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Program Overview
The PhD in Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Manitoba combines science, engineering, and medicine to advance human health. Students gain a strong foundation in these disciplines and develop skills to translate research into medical technologies. The program emphasizes clinical insights and fosters collaboration between researchers and clinicians. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and government, where they can contribute to the development and application of innovative biomedical solutions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PhD in Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Manitoba integrates science, engineering, and medicine to improve human health and enrich the educational experience of students. The program educates students in the fundamentals of science, engineering, and medicine and trains them to carry their scientific expertise and engineering skills from research labs to the actual world of medical technologies. The program also brings clinical insights from patients back to research laboratories.
Objectives:
The objectives of the PhD in Biomedical Engineering program are to:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of science, engineering, and medicine.
- Train students to carry their scientific expertise and engineering skills from research labs to the actual world of medical technologies.
- Bring clinical insights from patients back to research laboratories.
- Improve human health and enrich the educational experience of students.
Program Description:
The PhD in Biomedical Engineering program consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12 credit hours at the 7000 level or higher is required. Students from engineering backgrounds normally have to take anatomy and physiology. Students from science backgrounds should not enroll in anatomy and physiology. In addition, all biomedical engineering PhD students are required to attend seminars, in which students present their research to, and learn from, their colleagues in the program. In addition to coursework, students must present, submit, and defend a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.
Sample Course Offerings:
- BME 7012: Foundation of Physiology
- BME 7022: Biomedical Instrumentation
- BME 7024: Basics of Electromagnetic
- BME 7026: Basics of Biological Signal Analysis
- BME 7028: Basics of Biomechanics
- BME 7040: Biomedical Ethics
Assessment:
The assessment methods and criteria used in the program vary depending on the course. However, all students are required to complete a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study. The thesis is evaluated by a committee of faculty members.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members from the Price Faculty of Engineering, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The faculty members are actively involved in research and are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
Careers:
Graduates of the PhD in Biomedical Engineering program are prepared for a variety of careers in academia, industry, and government. Graduates may work as research scientists, engineers, or professors. They may also work in management or consulting positions.
