University of British Columbia Biomedical Engineering

Contacts

Website: www.bme.ubc.ca/
Tel: 604 822-0367 or 604 827-3415
Admissions e-mail: bme@apsc.ubc.ca

Admission Requirements

General

• Apply online at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/online/index.asp
• Must find a supervisor

Academic Requirements

MASc (Masters of Applied Science)

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or science (i.e. physics, computer science, biotechnology, or medical science)
• 3 credits of university level cell biology

MEng (Masters of Clinical Engineering)

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related field (i.e. engineering physics)
• 3 credits of university level cell biology

PhD

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from a UBC-recognized institution
  • OR, bachelor’s or master’s degree with course credits similar to UBC MASc degree in Biomedical Engineering
• Students may transfer from a MASc program to the PhD program if the applicant has an overall average of A- in the MASc coursework
• International applicants should consult the UBC Graduate Programs website for country-specific requirements.

Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/how/require.asp

Financial Requirements

MSc

• Full-time, domestic: $3,939.16 per year
• Part-time, domestic: $6,753.96 per year
• Full-time, international: $7,200 per year
• Part-time, international: $12,420 per year

PhD

• Full-time, domestic: $7,878.30 per year
• Full-time, international: $14,440 per year

Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/apply/tuition/

Documents

• 2 copies of your transcript
• 3 letters of recommendation
• 0.5 to 1 page letter of proposed research area and career goals
• TOEFL scores (minimum score of 100—internet-based), if required

Other

• Applicants apply through the home department of their supervisor

Deadlines

• Deadline varies depending on the applicant’s supervisor’s department