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.
Please note that all fields of the MASc, MEng, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering have been closed.
Quick Facts
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| Application deadline | MASc, PhD: Fall 2025 entry MEng: Please visit the BME website for details
| MASc, PhD: Fall 2025 entry MEng: Please visit the BME website for details
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| 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