PhD of Biomedical Engineering
- Fredericton, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- Research-based master's degree in the same or a related field
- with transcripts
- three references
- CV and a confirmed supervisor
- GRE where the program requires it. Direct-entry doctoral programs (English
- Psychology) admit applicants with a bachelor's degree.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Three Reference Letters
How to apply
- Choose your program and read its admission requirements and deadline on the program page. Apply online to the School of Graduate Studies and pay the 125 CAD international fee after submitting. Upload transcripts
- three references and program items (CV
- statement of interest
- writing sample
- GRE or GMAT where required) plus English test scores unless exempt. Apply at least six months ahead. Processing takes four to six weeks. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter for the study permit from 2026-01-01.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,112 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $40,560 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Fredericton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Institute of Biomedical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Graduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Graduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines.
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The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $17,112 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $40,560 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.
Graduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines.