Biomedical Systems (MEng)
The Master of Engineering in Biomedical Systems program will provide you with knowledge and experience in biomedical systems and biomedical devices. Learn to apply human physiology on every level from cells to organ systems to medical device design.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 16-24 months | Yes | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
Outcomes
Graduates with a MEng in Biomedical Systems will be able to:
- apply the basic principles of human physiology to system design
- apply the principles of material science for medical device design and implementation
- apply human factors and ergonomic considerations to medical system design
- analyze medical devices in the context of a usability process, economic consideration, and risk management
- use the regulatory process and pathways to develop medical device
- design medical devices for use by healthcare professionals and the health industry
- use current innovative technology and techniques in the biomedical device industry
Find a supervisor
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Alexandra Branzan Albu
Associate Professor Medical image analysis for computer-aided diagnostic and therapy planning
Christopher Dennison
Associate Professor (Program Director) Biomedical engineering, biomechanics, injury biomechanics, instrumentation, protection and armour
Fayez Gebali
Professor Design and programming of embedded devices in medical and healthcare applications
Jens Weber
Professor Biomedical software systems, in particular clinical information systems
Josh Giles
Assistant Professor Biomechanical experimentation and simulation, development of systems to improve orthopedic clinician training, patient assessment, and treatment/surgical planning.
Mohsen Akbari
Assistant Professor Bio-MEMS and energy, tissue engineering,Organs-on-chips, microfluidics, sustainable energy
Nikitas Dimopoulos
Professor Neural networks in the modelling of the biological activity of chemical compounds
Peter Oshkai
Associate Professor Fluid dynamics and design aspects of replacement heart valves
Poman So
Associate Professor Computer simulation of bioelectromagnetic behaviors, and heterogeneous computing algorithms and software for electromagnetics/bioelectromagnetics applications
Reuven Gordon
Professor Development of optical biosensors for the early detection of cancers and for drug discovery
Rodney Herring
Associate Professor Medical imaging, diagnosis and treatment device based on acoustic confocal holography.
Stephanie Willerth
Professor Engineering tissues by combining biomaterial scaffolds with stem cells
Tao Lu
Associate Professor Electromagnetics and photonics; Materials and devices; Software and networking
Xiaodai Dong
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Ultra-wideband Communications Communication, signal processing and control
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Faculties & departments
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Contact Katharine Waring at bme.coord@uvic.ca