Biomedical Engineering
Program Overview
The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) offers facilities for research in biomedical engineering and for three educational programs leading to master’s and doctoral degrees: the Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Engineering (MEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that integrates engineering and biology/medicine. It uses methods, principles, and tools of engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics to solve problems in the medical and life sciences for the study of living systems; the enhancement and replacement of those systems; the design and construction of systems to measure basic physiological parameters; the development of instruments, materials, and techniques for biological and medical practice; and the development of artificial organs and other medical devices. By its nature, the majority of the institute’s work is interdisciplinary.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | MASc, PhD: Fall 2025 entry Please visit the BME website for details | MASc, PhD: Fall 2025 entry Please visit the BME website for details |
| Minimum admission average | MASc, PhD: mid-B average (3.0 grade point average) in the final two years of study. MEng: mid-B average (3.0 grade point average) in the final two years of study. | MASc, PhD: mid-B average (3.0 grade point average) in the final two years of study. MEng: mid-B average (3.0 grade point average) in the final two years of study. |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: A- average (3.7 grade point average) in the final two years of study | PhD: A- average (3.7 grade point average) in the final two years of study |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MASc, PhD: Before MASc, PhD:Secured by the applicant | MASc, PhD: Before MASc, PhD:Secured by the applicant |
- Yimu Zhao
- Alumna, PhD (Biomedical/Medical Engineering), 2019, GG Gold Medal Recipient