Systems Design Engineering (Health Technologies) (Co-op) - Master of Engineering (MEng)
Waterloo , Canada
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Tuition Fee
Start Date
2026-01-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
16 months
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Biomedical Engineering | Healthcare Administration | Healthcare Management
Area of study
Engineering | Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master of Engineering Co-Op Collaborative Health Technologies program is a coursework-based program that includes one to two terms of co-op work placements. This program is self-funded and does not require a supervisor.
Program Highlights
- Build your network of professional contacts by getting to know your classmates – many of whom are successful early- and mid-career professionals from around the world.
Program Details
Department/School
The program is offered by the Systems Design Engineering department.
Faculty
The program is part of the Faculty of Engineering.
Admit Term(s)
The program accepts students in the Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), and Spring (May - August) terms.
Delivery Mode
The program is delivered on-campus.
Program Type
The program is a Co-operative, Collaborative, Master's, Professional program.
Length of Program
The program is 16 months long (full-time).
Registration Option(s)
The program is available for full-time registration.
Study Option(s)
The program is a coursework-based program.
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 4-year honours bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- For applicants whose previous degree was completed in Canada, a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a four-year honour’s bachelor's degree in engineering is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program.
- Due to the variable nature of international credentials, for applicants whose previous degree was completed outside of Canada, a 75% overall standing in a four-year honours bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission.
- Applicants who do not hold a honours bachelor’s degree in engineering must justify their suitability by demonstrating formal or informal training in engineering through the supplementary information form (SIF), their resume/CV, or other supporting material.
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.
Application Materials
- Resume
- Program-specific questions (PSQ)
- These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Two references are required, a minimum of one academic reference.
- Applicants who complete their degree five or more years before the application date may submit two professional references.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18)
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)
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.
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