Master of Engineering - University of Toronto Biomedical Engineering

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Overview

Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program aims to educate students and professionals on the use of design principles in engineering biomedical devices for use in human patients. Graduates of this program will play key roles in the development and commercialization of devices or agents for disease diagnosis, promote the regeneration of damaged tissues, assist in the rehabilitation of patients, and better the lives of people with disabilities.

This non-thesis degree program offers training to individuals pursuing careers related to biomedical engineering. Through a diverse catalogue of graduate courses and practical experience, trainees gain the skills required to translate ideas into commercial realities. For the full-time program, training is provided through three terms of coursework, including one term of practical experience, concentrated in the pillars of biomedical engineering technology, biomedical sciences, and entrepreneurship. Our program graduates emerge as company founders, technology leaders, and start-up creators in the healthcare sector.

Focus

Professional training in biomedical device design, implementation, and commercialization.

Program length

Full-time (one year).

Program components

Coursework and practical experience.

Successful completion of 7 half-courses and a 4-month internship.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

The Master of Engineering (MEng) requires a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university, with at least a mid-B average (3.0 grade point average) in the final two years of study or current enrolment in the MD program at the University of Toronto is required for admission consideration. However, possession of the minimum requirements for entry does not guarantee admission. Detailed requirements:

Degree requirement:
- Bachelor's degree holders (domestic). Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate program in engineering or equivalent degree.
- Bachelor's degree holders (international). Graduates of recognized institutions outside Canada should hold an appropriate bachelor's degree in engineering. International applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- MD students from the University of Toronto. Applicants should first seek approval by the MD Program Foundations Director
English language requirement:

Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide the results of an English language proficiency examination from one of the agencies below. Exam agencies must report scores directly to the University of Toronto. The following table indicates minimum scores required for admission.

Exam Agency	Requirement
TOEFL	Paper-based 580 (TWE:5) or Internet-based 93 (writing/speaking:22)
IELTS	7.0 (Academic) and > 6.5 in each component
COPE	76 (with > 22 in each component and 32 in the writing component)
Academic Prep. Course	Final grade of B in Level 60

(Note: GRE scores are not required)

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Extended deadline

In response to unforeseen service disruptions, we’re extending graduate school application deadlines for both research- and professional-stream programs to June 1, 2020. Apply today and join an important career that will surely impact the lives of many others.

Application procedure

Complete/submit the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Application and pay the application fee.
- For MD students from the University of Toronto. Applicants should first seek approval by the MD Program Foundations Director
Arrange for your English language proficiency examination score to be reported electronically to the University of Toronto (Enrolment Services) by the testing agency if applicable. The institution code for U of T is 0982-00 (there is no need to specify a department).
Mail your supporting documents (e.g. official transcripts) to:

Institute of Biomedical Engineering
c/o Graduate Studies Admissions
University of Toronto
Rosebrugh Building (RS), 164 College Street, Room 407
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G9 Canada

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Financials

Program fees:

Tuition is determined each academic year by the School of Graduate Studies — refer to the Student Accounts website for more information.
Fees are shown in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Tuition amounts below are inclusive of both the Fall and Winter Terms.
A minimum charge will apply for students who cancel their registration in the current session or on/after the published date for the first day of class.
Current students should refer to their detailed invoice on ROSI / ACORN for information specific to your enrolment status.

Status	Study Period	Cost / Session	Cost / Year
Domestic	Full Time	$7,586.61	$15,028.65
Domestic	Part Time MD, MEng	$2,473.12	$4,909.13
International	Full Time	$32,121.61	$63,378.65
International	Part Time MD, MEng	$10,337.62	$19,919.13

Last updated: July 31, 2020

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