Master of Biomedical Engineering
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a B average (3.0 on UM's 4.5 scale) in the last 60 credit hours
- Some departments add GRE/GMAT
- Supervisor confirmation or a research statement. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- PTE Academic 61 or Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 61
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Applications open up to 16 months before the start date. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
- request recommendation letters in the portal and add programme materials such as a CV
- statement of interest or writing sample. Track your status and accept the offer. Submit official documents
- apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds
- then register for courses.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,245 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Price Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Biomedical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,245 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 61, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.
The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions.