OSCA 243933 ANZSCO 233913

Biomedical Engineer

Apply engineering principles to healthcare by designing, developing and evaluating medical devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics and hospital systems that improve patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.

Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0

Occupation Details

OSCA Code	243933
ANZSCO Code	233913
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	2439 Other Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Designing and developing medical devices including implants, diagnostic tools and therapeutic equipment
Conducting biocompatibility testing and regulatory compliance activities for therapeutic goods
Managing installation, commissioning and maintenance of biomedical equipment in hospitals
Investigating device failures and implementing corrective actions to ensure patient safety
Collaborating with clinicians to identify engineering solutions for clinical problems
Preparing technical documentation for TGA regulatory submissions
Researching new biomaterials, imaging modalities and wearable health monitoring systems

English Language Requirements

IELTS	Overall 6, Speaking 7
OET	Grade B all sections
PTE Academic	Overall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBT	Overall 93, Speaking 23

Minimum scores required for Engineers Australia CDR assessment. All band scores or sub-scores must meet the minimum.

About Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineers apply engineering principles to the design and development of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics and healthcare technologies. They work at the intersection of medicine and engineering to create implants, imaging systems and rehabilitation devices, collaborating with clinicians to ensure medical technologies are safe, effective and compliant with therapeutic goods regulations.

Visa Eligibility

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This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list, making holders eligible for subclass 189, 190, and/or 491 visas (subject to visa requirements and state nomination).

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