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Master of Biomedical Engineering

University of Ottawa

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 120-credit on-campus engineering degree focused on assistive and medical technology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Biomedical Engineering. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical device design
  • Data science
  • Health care
  • Prosthetics and orthotics
  • Wearable technology

Curriculum

  • 120 credits: a liberal arts core
  • Then 10 foundational biomedical engineering courses and six electives drawing on computer
  • Electrical and mechanical engineering. Labs use 3D printing
  • Bioprinting and electronics. A freshman capstone introduces the design process
  • A senior capstone is run with a clinical or industry partner.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses; some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor; English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
  • PTE 60
  • Cambridge 170
  • CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
  • TCF B2
  • TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge 170
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool; thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
  2. check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer; master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,585 - $72,095, $30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$74,788 CAD

Program details

CampusOttawa
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.