Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Biomedical Engineering)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
$4,477 /Yr
CA$6,306 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $4477 (CAD 6306) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Food (On-Campus) | $6528 (CAD 9195) |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | $3451 (CAD 4860) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4477 (CAD 6306) |
| 2021 | $2239 (CAD 3154) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September Intake | |
| Application Deadline For January Intake | |
- McMaster University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
- The PhD degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis.
- Students completing a PhD will be required to complete 2 courses beyond the masters or 5 courses beyond the baccalaureate degree.
- One must be the core course and one additional course must be from the complimentary discipline from their background (Engineering students must take at least one 700 level Health Science Course, Health/Life Science students must take at least one 700 level engineering course).
- The specialization areas of the program are:
- Biomaterials and Devices
- Imaging, Sensing and Detection
- Therapeutics
- Students must attend all seminars in the Biomedical Engineering Program seminar series. They must present one seminar on the research they have carried out while enrolled in the program.
- PhD candidates are required to complete a comprehensive examination in the form of a research proposal on a topic related to but distinct from the student’s thesis topic.
- The School of Biomedical Engineering admits new students for two term (Fall and Winter) with our largest intake being in September (Fall term).
- The average salary of the program goes up to 57,000 USD.
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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.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Academic or 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.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Bioinstrumentation
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics
- Cellular, Tissue, and Genetic Engineering
- Clinical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
- Orthopedic Bioengineering
- Rehabilitation Engineering
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,301/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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