Biomedical Engineers apply knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Bioengineer
• Clinical Engineer
• Medical Engineer

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Biomedical Engineer is The Institute of Engineers Australia. To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria

• Six pathways for skills assessment by Engineers Australia:
  • Pathway A – If you hold an accredited qualification:
    • 1. Australian qualification pathway if you have studied in Australia and hold a qualification which is accredited by Engineers Australia
    • 2. Washington accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Washington Accord
    • 3. Sydney accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a county which is a full signatory to the Sydney Accord
    • 4. Dublin accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Dublin Accord
    • 5. You otherwise hold other recognised qualifications
  • Pathway B – Competency Demonstration Report Pathway
    • If you do not hold an accredited qualification or do not want to be assessed according to your degree title or course content
• Competent English level = IELTS 6
• For any of the qualification pathways you are required to provide:
  • CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
  • Academic degree certificate (a letter of completion will only be accepted as a substitute before graduation and only for Australian qualifications)
  • Complete and official academic transcript (including any recognition of prior learning and course syllabus where applicable)
  • Official English translations of above documents where applicable
• For the competency demonstration report pathway you are required to provide and prepare:
  • CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
  • A reference letter or certificate from your employer on official company letterhead
  • A report containing evidence of continuing professional development, three ‘career episodes’ (each describing a specific aspect of your engineering activity) and a summary statement

This unit group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified.
It includes Aeronautical Engineers, Agricultural Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Environmental Engineers and Naval Architects (Aus) / Marine Designers (NZ).

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

• 233911 Aeronautical Engineer
• 233912 Agricultural Engineer
• 233913 Biomedical Engineer
• 233914 Engineering Technologist
• 233915 Environmental Engineer
• 233916 Naval Architect (Aus) / Marine Designer (NZ)
• 233999 Engineering Professionals nec