• Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The University offers various degrees in this program that are:
    • Master of Applied Science (MASc, 2 years)
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, 3-4 years)
  • The School of Biomedical Engineering is a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
  • The Biomedical Engineering program has the main focus on biomedical devices innovation.
  • Students have to complete six, half-credit MSc-level courses in biomedical engineering or related disciplines, presentation of thesis proposal at a departmental seminar, and a MASc thesis.
  • As a biomedical engineering student, they will typically spend the first 8 months of the 2-year program working on coursework. They will spend the remainder of their time working on their thesis.
  • Major research areas of the program are:
    • Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
    • Biosignals and Physiological Modelling
    • Human Dynamics and Rehabilitation Engineering
  • In this program, students will enjoy excellent career prospects, research opportunities, and training that spans medicine, basic science, and engineering.
  • As a graduate student, they will work closely with engineers and clinicians on projects that address contemporary medical problems.
  • Students can apply for both external scholarships (NSERC, CIHR, NSHRF, NSGS, MITACs) and internal scholarships (FGS, Faculty of Engineering).
  • Job opportunities after the Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering are Network Engineer, Application Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,105 USD.