Student Clubs

Biomedical Engineering Student Association (BESA)

Biomedical Engineering Students’ Association is the official student club for Biomedical Engineering graduate students at the University of Toronto. Representing all BME and collaborative program students, BESA connects students with BME administration and the Graduate Students’ Union while advocating for student interests. Funded through student fees, we organize and subsidize social, professional, cultural, and academic events while supporting student initiatives, external partnerships, and community engagement.

Graduate Mentorship Program (GMP)

Graduate Mentorship Program (BME GMP) is a student‑led initiative within the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto that fosters meaningful connections among graduate students. The program pairs junior Master’s and PhD students with senior graduate students and postdoctoral mentors to provide academic guidance, career insight, and peer support. Through one‑on‑one mentorship, community‑building events, and skills‑focused workshops, BME GMP enhances the graduate experience and helps students navigate the academic, professional, and personal aspects of graduate school while strengthening the overall BME community.

Club for Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering (CUBE)

Club for Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering is a student-run organization at the University of Toronto dedicated to promoting biomedical engineering at the undergraduate level. Founded in 1997, CUBE is the oldest and largest club of its kind, with over 400 members across multiple programs and faculties. The club connects students with researchers and industry through information sessions, conferences, speaker seminars, and site tours of hospitals, labs, and companies. Run by an elected student executive, CUBE is an official campus group and is open to all U of T students at no cost.