$29,625 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Biomedical Engineering
- The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
- This is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the understanding of biological systems and the improvement of healthcare.
- The program consists of two options: project, and thesis-based.
- The Department of Biomedical Engineering participates in a wide range of research from innovation in magnetic resonance imaging permitting the study of human disease.
- It consists of various degree programs such as:
- MSc Program
- PhD Program
- Individual Interdisciplinary Studies
- MD-PhD Program
- Completion of the degree requires three graduate-level courses (two offered by the department plus one from another department) and a research thesis that must be defended and presented in a public seminar.
- The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
- The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program between 2-3 years.
- The Department of Biomedical Engineering is at the forefront of one of the most rewarding areas of engineering, applying the principles and methods of engineering to medicine, engaging in research and teaching.
- The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $29625 | $29625 |
| Total Fees | $29625 | $29625 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 550 | 800 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree (preferably Science or Engineering based) or its academic equivalent.
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 or B+ on a letter-based scale in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree (preferably Science or Engineering based) with first-class or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Submission of GRE scores is optional for this program, however, if students have taken the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the GRE scores for a better 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.