• University of Calgary offers MEng in Biomedical Engineering with a duration of 18 months.
  • This course is offered on a full-time and thesis-based.
  • The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MEng degree offers a focus on research that prepares graduates for work in the industry, academia, or government. 
  • This course consists of six required courses and four electives.
  • The degree is part of an interdisciplinary program aimed at students with backgrounds in areas such as engineering, kinesiology, physical sciences, medicine, or life sciences. 
  • Students gain hands-on experience at various active university and hospital-based research centres.
  • Areas of study include
    • Biomechanics
    • Medical Imaging
    • Cell, and Tissue Engineering
    • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Core Courses: A foundation course and two courses in biomedical engineering research, ethics, careers, research skills or other areas.
  • Electives: Two courses in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (MEng) and a minimum of one biomedical engineering or engineering course.
  • Additional Required Courses: Required courses include clinical trials and manufacturing, project management and health economics.
  • A master’s degree in biomedical engineering is usually considered a final degree and is not admissible for entry into a PhD program.
  • The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
  • The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes upto 88,550 USD.