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
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) Some electives require additional prerequisites. Refer to the UVic Academic Calendar to verify course pre- or co-requisites.

(4) 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

  • CSC111 Fundamentals of Programming with Engineering Applications
  • ENGR110 Design and Communication I
  • ENGR130 Introduction to Professional Practice
  • MATH100 Calculus I
  • MATH110 Matrix Algebra for Engineers
  • PHYS110 Introductory Physics I

Year 1 - Spring 1B

Year 2 - Fall 2A

  • BME200 Molecular and Cellular Physiology for Engineers
  • CHEM231 Introductory Organic Chemistry
  • CSC1161 Fundamentals of Programming with Engineering Applications II
  • ECE250 Linear Circuits I
  • MATH200 Calculus III
  • MECH240 Thermodynamics

Year 2 - Summer 2B

Year 3 - Spring 3A

Year 3  - Fall 3B

Year 4 - Summer 4A

Year 4 - Spring 4B

Note: 
Some electives require additional prerequisites. Refer to the UVic Academic Calendar to verify course pre- or co-requisites.

Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses

Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses
Courses
 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024
BME402 Biomedical Imaging Modalities √
BME403 Medical Image Processing √
BME410 Bioprinting - 3D Printing Body Parts √
BME420 Human Factors and Usability Engineering for Medical Devices √
BME434 Biophotonics √
BME448 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Biomechanics √
BME452 Microfluidics for Biomedical and Energy Applications √
BME481 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering √
MECH483 Mechanics and Energy Conversion in Living Cells √
PHYS432 Medical Physics √

Biological Science Elective Courses

Biological Science Elective Courses
Courses
 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024
BIOC299 Biochemistry for Non-Majors   √
BIOC300A General Biochemistry I √ √
  
BIOL359 Food, Disease and People
BIOL360 Cell Biology √ √
  
BIOL367 Neurobiology: Molecules to Behaviour   √
BIOL401A Biotechnology
CHEM234 Organic Chemistry with Biological Applications √ √ √
CHEM337 Bio-organic Chemistry √

Design Technical Elective Courses

Design Technical Elective Courses
Courses
 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024
ECE363 Communication Networks √
ECE410 Power Electronics √
ECE441 Design of Digital and VLSI Systems √
ECE449 Computer Systems and Architecture √
ECE454 Engineering Components for Wireless Systems
ECE466 System-on-Chip Engineering for Signal Processing √
MECH410 Computer-Aided Design and Engineering √ √
MECH442 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning √
MECH455 Instrumentation √
MECH458 Mechatronics √ √
MECH460 Computer-Aided Manufacturing √
MECH493 Design of Thermo-Fluid Systems √
SENG426 Software Quality Engineering √

Technical Elective Courses

Technical Elective Courses
Courses
 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024
BME490 Technical Project √
BME498 Honours Thesis √
ECE404 Microwaves and Fiber Optics √
ECE412 Electronic Devices II  
ECE420 Nanotechnology   √
ECE450 Communications Theory and Systems II √  
ECE453 Antennas and Propagation     √
ECE455 Real Time Computer Systems Design Project
√
ECE466 System-on-Chip Engineering for Signal Processing √  
ECE484 Audio Signal Processing √
ECE485 Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition   √
MECH410 Computer Aided Design and Engineering   √  √
MECH420 Finite Element Applications √  
MECH430 Robotics √  
MECH450E Special Topic: Advanced Materials and Processes √
MECH458 Mechatronics √  √
MECH495 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

Note:
Course offerings are subject to change. 

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.