Engineering and Computer Science Programs
Biomedical Engineering ( Bachelor )
The Minister of Advanced Education has given formal approval to the Biomedical Engineering program and the Faculty of Engineering will begin offering the new program in September 2012. Students who have completed first year engineering may enter the second year of the program in September 2012, and students admitted into first year engineering in September 2012 may enter the program in their second year.
Biomedical Engineering is an emerging interdisciplinary specialty in the engineering profession. Like every field of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering applies the discoveries of science to the design and creation of things that are safe, reliable and practical. Biomedical engineers study, design, develop and evaluate biological and medical systems and products such as artificial organs, prostheses, medical instruments and information systems. The field bridges the medical and engineering disciplines. The increasing use of sophisticated engineering technology in medical therapy and diagnostics is an important driver of the growing demand for biomedical engineers.
One of the attractive features of this program is the wide course selection. Graduates can pursue careers in a variety of health related fields: bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, clinical engineering, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, regenerative medicine, and systems physiology. In addition to pursuing a career in industry, graduate training in biomedical engineering or application to medical school is possible.
Program options and specializations
Specializations: Students can choose to specialize in either the electrical or mechanical side of Biomedical Engineering. Also, by appropriate choice of elective courses and coop work terms, Biomedical Engineering students will be able to specialize in one or more of the following areas: Biomaterials, Biomedical instrumentation, Biophotonics and sensors, Mechanical systems, Signal processing and imaging, Thermofluids, and Assistive technologies.
See the Biomedical Programs page for more information.
Program information
- Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
- School/program: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Length: 4 year(s)
- Entry level: First year
- Experiential learning: Co-op
- Delivery method: On-campus
- More information: Admission requirements
Biomedical Faculty
Course descriptions (Biomedical Curriculum page)
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