Biomedical Engineering

Master of Science (MSc)

Thesis-based program

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The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MSc degree offers a focus on cutting-edge research that prepares graduates for work in industry, academia or government. 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

BME Foundations Course: Students will study core concepts in biomedical engineering, selecting between a biology or engineering focus.
Additional Courses: May be chosen from across a wide range of faculties, in areas related to the student’s research topic, which may include medical imaging, biomechanics, cellular and molecular engineering, statistics, bioelectrical engineering, among others.
Thesis: Students are required to complete a research project and to submit a written thesis.
BME Core I and II Courses: May include biomedical engineering research, ethics, careers paths, research skills, methodology or other areas.
Medical Imaging Specialization: Requires three courses in Medical Imaging in addition to core program requirements.

Specializations

Outcomes

Research and development positions in industries such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals; patent law; governmental regulatory and healthcare agencies.

A master’s degree in biomedical engineering will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.

Thesis-based program

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Courses

Four courses

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment

Two years full-time; four years maximum

Supervisor

A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research and fund the student before the student will be granted admission

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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GPA

A minimum of 3.2 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

A four-year baccalaureate degree in engineering, science, kinesiology or equivalent, from a recognized institution.

Work samples

None

Documents

None

Reference letters

Two

Test scores

None

Supervision and Funding

Students can only be accepted upon identification of one or more approved Biomedical Graduate Engineering Program supervisors who are willing to supervise and fund the applicant.

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 iB T including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher
Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.

Deadlines

For admission on September 1:

Canadian and permanent resident (students with Canadian or U.S. transcripts)- apply by June 1
International (students with international transcripts)- apply by March 1

For admission on January 1:

Canadian and permanent resident (students with Canadian or U.S. transcripts)- apply by Oct. 1
International (students with international transcripts)- apply by July 1

For admission on May 1:

Canadian and permanent resident (students with Canadian or U.S. transcripts)- apply by Feb. 1
International (students with international transcripts)- apply by Nov. 1

If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements