Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering

About this programme

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. 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. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense. A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research and fund the student before the student will be granted admission See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information. 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)