Master of Engineering [M.Eng] (Biological Engineering)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
College Partner
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$7,821 /Yr
CA$10,863 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $7821 (CAD 10863) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | $7071 (CAD 9821) |
Compulsory Fees | $2255 (CAD 3132) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $12139 (CAD 16860) |
2021 | $9824 (CAD 13645) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For September Intake | |
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science in Biological Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The School of Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie University is a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
- The department provides different types of degrees for this program which are:
- MEng Biological Engineering (2 years)
- MASc Biological Engineering (2 years)
- PhD Biological Engineering (3-4 years)
- The MASc and PhD degrees involve a research thesis and 4 courses plus a graduate seminar.
- The MEng degree is a Professional Engineering degree that requires either 5 more courses than the MASc degree plus a graduate seminar or 3 more courses than the MASc degree plus a graduate seminar and a project.
- Studying students in this program get various types of facilities such as lab facilities, Machine shop, and Bioenvironmental engineering centre.
- The Biological Engineering program has focused on research n Environmental Engineering and Biosystems Engineering.
- Research projects, therefore, encompass both specific environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources.
- The department has co-operative projects with faculty members in other Universities both locally and internationally.
- Opportunities exist to participate in these research projects, which provide wider experience and, in which a specific component leads to a Master's or Doctorate degree.
- The average salary goes up to 59,000 USD after completion of the program.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Engineering 401 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #10 out of 30 in Canada 2025)

Engineering 451 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #13 out of 19 in Canada 2025)
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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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A.S. Mowat Prize | $1,500 | Must be enrolled in the first year of a master’s program at Dalhousie University as of the application deadline |
John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary | $1,000 (4 times) | Must be a resident of a Commonwealth country other than Canada and be in need of financial aid. |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Biomaterials Developer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Independent Consultant
- Biomedical Scientist/Researcher
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Medical Technology Developer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship- Dalhousie University | Scholarship per student$ 28,800/Yr$40,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 14,400/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,080/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,440/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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