University of Calgary

Graduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAM
The biomedical engineering (BME) graduate program is coordinated province-wide in Alberta and offered jointly by the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. The program establishes a Western Canadian centre of excellence in biomedical engineering graduate education and research by coordinating and consolidating the complementary research and teaching programs at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. The unique design of this program means that both institutions share their resources through core and elective courses taught over a high-speed video link, ensuring that students draw upon the expertise of researchers and instructors at both universities. Visit the University of Alberta Biomedical Engineering Website

 

Areas of Biomedical Engineering

  • bioinstrumentation and imaging
  • clinical engineering
  • rehabilitation engineering
  • biomechanics
  • biomaterials
  • systems physiology

The University of Alberta is known internationally mainly in the first three areas, with a lesser presence in biomechanics and systems physiology; while the University of Calgary is recognized as a leader in the latter three areas, with some expertise in bioinstrumentation and imaging. Taken together, the full range of topics is covered by the province-wide program. Research at the University of Calgary is carried out in numerous locations throughout the faculties of science, nursing, medicine, kinesiology and veterinary medicine, and the Schulich School of Engineering. Facilities include the McCaig Centre, the Human Performance Laboratory, the Sports Medicine Centre, the Pharmaceutical Production Research Facility, and the Calgary Centre for Innovative Technology.

Industry Demand for Biomedical Engineering Graduates

In the United States, the number of biomedical engineering jobs is expected to grow twice as fast as the average rate of job growth for all industries. In Alberta, half of the 130 bioindustry companies expect significant growth in the next few years. An additional 1,500 new positions are expected to be added to the 4,500 workers already directly employed in this sector. More importantly, 37 percent of current employees have an MSc or PhD degree, highlighting the need for advanced education in this field. 

Graduate Admission and Application Procedure
In order to be admitted into the biomedical engineering graduate program at the University of Calgary, students must meet the minimum admission requirements set out by both the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the biomedical engineering graduate program. Admission Requirements | Application Procedure | Approved Supervisors

Courses and Program Requirements
Current course offerings can be found through the University of Calgary Student Centre. Note that not all courses are offered each year. All courses carrying the BMEN designation are normally only available for students registered in the biomedical engineering gaduate program. Find out more | Link to Core Courses | Link to Elective Courses | Seminar Course Requirement

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Students Association
The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Students Association (BMEG) aims to provide social and academic opportunities to biomedical engineering graduate students and connections to network with other students, faculty, and staff. By fostering a sense of belonging the association hopes to broaden each student's understanding of current research, and develop a close-knit community of students. BMEG Association Website 

 

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Resources

 

BME Researchers Website

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