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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
12-16 months No 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

You do not need to find a supervisor before applying. We recommend you study our faculty listing and consider who you might work with.

Afzal Suleman

Professor Fluid - structure interaction of heart valves and disease.

Alexandra Branzan Albu

Professor Medical image analysis for computer-aided diagnostic and therapy planning

Bosco Yu

Assistant Professor Architected cellular materials, hybrid materials, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, mechanical properties, solid mechanics, mechanics of materials

Caterina Valeo

Professor Environmental Informatics

Christopher Dennison

Associate Professor 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.

Karolina Papera Valente

Assistant Teaching Professor Her teaching interests include materials science, 3D printing, bioprinting, biosensors, and microfluidics.

Marianne Black

Assistant Professor Augmented reality for health and surgery, orthopedic biomechanics, musculoskeletal quantitative medical imaging (MRI and CT), medical device development and design.

Mohsen Akbari

Biomedical Engineering Program Director (acting), Associate 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

Nikolai Dechev

Associate Professor Electro-mechanical system design

Peter Oshkai

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.

Rustom Bhiladvala

Associate Professor Nanoresonator research

Sravya Tekumalla

Assistant Professor Metal additive manufacturing, materials design, light alloys and composites, microstructure and crystallographic texture control, multi-scale mechanical testing, materials characterization.

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 Communication, signal processing and control

Zuomin Dong

Professor Portable diagnosis device

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Application deadlines

September intake – apply by July 31

January intake – apply by November 15

May intake – apply by March 31

September intake – apply by January 31

January intake – apply by May 31

May intake – apply by October 31

International students are encouraged to consider processing times for visa and other documents required to enter and study in Canada.

Admission requirements

Program-specific requirements

Your undergraduate degree must be in engineering or applied science. If you have another type of degree or diploma combined with relevant industrial experience, you may be considered.

As part of your application, you must submit:

  • two assessment reports from professional or academic contacts
    • we recommend that your referees attach a reference letter to the assessment report
    • reference letters must be on official letterhead and signed by the referee
  • official transcripts
  • official confirmation of degree(s)
  • a one-page letter of intent explaining your career goals and highlighting your strengths and achievements
  • résumé

Program-specific requirements

Your undergraduate degree must be in engineering or applied science. If you have another type of degree or diploma combined with relevant industrial experience, you may be considered.

As part of your application, you must submit:

  • two assessment reports from professional or academic contacts
    • we recommend that your referees attach a reference letter to the assessment report
    • reference letters must be on official letterhead and signed by the referee
  • official transcripts
  • official confirmation of degree(s)
  • a one-page letter of intent explaining your career goals and highlighting your strengths and achievements
  • résumé

Completion requirements

View the minimum course requirements for this program.

View the minimum course requirements for this program.

Funding & aid

The MEng in Biomedical Systems program is self-funded, and students must secure their own funding before beginning their studies. Students may be eligible for awards or bursaries.

You can also join the co-op program with permission from the program director and the associate director for co-op, or work as a teaching assistant.

Funding opportunities

The MEng in Biomedical Systems program is self-funded, and students must secure their own funding before beginning their studies. Students may be eligible for awards or bursaries.

You can also join the co-op program with permission from the program director and the associate director for co-op, or work as a teaching assistant.

Funding opportunities

Tuition & fees

Estimated minimum program cost*

* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.

Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.

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Need help?

Contact Annick Chen at engrgsecp@uvic.ca

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