Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

About this programme

The Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (course-based) will provide advanced, specialized, and industry-relevant engineering knowledge to baccalaureate-prepared engineers and those with other technical degrees (science, kinesiology, etc.) looking to gain new skills to support a transition into a new direct practice area. The program will help to fill a gap in available programs to train engineers in advanced technical skills and in-demand areas in engineering for the bio and health economies. For professional engineers, the program will strengthen knowledge and skills that are specific to their areas of practice and will remove barriers to the development of advanced technical skills, education, and professional development skills. For non-engineers, the program will provide a solid foundation in health technology and technology development. Students can enter the program with a variety of backgrounds, including Engineering, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Kinesiology, Health or Life Sciences. The program was developed considering the specific needs of professionals in the medtech / healthtech industries. Medtech are technologies primarily used inside health care settings by professionals to diagnose and treat conditions (e.g., medical imaging, surgical tools). On the other hand, Healthtech refers to technologies designed to be used outside of hospitals and health care settings so individuals can monitor their health (e.g., wearables); these technologies have more applications on the prevention side.