Biomedical Engineering Major
The Biomedical Engineering major (also known as Biomedical Systems Engineering) is part of the undergraduate program in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto. The major covers principles of embryonic development and tissue engineering, mathematical modelling in cell and molecular biology, biological and medical imaging, omic technologies, physiological control systems, biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, and computational biology.
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Admission requirements
Applicants must be Engineering Science program students at U of T.
Prospective students must first apply to the Engineering Science program (see steps below).
| Year | Description | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Science (EngSci) program students learn fundamentals of different science disciplines and begin team-based design training through praxis courses. | |
| 2 | EngSci students continue to receive foundational training through courses including BME205. Students select their major at the end of the second year. | USRA PEY Co-op |
| 3 | Biomedical Engineering major program students deepen their knowledge through rigorous academic and experiential training. | USRA PEY Co-op |
| 4 | Major students may focus on skill advancement and further knowledge and competencies through the completion of specialization courses, thesis, and design/capstone projects. |
Application procedures
Required
- Apply to the Engineering Science program. Select the application option that matches your academic history.
- Declare the Biomedical Engineering major. Students admitted to Engineering Science can add the Biomedical Engineering major to their program planner through Degree Explorer.
Program pathways
In addition to compulsory courses, Biomedical Engineering major students may choose technical electives from four focus areas, which include A) Systems and Synthetic Biology, B) Regenerative Medicine and Biomaterials, C) Neuro Sensory and Rehab Engineering, and D) Sensors, Nano/Microsystems and Instrumentation.
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