Overview

The Biomedical Engineering program at University of Calgary 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, as well as biomedical instrumentation.

Completing this program

BME Foundations Course: Students will study core concepts in biomedical engineering, selecting between a biology or engineering focus.

Additional Courses: May be chosen from across a wide range of faculties, in areas related to the student’s research topic, which may include medical imaging, biomechanics, cellular and molecular engineering, statistics, bioelectrical engineering, among others.

Thesis: Students are required to complete a research project and to submit a written thesis.

BME Core I and II Courses: May include biomedical engineering research, ethics, careers paths, research skills, methodology or other areas.

Medical Imaging Specialization: Requires three courses in Medical Imaging in addition to core program requirements.

Specializations

Medical Imaging

Wearable Technology

Outcomes

Research and development positions in industries such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals; patent law; governmental regulatory and healthcare agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers

Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Core

Research Seminars in Biomedical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 33 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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86

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

A four-year baccalaureate degree in engineering, science, kinesiology or equivalent, from a recognized institution.

Two reference letters

Students can only be accepted upon identification of one or more approved Biomedical Graduate Engineering Program supervisors who are willing to supervise and fund the applicant.

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Tuition Fees

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3836 CAD / module

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996 CAD / module

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Tuition per 3-unit course.

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Completing this program

Specializations

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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