This guide walks through what Engineers Australia expects when assessing ANZSCO 233913 Biomedical Engineer. For pathway context, see the 233913 pathway guide. For worked numbers, see the 233913 cost & timeline case study.
Assessing authority
Assessment routes
- Washington Accord — for graduates of accredited Biomedical Engineering programmes.
- CDR — for non-accredited graduates. 3 Career Episodes + CPD list + Summary Statement.
Qualification requirements
- AQF Bachelor or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Medical Engineering.
- Evidence of academic transcript + degree certificate.
Employment evidence
- Statements of Service on company / hospital letterhead — start / end dates, position, FTE %, salary.
- CDR Career Episodes (if non-accredited).
- Software / technical stack — SolidWorks, Creo, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Mimics, ANSYS, Cadence, regulatory pathway documentation (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA 510(k), TGA EOAR).
- Reference letters from chartered / professional engineer supervisors.
- English language test — competent English minimum.
Common refusal patterns
Code-mismatch. Medical device with biomedical specialty = 233913. Electronics-only = 233411. Software-only medical = 261313 (ACS).
Lab tech / clinical assistant work. AQF Diploma / Cert IV roles fit different codes.
Generic CDR Career Episodes. EA wants specific biomedical engineering judgement.
Code-fit check
233913 vs 233411 Electronics Engineer. Biomedical specialty (devices / implants / regulatory) = 233913. Pure electronics with medical application but no biomedical specialty = 233411.
233913 vs 261313 Software Engineer. Medical device with hardware / regulatory content = 233913. Software-only medical = 261313 (ACS).
233913 vs 233512 Mechanical Engineer. Biomedical-specialty design = 233913. Non-medical mechanical = 233512.
Tools
- Document checklist — Engineers Australia evidence pack
- ANZSCO search — confirm 233913 vs 233411 / 261313 / 233512
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
Where to verify the rules
- Engineers Australia Migration Skills Assessment
- Engineers Australia Biomedical College
- TGA
- Department of Home Affairs
Next step
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