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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (Research-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (Research-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $9,500 CAD

  • Application fee

    $168 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    76 out of 100

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2023 2023-01-15
Winter-January 01-June-2023 2023-06-01
Fall-September 15-January-2024 2024-01-15

Overview

Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering

The Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Biomedical Engineering is a 2-year research-based program. 

The program trains students in the fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering and provides an extended research experience. 

Graduates are qualified for a variety of career routes, including continuing on to PhD programs as well as pursuing research and development positions in industry, hospitals and other institutions.

This unique interdisciplinary structure provides students with unparalleled access to engineering experts across varied Biomedical Engineering research areas at UBC

It emphasizes a balance of biomedical engineering and life science study, focusing on clinical and industrial applications. 

Graduates have become industry leaders, especially in the medical device industry, and provide a network of professionals within the community.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$19,795

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,295
Tuition 1 person $9,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters Of Reference

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
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6
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6
speaking
6
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TOEFL

93
22
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21
writing
21
speaking
22
reading

PTE

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Cambridge

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Academic background and requirement

Normally, applicants for a master’s degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree from UBC including one of the following:

  • A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
  • Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.

 

China:

  • The Bachelor's degree of at least four years of study
  • Overall average of B+ standing.

 

India:

  • A four-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master's degree
  • First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)

 

Iran:

  • The Bachelor’s degree of at least four years of study
  • 16 on a 20-point scale

Career opportunities

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Biomechanical Engineer
  • Biomaterials Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Medical Imaging Engineer

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