Supervisors
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Program overview
The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MEng degree offers a focus on research that prepares graduates for work in industry, academia or government. There is a heavier course load compared to an MSc degree. Areas of application range from prevention and healthy aging to improved diagnostics, as well as technologies for better therapeutics. The degree is part of an interdisciplinary program aimed at students with backgrounds in areas such as engineering, kinesiology, physical sciences, medicine, or life sciences. Students gain hands-on experience at various active university and hospital-based research centres. Areas of study include biomechanics, medical imaging, cell and tissue engineering, as well as biomedical instrumentation.
Completing this program
- Core Courses: A foundation course and two courses in biomedical engineering research, ethics, careers, research skills or other areas.
- Electives: Two courses in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (MEng) and a minimum of one biomedical engineering or engineering course.
- Additional Required Courses: Required courses include clinical trials and manufacturing, project management and health economics.
- Thesis: Students are required to complete a research project and to submit a written thesis.
Outcomes
Positions in industries such as medical devices, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, as well as government.
A master’s degree in biomedical engineering is usually considered a final degree and is not admissible for entry into a PhD program.
Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Courses
Six required courses and four electives
Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar
Classroom delivery
Time commitment
18 months full-time
Supervisor
A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted
Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
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Seeking StudentsStroke, Dementia, Cognition, MRI, CT, biomarkers -
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Accepting InquiriesBiomedical engineering – bone and joint injuries -
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UnavailableElectrokinetic Microsystems, Microneedles, Brain-machine interfaces -
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Accepting InquiriesBiomechanics of aneurysms, Image-based analysis of soft tissues, Computational simulation of cardiovascular mechanics, Novel grafts for skin repair, Mechanical tests and constitutive models of soft biological tissues -
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Accepting InquiriesOrthopaedic Bioengineering and Tissue Engineering
Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
Approved four year undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Work samples
None
Documents
None
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency (ELP)
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 86 with no section less than 20 (Internet-based).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no section less than 6.0 (Academic version).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59, or higher (academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 with no section less than 60.
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of B+ in each course.
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
Canadians and permanent residents (students with Canadian or U.S. transcripts)- apply by June 1
International students (students with international transcripts) - apply by March 1
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Learn more about this program
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering, Calgary Centre for Innovative Technology (CCIT) building, Office CCIT 012
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.3835
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
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