• The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
  • This is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the understanding of biological systems and the improvement of healthcare.
  • The program consists of two options: project, and thesis-based.
  • The Department of Biomedical Engineering participates in a wide range of research from innovation in magnetic resonance imaging permitting the study of human disease.
  • It consists of various degree programs such as:
    • MSc Program
    • PhD Program
    • Individual Interdisciplinary Studies
    • MD-PhD Program
  • Completion of the degree requires three graduate-level courses (two offered by the department plus one from another department) and a research thesis that must be defended and presented in a public seminar.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
  • The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
  • University provides the flexibility to complete the program between 2-3 years.
  • The Department of Biomedical Engineering is at the forefront of one of the most rewarding areas of engineering, applying the principles and methods of engineering to medicine, engaging in research and teaching.
  • The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.