Standard Academic and Co-op Schedule
The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Biomedical Engineering curriculum consists of first year courses common to all BEng students, six terms unique to the degree, and four co-op work terms.
| Academic and Co-op Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sept-Dec | Jan-Apr | May-Aug |
| Term 1A | Term 1B | Term 1C or co-op |
| Term 2A | Co-op | Term 2B |
| Co-op | Term 3A | Co-op |
| Term 3B | Co-op | Term 4A |
| Co-op | Term 4B | |
First year program: Please refer to the University of Victoria Academic Calendar and the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science website for more information about the first year engineering standard and immersion year schedules.
Co-operative education: Similar to other University of Victoria Engineering programs, Biomedical Engineering academic terms will be offered in alternate terms interleaved with co-operative education terms after the first year.
Notes:
(1) There are two streams in Biomedical Engineering program flow: an electrical stream and a mechanical stream. Streams begin in term 3A, and where applicable, you must choose courses relevant to your stream. Consult the program planning worksheets (electrical stream or mechanical stream) or speak with a program advisor for schedule planning advice.
(2) Not all courses are offered every term. Refer to the UVic Academic Calendar to verify course scheduling information. Consult with a program advisor for schedule planning advice.
(3) Disclaimer: You are responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements have been satisfied as outlined in the UVic Academic Calendar. Any errors or omissions on this website do not absolve you from having to complete all of the program requirements. In the case of any discrepancy, the UVic Academic Calendar must be considered the definitive authority.
Program Flow
Year 1 - Fall 1A
Year 2 - Fall 2A
Year 3 - Spring 3A
- BME 320 - Engineering Materials with BME Applications
- BME 350 - Biomedical Engineering Design
- ECE 330 - Electronic Circuits or ECE 365 - Applied Electronics and Electrical Machines
- MECH 345 - Mechanics of Fluids
- Electrical Stream: Two of ECE 300, ECE 310, ECE320, ECE 340, MECH 320
- Mechanical Stream: MECH 320, MECH 335
Year 3 - Fall 3B
- BME 335 - Biosensors and Instrumentation
- ECON 180 - Introduction to Principles of Microeconomics and Financial Project Evaluation
- STAT 254 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers
- Electrical Stream: ECE 360 and 1 of ECE 350, ECE 3702, ECE 3803, MECH 330, MECH 360, MECH 395
- Mechanical Stream: MECH 330, MECH 380
- Complementary Studies Elective4
Year 4 - Summer 4A
- ENGR 297 - Technology and Society
- BME 499 - Design Project
- Complete 3 units of Biological Science Electives (required over 4th year, either in 4A, 4B or both):
- Complete 3 units of Biomedical Engineering Electives (required over 4th year – either in 4A, 4B or both)
- Complete 4.5 units of Technical Electives (required over 4th year – either in 4A, 4B or both)
Year 4 - Spring 4B
- CSC 349A - Numerical Analysis
- ENGR 4465 - Technical Report
- ENGR 498 - Engineering Law
- Complete 3 units of Biological Science Electives (required over 4th year, either in 4A, 4B or both):
- Complete 3 units of Biomedical Engineering Electives (required over 4th year – either in 4A, 4B or both)
- Complete 4.5 units of Technical Electives (required over 4th year – either in 4A, 4B or both)
Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses
| Fall 21 | Spr 22 | Sum 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME 401B - Bioprinting - 3D Printing Body Parts | √ | ||
| BME 401C - Human Factors and Usability Engineering for Medical Devices | √ | ||
| BME 402 - Biomedical Imaging Modalities | √ | ||
| BME 403 - Medical Image Processing | |||
| BME 434 - Biophotonics | √ | ||
| BME 448 - Introduction to Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | √ | ||
| BME 452 - Microfluidics for Biomedical and Energy Applications | √ | ||
| BME 481 - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering | √ | ||
| MECH 483 - Mechanics and Energy Conversion in Living Cells | √ | ||
| PHYS 432 - Medical Physics | √ |
Biological Science Elective Courses
| Fall 21 | Spr 22 | Sum 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOC 299 - Biochemistry for Non-Majors | √ | √ | |
| BIOC 300A - General Biochemistry I | √ | √ | |
| BIOL 360 - Cell Biology | √ | √ | |
| BIOL 367 - Neurobiology: Molecules to Behaviour | √ | ||
| CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry with Biological Applications | √ |
Technical Elective Courses
| Fall 21 | Spr 22 | Sum 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME 490 - Technical Project | |||
| BME 498 - Honours Thesis | √ | √ | √ |
| ECE 404 - Microwaves and Fiber Optics | |||
| ECE 412 - Electronic Devices II | |||
| ECE 420 - Nanotechnology | √ | ||
| ECE 450 - Communications Theory and Systems II | √ | ||
| ECE 453 - Antennas and Propagation | √ | ||
| ECE 455 - Real Time Computer Systems Design Project | √ | ||
| ECE 466 - System-on-Chip Engineering for Signal Processing | |||
| ECE 484 - Audio Signal Processing | |||
| ECE 485 - Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition | √ | ||
| MECH 410 - Computer Aided Design and Engineering | √ | √ | |
| MECH 420 - Finite Element Applications | √ | ||
| MECH 430 - Robotics | √ | ||
| MECH 458 - Mechatronics | √ | √ | |
| MECH 466 - MEMS | |||
| MECH 495 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer | √ |
1 CSC 115 may be substituted in a term when CSC116 not offered. CSC 116 strongly recommended.
2 Not acceptable if student presents credit in ECE365 or ELEC365.
3 Not acceptable if student presents credit in ECE365 or ELEC365.
4 A Complementary Studies Elective course deals with central issues in humanities or social sciences. A current list of acceptable courses is available here. Students must seek approval of a complementary studies course in advance if the course is not on the approved complementary studies list, whether it is to be taken at UVic or elsewhere for transfer credit.
5 This course is offered every term. Students can take it during a work term if they have all the prerequisites.