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 | ||
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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
Year 2 - Fall 2A
Year 3 - Spring 3A
Year 3 - Fall 3B
- BME335 Biosensors and Instrumentation
- ECON180 Introduction to Principles of Microeconomics and Financial Project Evaluation
- STAT254 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
- Electrical Stream: ECE360 and 1 of ECE350, ECE3702, ECE3803, MECH330, MECH360, MECH395
- Mechanical Stream: MECH330, MECH380
- Complementary Studies Elective4
Year 4 - Summer 4A
- ENGR297 Technology and Society
- BME499 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
- CSC349A Numerical Analysis
- ENGR4465 Technical Report
- ENGR498 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)
Note:
Some electives require additional prerequisites. Refer to the UVic Academic Calendar to verify course pre- or co-requisites.
Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
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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
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
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BIOC299 Biochemistry for Non-Majors | √ | ||
BIOC300A General Biochemistry I | √ | √ |
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BIOL359 Food, Disease and People | |||
BIOL360 Cell Biology | √ | √ |
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BIOL367 Neurobiology: Molecules to Behaviour | √ | ||
BIOL401A Biotechnology | |||
CHEM234 Organic Chemistry with Biological Applications | √ | √ | √ |
CHEM337 Bio-organic Chemistry | √ |
Design Technical Elective Courses
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
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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
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
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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.