BBME students come from a wide range of backgrounds including engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine, among others. We pride ourselves on the multicultural diversity of our student body. This international representation is a strength of the program, as networking and collaborative opportunities are vast.
Careers
Career opportunities in many areas are available to our graduates:
- Academia
- Industry
- Hospitals
- Government (Research, regulatory agencies, etc.)
The following links provide valuable resources for exploring聽career opportunities in biological and biomedical engineering:
If you already know your career aspirations, don鈥檛 hesitate to discuss them with your potential supervisor.
Master's (thesis)
The BBME Master鈥檚 program focuses on the interdisciplinary application of methods, paradigms, technologies, and devices from engineering and the natural sciences to problems in biology, medicine, and the life sciences, preparing students for careers in industry, academia, hospitals and government and provide a solid basis for PhD studies.
Master's (non-thesis)
BBME offers a Master's of Engineering (non-thesis) in Biological & Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in biomanufacturing that聽addresses the need to enhance Canada鈥檚 biomanufacturing excellence and pandemic readiness by helping to build our talent pipeline.
Doctoral
The BBME Ph.D. program integrates quantitative concepts and engineering tools for the study of life sciences and/or for patient care. Through courses and thesis research, this program will prepare students for careers in industry, academia, hospitals and government.
Funding
Find information on stipends, graduate fees, fellowship funding and recruitment awards.
Courses
Find information on core courses, biomanufacturing core courses, non-core courses and undergraduate prerequisites.
Policies & Forms
Find policies and forms for our Master始s and Doctoral programs.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Candidates seeking to pursue postdoctoral studies can contact faculty members directly to inquire about any openings.