Biomedical Engineering - Clinical Engineering University of Ottawa

Overview

The Biomedical Engineering - Clinical Engineering at the University of Ottawa provides advanced professional training at the intersection of healthcare and engineering. This comprehensive programme prepares students to manage complex medical technologies within clinical environments while fostering innovation in patient care. Students benefit from a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates engineering principles with medical sciences to solve real-world healthcare challenges.

Why Biomedical Engineering - Clinical Engineering at University of Ottawa?

Students gain access to the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biomedical Engineering, a unique joint initiative that combines the extensive resources and teaching expertise of both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. This partnership allows learners to utilise diverse research facilities across both campuses, including specialised medical research units like the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Eye Institute. The programme's location in Canada’s capital provides proximity to major healthcare institutions and regulatory bodies, enhancing the practical relevance of the curriculum.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1422 per credit
• National fee: CAD 396 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide a robust foundation in both technical engineering and clinical policy. Modules may include:

• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Medical Imaging Modalities
• Biomedical Engineering
• Clinical Engineering
• Policy Analysis
• Clinical Engineering Internship
• Clinical Engineering Project
• Biomedical Engineering Seminar

Careers with Biomedical Engineering - Clinical Engineering

Graduates are prepared for specialised roles within the healthcare sector, focusing on the management, safety, and implementation of medical technology. Common career paths include becoming clinical engineers in hospitals, health technology assessors, or regulatory affairs specialists within government agencies. The programme also equips individuals for positions in the medical device industry, focusing on quality assurance, technical support, and the development of instrumentation for critical care, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.