University of Calgary

Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program doctoral degree offers an in-depth focus on cutting-edge research that prepares graduates for work in industry, academia or government

Deadline:Sep 30, 2025

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Duration

4 years

Tuition Fee

$8,081 annually

Level

Phd

Attendance

On Campus

Format

Full Time

Description

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program doctoral degree offers an in-depth focus on cutting-edge research that prepares graduates for work in industry, academia or government. Areas of application range from prevention and healthy aging to improved diagnostics, as well as technologies for better therapeutics. The degree is part of an interdisciplinary program aimed at students with backgrounds in areas such as engineering, kinesiology, physical sciences, medicine, or life sciences. Students gain hands-on experience at various active university and hospital-based research centers. Areas of study include biomechanics, medical imaging, cell and tissue engineering, as well as biomedical instrumentation.

Completing this program

BME Foundations Course: Students will study core concepts in biomedical engineering, selecting between a biology or engineering focus.

Additional Courses: May be chosen from across a wide range of faculties, in areas related to the student’s research topic, which may include medical imaging, biomechanics, cellular and molecular engineering, statistics, and bioelectrical engineering, among others.

Research Project and Candidacy Requirements: Students prepare a written research proposal and must complete an oral Thesis Proposal Evaluation and an oral Field of Study Exam.

BME Core I and II Courses: Topics may include biomedical engineering research, ethics, career paths, research skills, methodology or other areas.

Medical Imaging Specialization: Requires three courses in Medical Imaging in addition to core program requirements.

Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

Medical Imaging

Wearable Technology

Outcomes

Academia; research and development and leadership positions in industries such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals; patent law; governmental regulatory and healthcare agencies.

A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering is usually considered a final degree.

Requirement

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Documents

A current résumé

A statement outlining the applicant's interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department. Clearly identify your thesis research area

Additional requirements

Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process.

Applicants should have the equivalent of two years worth of appropriate work experience.

Reference letter

Two

Supervisor

Required

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 20 in each section. Our institution code is 0813.

IELTS score of 7.0, or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (Academic version).

Fees

Tuition Fee $8,081 annually

Application Fee $200

Acceptance Fee $0

Housing Fee $1,000- $1,200 monthly

Living Fee $300- $500 monthly

Addition Information

DegreePHD

Duration4 years

AttendanceOn Campus

LevelPhd

Country🇨🇦 Canada

Campuses

Main Campus

FormatFull Time

Intakes

Winter 2024 , Fall 2024 , Winter 2025 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025 , Winter 2026 , Winter 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026 , Fall 2026

Study LanguageEnglish

Application Fee$125

$8,081 per year

Sep 30, 2025