Biomedical Engineering
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Application Deadline: March 1 (Students are encouraged to apply early but applications are welcome at any time prior to the start of the term depending on available program capacity.)
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Length: 2 years
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Degrees: Master of Applied Science, Master of Engineering
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Entry Terms: Fall, Summer*, Winter*
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Pathways: Coursework, Research Project, Thesis
This program is offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering (OCIBME), a multi-disciplinary joint institute with the University of Ottawa. The main objective is to enhance students’ abilities to solve problems in medicine and biology through the application of engineering principles using a combination of graduate coursework, directed and individual study, thesis research work and various forms of oral and written presentations.
Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes here.
Pathways
Course-Based (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a course-based program designed to support professional development through skill-building in advanced engineering topics. As a coursework-focused degree, the MEng does not require a research thesis and is therefore well-suited to students pursuing careers in industry, government or professional practice. Students may also choose to complement their coursework with a research project or directed study, deepening expertise in a specialized technical area of interest.
Thesis-Based (MASc)
A Master of Applied Science (MASc) includes a thesis, which is a research project which demonstrates a student’s ability to apply knowledge from their field to investigate a specific question or problem in a rigorous and scholarly way. Applicants to the MASc are required to have the support of a faculty member who will supervise their research. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make arrangements with a supervisor.
Collaborative Specializations
Collaborative Specializations in Accessibility, and Data Science are available through the MASc program and a collaborative Specialization in Bioinformatics is available through the MEng program.
Concentrations
1. Clinical Engineering (Systems Engineering): Admission is only available in the Fall term.
2. Clinical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering): Admission is only available in the Fall term.
Applicants interested in the Concentration in Clinical Engineering must be accepted to the base MEng (BIOM) program first. There will be a secondary review process (conducted approximately three months before the start of the term) for the limited number of spaces available.
Entry Terms
Winter*: Master of Engineering and Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical and Systems)
*Deadline for International Students is Aug. 1. Deadline for Canadian Students is Dec. 1.
Summer*: Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical and Systems)
*Deadline for International Students is Dec. 1. Deadline for Canadian Students is March 15.
Fall: Master of Engineering and Master of Applied Science (all disciplines)
Capital Advantage
Carleton offers modern, well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent computer facilities. The university’s location in the national capital allows for proximity to, and collaboration with, area hospitals, relevant government departments such as Health Canada, the National Research Council and, through OCIBME, access to resources and faculty at the University of Ottawa. Your proximity to these facilities ensures that your potential career is just around the corner.
Faculty Research Highlights
- Monitoring of vital signs of critical care patients (A. Adler)
- Bone anchor for osteoporotic fracture fixation (H. Frei)
- Parallel processing for real-time biomedical informatics (J. Green)
- Assist-as-needed control of wearable robot (M. Ahmadi, R. Langlois)
- Cardiovascular fluid dynamics (M. Yaras)
- Biosignal quality assessment (A. Chan)
- Characterization of asthma inhaler spray (E. Matida)