University of Alberta Biomedical Engineering

Contacts

Website: http://www.bme.med.ualberta.ca/Home/index.cfm
Phone: 780-492-2541
Admissions e-mail: bmegrad@ualberta.ca

Program Information

• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Master of Science (MSc.)
  • Degree: Bachelor's Degree (BSc.) in engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
  • Degree: Master's degree (MSc.) in a related field

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GPA

• Minimum: 3.3 (4.0 scale)
  • Applies to both Ph.D and MSc.
• Last two undergraduate years

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Supporting Documents

• Official transcript(s)
• Official degree certificate(s)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of support (Three letters of support from referees)
• Personal statement (This should be a 1-2 page document that includes who you wish to work with, your research skills and interests, and why you are a suitable candidate.)
• TOEFL where applicable (for requirements, click here)

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Application Process

• Choose a research area and professor(s).
• Contact potential supervising research professor(s).
• Submit a preliminary application form (including unofficial transcripts of all post secondary education, one to two page letter listing potential research professors and qualifications to enter related area(s) of research, and if appropriate, results of English-language examinations)
• If preliminary application is approved, submit a formal application and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
• Submit supporting documents.

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Timeline

• There are no deadlines for Canadian students (rolling admissions)
• Foreign applicants
  • July 1 for September admission
  • November 1 for January admission
  • March 1 for May admission
  • May 1 for July admission

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Tuition 2009-2010

• First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 4 600.00
• First year tuition (international student) - $ 8 200.00

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