Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at McGill University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- neuromuscular and postural control;
- muscle mechanics;
- the vestibular system;
- oculomotor control;
- the auditory system;
- joint prosthetics;
- biomaterials;
- artificial cells and organs;
- cell and tissue engineering;
- drug delivery;
- microencapsulation;
- microbiome and probiotics;
- functional food and neutraceuticals;
- medical imaging;
- microfluidics;
- nanomedicine and nanotechnology;
- bioinformatics in genomics and proteomics.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants for the Master\'s program must hold a B.Eng., B.Sc., or M.D. degree from a recognized university and have a sufficiently high academic standing to be admitted.
- Applicants should have Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPA\'s) of at least 3.3 out of 4, or the equivalent.
- four courses (12 credits) of university level mathematics beyond calculus (i.e., the equivalent of 200-level or higher university level), that cover differential equations, complex variables, linear algebra, and probability and statistics; and
- four courses (12 credits) of university-level (i.e., the equivalent of 200-level or higher) foundation courses in the physical sciences such as electromagnetics, mechanics, biophysics and physical chemistry.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,675 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McGill University
McGill University
Montréal, Canada
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months