Program Overview

Introduction to the Biomedical Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc) Program

The Biomedical Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc) program at the University of Waterloo is designed to provide students with cutting-edge training at the intersection of biology, medicine, and engineering. This program aims to develop interdisciplinary expertise in biomedical systems, preparing students for groundbreaking research and collaboration with world-class faculty.

Program Overview

• Department/School: Biomedical Engineering
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Research
• Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Research Fields

• Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, and Drug Delivery
• Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
• Biomedical Signals and Devices
• Biomedical Imaging Technology
• Biomedical Informatics

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any field of engineering or a related science discipline at a recognized institution with a minimum 80% overall average.
• Applicants who are deemed by the graduate coordinator, Biomedical Engineering (BME) graduate program director, Admissions Committee or intended advisor to have an inadequate depth of technical BME background may be directed to take additional foundational courses, to be specified at the time of admission.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the Department of Systems Design Engineering graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two academic references are required. Applicants who completed their degree five or more years before the application date may submit one academic and one professional reference.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.