- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
Medical technology is getting more complex, and the field needs upskilled engineering graduates to help maintain and create it. Get a head start in this exciting field with the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering, designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and expertise to be effective employees in an essential field.
Programme structure
The PGDipMedicalEng is a 120-point taught programme, you will specialise in either:
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Medical Devices and Technologies
You can learn more about the programme courses and both specialisations in the Courses tab.
We also offer the following:
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Medical Devices & Technologies
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme 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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 2.5
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed either a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPA of at least 2.5 in 60 points above Stage III.
Bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as applied science and technology may be considered with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.
Relevant fields include: Applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science or technology.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme 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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.
Note: Relevant subjects include applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science, or technology.
How much does a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$12,127.20*
- International students
- NZ$52,842*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
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The Biomechanical Engineering specialisation will provide fundamental technical knowledge in areas like biomechanical engineering, medical devices, digital technology, biomaterials, and biomechanical science and analysis.
The Medical Devices and Technologies specialisation provides a broad range of fundamental technical knowledge, overviews of the devices and needs in medical environments, along with essential skills in medical practices, regulatory processes, product development and innovation. You’ll also gain insights into future opportunities in the field, and can expect to get involved in in-depth discussions about solutions that fill the gaps between medical and engineering practice.
A student in the PGDipMedicalEng must satisfy the requirements for one of the below specialisations:
Biomechanical Engineering specialisation:
30 points:
- BIOMENG 771: Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- ENGSCI 740: Computational Engineering for Physical Systems
90 points from:
- CHEMMAT 753: Biological Materials and Biomaterials
- CHEMMAT 754: Materials Performance Enhancement
- CHEMMAT 757: Engineering Biotechnology
- COMPSYS 731: Human-Robot Interaction
- ENGSCI 711: Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- ENGSCI 712: Computational Algorithms for Signal Processing
- ENGSCI 721: Data-centric Engineering for Physical Systems
- ENGSCI 772: Whole Organ Modelling
- MEDSCI 737: Biomedical MRI
- Other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at the University
Medical Devices and Technologies specialisation:
30 points:
- ENGGEN 770: Medical Device and Technology Development
- ENGGEN 771: Medical Device Industry Practice
90 points from:
- CIVIL 703: Project Management
- POLYMER 700: Polymer Materials Engineering
- POLYMER 704: Advanced Polymer Processing
- ENGGEN 705: Engineering Product Development
- MECHENG 728: Advanced MEMS and Microsystems
- MECHENG 730: Advanced Biomechatronic Systems
- MECHENG 752: Technology Management
- MEDSCI 703: Advanced Biomedical Imaging
- PHYSICS 780: Advanced Imaging Technologies
- Other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at the University
Where could this programme take you?
Aotearoa New Zealand is home to over 130 medical device companies, many of which currently employ our graduates, though the skillsets offered by our programme may open up new opportunities worldwide. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge required to contribute to industry. Through practical and theoretical training, talented students tend to be ready not just to fulfil a skill demand in the domestic and global medical devices industry, but also to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what’s currently available.
Jobs related to this programme
- Biomechanical Engineer
- Health Engineer
- Field Services Engineer
- Medical Technology Engineer
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