Biomedical Engineering (M.Sc) - Master [less than a year]
$97,838 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Biomedical Engineering

  • University of Calgary offers MEng in Biomedical Engineering with a duration of 18 months.
  • This course is offered on a full-time and thesis-based.
  • The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MEng degree offers a focus on research that prepares graduates for work in the industry, academia, or government. 
  • This course consists of six required courses and four electives.
  • The degree is part of an interdisciplinary program aimed at students with backgrounds in areas such as engineering, kinesiology, physical sciences, medicine, or life sciences. 
  • Students gain hands-on experience at various active university and hospital-based research centres.
  • Areas of study include
    • Biomechanics
    • Medical Imaging
    • Cell, and Tissue Engineering
    • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Core Courses: A foundation course and two courses in biomedical engineering research, ethics, careers, research skills or other areas.
  • Electives: Two courses in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (MEng) and a minimum of one biomedical engineering or engineering course.
  • Additional Required Courses: Required courses include clinical trials and manufacturing, project management and health economics.
  • A master’s degree in biomedical engineering is usually considered a final degree and is not admissible for entry into a PhD program.
  • The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
  • The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes upto 88,550 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $90141
Health Insurance $371
Books and supply $338
Compulsory Fees $895
Miscellaneous expenses $6093
Total Fees $97838

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
  • GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.

Work Experience Eligibility:

  • Students may also be considered who have good research work.
  • For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
  • It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or,  completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
  • Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.