Master of Science [M.S] [Biomedical Engineering] From University of Calgary

Calgary, AlbertaLocation
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Master of Science [M.S] (Biomedical Engineering)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #176 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$16,867 /Yr

CA$23,756 /Yr
1 Students Applied

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Apr 1, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$16867 (CAD 23756)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$11701 (CAD 16480)
Total Cost$11701 (CAD 16480)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$7706 (CAD 10854)
2021$9504 (CAD 13386)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Apr 1, 2026
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  • University of Calgary offers  MSc in Biomedical Engineering with a duration of 2 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
  • This program is thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
  • It consists of four courses.
  • The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MSc degree offers a 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 centres.
  • Areas of study include
    • biomechanics
    • medical imaging
    • cell and tissue engineering
    • biomedical instrumentation
  • Specialization:
    • Medical Imaging
  • Students will study core concepts in biomedical engineering, selecting between a biology or engineering focus.
  • This course provides flexibility to the students they can complete their course in a maximum of 4 years.
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes to 99,407 USD.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

59 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
  • Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
  • Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.

Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 176 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 30 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 192 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 19 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

Research and development positions in industries such as

  • Medical devices and Pharmaceuticals
  • Patent Law Governmental regulatory
  • Healthcare agencies.


Comments


Found 9 Comments

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ikechukwu kingsley
Apr 27, 2023 00:24
I graduated as a Chemical Engineer but drifted into information technology. Can I apply for Msc in Data Science
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 27, 2023 07:36

To be eligible for admission to the MSc in Data Science program at the University of Calgary, you must have a four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. And if English is not your first lamguage, a valid ELP test score is necessary.

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kengne tankam marie paule
Apr 8, 2023 21:40
Can i apply for a MEng in chemical and petroleum engineering with my Bachelor's transcript as an international student ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 10, 2023 14:05

You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.

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dilpreet kaur
Jan 5, 2023 04:25
is masters in international relations availaible in UOC? for those who had bacholers in english honours of 3 years and passed 12th with 81 % and also have english and french language proficiency ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jan 7, 2023 21:19

The University of Calgary offers Masters programs in various academic disciplines. However, the university does not offer masters program in International Relations.

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