Course details

Master of Medical Engineering MMedicalEng
NZQF Level 9

About the course

The Master of Medical Engineering is an innovative postgraduate programme designed for professionals and graduates who want to be at the forefront of healthcare technology and medical innovation. Bringing together expertise from engineering, health, science, and design, the programme explores how emerging technologies can improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare systems. With a strong focus on medical devices, biomedical technologies, and health innovation, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of next-generation healthcare solutions. The programme emphasises real-world application, collaboration across disciplines, and an understanding of the regulatory, ethical, and quality considerations essential to the medical technology sector. Graduates are well prepared for careers in the rapidly growing biomedical and healthcare technology industries, including medical device development, research and development, healthcare innovation, clinical technology, and entrepreneurship. Through connections with industry, researchers, and the wider health sector, students gain insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

  • Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

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About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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