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Biomedical Engineering
Website: Biomedical Engineering
The Division of Biomedical Engineering offers postgraduate programs
leading to the P.G.D. and the M.Eng., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Research
in the Division is of an interdisciplinary nature involving the
application of Engineering Sciences to the solution of specific problems
in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and related fields. The following are
focal areas for the activity: biomedical image
processing, biomechanics, medical instrumentation, and use of the
Biomedical Beam Line of the Canadian Light Source.
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Admission Requirements
- 4-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- a cumulative weighted average of 65% or better in final two years (60 credit units) of undergraduate degree program
- proof of English proficiency
Degree Requirements
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if coursework requires research involving human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if coursework requires research involving animal subjects
- minimum of 30 credit units, at least 18 of which must be at the 800-level
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in a field related to Biomedical Engineering
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 992 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 24 credit units
- BIOE 990.0
- BIOE 992.0
- a final report on their project
- a residency requirement of one year
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- a Bachelor degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in a field related to Biomedical Engineering
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 12 credit units
- BIOE 990.0
- BIOE 994.0
- progress report to the advisory committee at least once a year
- submission of a research thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong
students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.
- A four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent in a field related to Biomedical Engineering.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
- Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 18 credit units
- BIOE 990.0
- BIOE 996.0
- Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on their research and doctoral thesis.
- Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- a Masters degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in a field related to Biomedical Engineering
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 6 credit units
- BIOE 990.0
- BIOE 996.0
- progress report to the advisory committee at least once a year
- qualifying exam
- comprehensive exam
- submission of a research thesis
- a residency requirement of 1 year
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- a minimum of 18 credit units
- BIOE 990.0
- BIOE 996.0
- progress report to the advisory committee at least once a year
- qualifying exam
- comprehensive exam
- submission of a research thesis
- a residency requirement of 1 year after the transfer
