MSc Program (Course-based)
The course-based MSc offers students strong foundational knowledge in biomedical engineering by combining coursework, a capstone project and professional development opportunities. Students must complete a minimum of eight 3-unit graduate courses plus one 2-unit graduate seminar course and one 3-unit capstone project. It is expected that the program can be completed within 18 to 24 months; however, students are able to accelerate or prolong the program in consultation with the graduate program director. Students participate in multidisciplinary projects to develop the skills and expertise needed to launch a meaningful career in the field. Graduates leave as highly-trained biomedical engineers, prepared to contribute to Alberta’s fast-growing life sciences and health innovation sectors.
Program Objectives
- To equip students from a background in engineering or a related discipline with the required foundational knowledge in biology and medicine to become trained biomedical engineers
- To provide students with the knowledge, skills, methods, tools and experience to launch a career in the biomedical engineering field and/or set them up for success to pursue a career in medicine or a health-related field
Program learning outcomes
- Gain foundational knowledge in diverse biomedical engineering areas such as biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, biomedical device design and biomedical research methods
- Gain foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology in the biomedical engineering context
- Obtain relevant understanding of emerging biomedical engineering technologies and techniques
- Learn to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary field, both orally and in writing
- Gain understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities involved in biomedical research and development, including work with human and animal participants
LIST OF COURSES IN THE COURSE-BASED MASTER's (BME)
Students must complete a minimum of eight 3-unit graduate courses. The
following six courses are typically recommended. However, adjustments can
be made to the course selection depending on the student’s background and
interests.
| Course Number | Course Name |
| BME 621 | Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers |
| MEC E 686 | Assessment and Analysis of Biomechanical Motion |
| BME 685 | Fundamentals of Biomechanical Modeling |
| BME 605 | Bioinstrumentation |
| CH E 582 /or/ MAT E 694 |
Introduction to Biomaterials /or/ Nanomaterials and Biomedical Applications |
| BME 653 | Biomedical Engineering Research Methods and Experimental Design |
Two additional graduate-level courses must be completed. All courses should be chosen with the approval of the associate dean, graduate students in biomedical engineering (e-mail: lindsey.westover@ualberta.ca). Students are required to complete a three-unit capstone project (BME 900) and a two-unit seminar course (BME 600) towards the end of the degree.
Note that funding support is typically not available for the course-based MSc.