Programs

Biomedical Engineering

  • Degree offered: Master of Science Engineering in Biomedical Engineering; Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
  • Study options: Research based
  • Length: MSE.BME 2-3 years full-time, 3-4 years part-time; PhD 3-4 years full-time and 4-5 years part-time
  • Entry terms: Open
  • Application deadline: Open

Contribute to health and wellbeing through Biomedical Engineering. This research-based program allows you to dive deep into the details that will promote quality of life for others.

Be prepared for the future with this fast-growing interdisciplinary field. It brings together multiple engineering disciplines and approaches with multiple health disciplines.

Program format

MSE.BME

  • One required course on the foundations of biomedical engineering.
  • Up to three elective courses that will add to your research and thesis.
  • A thesis proposal that can be defended.
  • Research.
  • A thesis and defense.

PhD.BME

  • One required course, if not already completed, on the foundations of biomedical engineering.
  • Up to three elective courses that will add to your research and dissertation.
  • A dissertation proposal that can be defended.
  • Research.
  • A dissertation and defense.

Since these degrees are research based, you will need to find a supervisor who will collaborate with you. Together you will create a program that supports your research while challenging you to grow in your skills in biomedical engineering.

Connect with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME)

IBME is known for innovative research with a multidisciplinary approach. The institute provides facilities and resources to support your studies and research.

Research topics

  • Assistive robotics (prostheses, exoskeletons)
  • Rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s)
  • Healthy aging
  • Biometrics
  • Augmentative and Restorative Technology Research Tools
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Biomechanics and Statistics
  • Control theoretic approaches
  • Mixed-methods research and participant co-design
  • Advanced research simulators / environments
  • Human Factors and Clinical Evaluation

Connect to a supervisor. Contact researchers associated with IBME.

Admission requirements

MSE.BME

  • An undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or kinesiology.
  • Students with a closely related background from other degrees may be admitted in rare circumstances and upon review.
  • CGPA of 80% or First Class standing.
  • Submission of three references and a one page statement of their research interests.

PHD.BME

  • A graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or kinesiology.
  • Students with a closely related background from other degrees may be admitted in rare circumstances and upon review.
  • A CGPA of 80% or First Class standing.

All international applicants with a first language other than English should submit language scores. For those scores, please see the SGS requirements.

Contact us

For more information, contact Erik Scheme, Director of IBME.