Master of Applied Science Biomedical Engineering and Specialization Bioinformatics
University of OttawaProgram Overview
“Bioinformatics is an emerging and increasingly important scientific discipline dedicated to the pursuit of fundamental questions about the structure, function and evolution of biological entities through the design and application of computational approaches. … Carleton University and the University of Ottawa offer a collaborative program leading to a master of science degree in the primary program with specialization in Bioinformatics. … The Institute benefits from the expertise of prominent medical researchers and well-established university medical research units including: the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the University of Ottawa Eye Institute.”
“Members of the Institute are engaged in four main research fields: medical instrumentation, biomedical image processing, biomechanics and biomaterials, medical informatics and telemedicine.” uOttawa Catalogue
Key Program Features
- <ul> <li data-start="7005" data-end="7087"> <p data-start="7007" data-end="7087"><strong data-start="7007" data-end="7034">Interdisciplinary blend</strong>: engineering
- computation
- and biological sciences</p> </li> <li data-start="7088" data-end="7273"> <p data-start="7090" data-end="7273">Access to medical research institutions in Ottawa (Heart Institute
- Eye Institute) and hospitals for collaboration and translational research <span data-state="closed"><span data-testid="webpage-citation-pill"><a href="https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/graduate-studies/programs/biomedical-engineering?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>University of Ottawa</span></a></span></span></p> </li> <li data-start="7274" data-end="7370"> <p data-start="7276" data-end="7370">Flexibility to take electives from multiple engineering / science / CS / biology departments</p> </li> <li data-start="7371" data-end="7476"> <p data-start="7373" data-end="7476"></p> </li> </ul>
Career Opportunities
Graduates with this specialization (Biomedical Engineering + Bioinformatics) can move into roles such as:
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Bioinformatics scientist / computational biologist in academia, biotech, pharmaceutical industry
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Biomedical engineer working on medical devices, imaging, signal processing with data-driven / computational aspects
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Data scientist in healthcare / life sciences domain
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Research and development in diagnostics, personalized medicine, medical imaging, health informatics
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Further doctoral studies (PhD) in biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics
Program Curriculum
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This is a collaborative / interdisciplinary specialization where students in the MASc Biomedical Engineering can choose the Bioinformatics specialization.
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The bioinformatics track emphasizes computational approaches applied to biological and biomedical problems.
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Research themes in the program are broad and include:
• Medical instrumentation
• Biomedical image processing
• Biomechanics and biomaterials
• Medical informatics & telemedicine -
Students have access to affiliated medical research centers (e.g. Ottawa Heart Institute, Eye Institute) and may take electives from engineering, computer science, mechanical, chemical engineering etc.
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The Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering (OCIBME) is the administrative / collaborative body combining multiple participating units. University of Ottawa+2uOttawa Catalogue
Admission Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in engineering, science, computer science, or a related discipline, with a minimum admission average of 75% (B+).
Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis. We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
- Be sponsored into the collaborative specialization by a faculty member of the collaborative program, normally the thesis supervisor, who must be appointed, cross-appointed or stand as an adjunct at the primary program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Approx. CAD 21,004 / year for international students; CAD 6,308 / year
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As stated earlier: ~CAD 21,004 / year for international students; ~CAD 6,308 / year for domestic students (based on a third-party summary). Masters Portal
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Additional expenses like lab supplies, computing resources, conference travel, data storage, etc., may not be included and would be borne by the student or via grants/supervisor funding
Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Funding opportunities exist via UOttawa Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, departmental scholarships, and supervisor grants
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Students may apply for external fellowships / scholarships (e.g., NSERC, CIHR, etc.)
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Part of the funding may come via projects associated with faculty’s research grants
About University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
University of Ottawa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University ProfileApplication Information
- Application Deadline May 1st
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120 ECTS