Programs Overview
Are you a prospective student? Here at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), we connect researchers across the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals to develop innovative solutions to improve human health.
At the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), we have 3 graduate programs and 2 undergraduate programs.
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Graduate programs
Doctor of Philosophy
Research degree that exposes candidates to cutting-edge research in a laboratory
Master of Applied Science
Research degree that exposes candidates to cutting-edge research in a laboratory
Master of Engineering
Professional degree that exposes candidates to biomedical device design to commercialization
Graduate programs comparison
| Stream: | Research | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Program: | PhD / MASc | MEng |
| Focus: | Research intensive training in a laboratory or clinical setting. | Training in biomedical device design, implementation, and commercialization. |
| Career Interests: | Individuals pursuing careers in academia, healthcare, government, or industry, who have a passion for research and development. • Motivated to conduct cutting-edge research • Passionate about academic collaboration and science communication • Keen on becoming key opinion leaders with distinct research specialization | Individuals interested in medical device production from design to implementation in human patients. • Seeking product design knowledge • Interested in learning entrepreneurship fundamentals • Eagar to gain real-world experience in the healthcare sector |
| Degree(s) Required: | Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Applied Science (for PhD only), or Master of Engineering (PhD only). | Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science. |
| Outcome: | Program graduates excel as leaders in academia, industry, and government agencies across the globe. | Through work-integrated learning, graduates emerge as company founders, technology leaders, and start-up creators in the healthcare sector. |
| Program Length: | approx. 2 years (for MASc) or approx. 4 years (for PhD) | 1 year |
| Funding: | Unit-funded | Self-funded |
| Curricula: | • Coursework • Committee Meetings • Qualifying/Bypass Exam (for PhD) • Thesis • Defense • Final Oral Exam (for PhD) | • Coursework • Practical Experience |
Undergraduate programs and opportunities
| 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. |
| Year | Description | Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering students establish knowledge in math and applied & basic sciences. | |
| 2 | Students expand knowledge and gain a greater depth of understanding through enhanced lab experiences and design opportunities. | USRA PEY Co-op |
| 3 | Bioengineering minor students may elect to pursue specialization courses grouped into three themes: Molecular Engineering, Cell & Tissue Engineering, and Clinical Engineering. | USRA PEY Co-op |
| 4 | Minor students may focus on skill advancement in one of the three themes (mentioned above) toward becoming a specialist in their respective field. |
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Two IBBME PhD candidates named 2017 Vanier Scholarship recipients
Neal Callaghan and Marta Overchuk are this year’s IBBME recipients of Canada’s top doctoral research award
IBBME Discovery Program stimulates high school students to explore the science behind prosthetics
Discovery Symposium showcases pre-university students’ creativity behind biomedical engineering design challenges
IBBME research paves way for an off-the-shelf supply of cells for immunotherapy
Two PhD candidates from Professor Peter Zandstra’s lab have developed new technologies that clear key barriers to developing a renewable source of cells for therapies.
Vicki Komisar receives 2017 IBBME Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence
PhD candidate recognized for outstanding commitment and dedication to undergraduate biomedical engineering course instruction.
IBBME Annual Research Conference 2017 celebrates biomedical engineering research achievements at U of T
The event formerly known as Scientific Day saw more than 300 community members attend and present on the theme of ‘Pushing Boundaries and Regaining Function.’
IBBME welcomes record number of summer research students
More than 80 undergraduate students from across Canada and the U.S. to conduct biomedical engineering research at U of T this summer.
MusiKinesia device could ease therapy for patients with Parkinson’s
Biomedical engineering undergraduate students develop wearable electronic therapy device as part of fourth-year design course.
PhD students recognized for volunteer service to U of T community
Nika Shakiba and Nimalan Thavandiran honoured with 2017 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
Early Career Teaching Award spotlight: Q&A with Dawn Kilkenny
IBBME award-winning educator shares her thoughts about great teaching
Two IBBME students named 2017 Jennifer Dorrington Graduate Research Award recipients
Doctoral candidates Yonatan Lipsitz and Stanley Ng recognized for research excellence
MD/PhD student Amanda Khan named one of Canada’s most powerful women
U of T clinician-scientist trainee joins Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) 2016 Top 100 list in the TELUS Future Leaders category
U of T Engineering World Health named Chapter of the Year and awarded the EWH / Tensentric Design Competition Award
The U of T chapter, spearheaded by two IBBME graduate students, was recognized as the most outstanding student organization among 43 groups around the world