medical applications
Gain technical, medical, ethical, regulatory, and business competencies relevant to designing and maintaining medical devices and technologies.
Prepare for employment in medical engineering
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering (PGDipMedicalEng) equips engineering graduates with advanced skills and knowledge required to meet the demands of the evolving medical technology and devices sector. Through theoretical and practical learning, including specialisations in biomechanical engineering or medical devices and technologies, students gain the expertise needed to maintain, advance, and innovate within this internationally relevant field.
Course Content
- Biomechanical Engineering specialisation
- Medical Devices and Technologies specialisation
- Technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge for medical devices
- Practical and theoretical medical engineering training
- Industry preparation for roles in medical device companies
What you need to know first
An undergraduate degree in engineering or a related discipline is typically required.
Meet University of Auckland postgraduate enrolment requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Medical Devices
Healthcare Engineering
Biomechanical Engineering
Health Technology
Future employment opportunities might be
Biomechanical Engineer
Health Engineer