Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at Carleton University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 18,862 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,525 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, 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
- Monitoring of vital signs of critical care patients (A. Adler)
- Bone anchor for osteoporotic fracture fixation (H. Frei)
- Parallel processing for real-time biomedical informatics (J. Green)
- Assist-as-needed control of wearable robot (M. Ahmadi, R. Langlois)
- Cardiovascular fluid dynamics (M. Yaras)
- Biosignal quality assessment (A. Chan)
- Characterization of asthma inhaler spray (E. Matida)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal requirement for admission is a four-year bachelor\'s degree in engineering, science, computer science, or a related discipline, with an average of at least B+.
Applications to graduate programs at Carleton University require various documents such as aptitude test results, transcripts, letters of reference, a statement of intent, a writing sample, CV/Resum\xc3\xa9, etc. This additional information is required to provide more background to assess an applicant\xc2\x92s suitability for entrance into a graduate program.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,862 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,525 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,862 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,525 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton 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 Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months