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Biomedical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

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Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op

Part-time format:
N/A

Requirements:
Grades-Only


Grade range:

85-90%

Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

Experiential learning:
Co-op available

  

Is this degree for you?

Imagine studying at the intersection where cutting-edge engineering meets life-saving medical innovation. As a student in the Biomedical Engineering degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll work alongside leading professors and health-care researchers to shape the future of medicine. 

Your studies will begin with essential engineering fundamentals like calculus and physics. You’ll then explore advanced topics like medical robotics, biomechanics and tissue engineering, discovering how to design advanced health-care tools and technologies before you even graduate. From designing electrocardiogram (ECG) circuitry to working with clinicians at TMU’s Biomedical Zone inside St. Michael’s Hospital, you’ll help solve real-world medical challenges before you graduate.

 Accreditation:

  • The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board

 Accelerated pathway:

Explore your courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.

1st Semester

Common to Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering programs.

REQUIRED:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • BME 100* Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • CPS 188 Computer Programming Fundamentals
  • ECN 801 Principles of Engineering Economics
  • ELE 202 Electric Circuit Analysis
  • MTH 240 Calculus II
  • PCS 125 Physics: Waves and Fields

 

* BME 100 and CEN 199 are graded on a pass/fail basis.

Career possibilities

  • Biomedical systems engineer
  • Clinical engineer
  • Medical device design engineer
  • Researcher

Employer possibilities

  • Boston Scientific
  • Canon Medical Systems Canada Limited
  • General Electric (GE)
  • Major hospitals 
  • Siemens

Further education

  • Biomedical Engineering (MASc, MEng)
  • Medicine (MD)
  • Other engineering fields

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Gain real-world experience

In this program, you'll gain experience inside and outside the classroom:


Career-integrated co-op and internship program

Combine your academic studies with up to 16 months of paid work experience.

Apply your studies

Access cutting-edge labs and research facilities, explore your passions and contribute to research.

Get involved

Student interest groups, course unions and competitions create meaningful connections with alumni and industry.

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.


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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2026-2027

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $10,960 - $11,571
Out-of-province: $13,773 - $14,572
International: $44,375 - $44,675

Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
Find scholarships for you.
 

Explore financial assistance

Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
Apply for financial assistance.
 


“My undergraduate program was multidisciplinary in nature and exposed me to diverse topics, from tissue engineering to radiation therapy to signal analysis. It helped me get a feel for various fields and better understand my personal interests, laying the groundwork for future success.”

- Jennifer Polus, Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2019


Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science

TMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), is leading the way in experiential and immersive learning. Through extensive co-op and internship programs, research initiatives, co-curricular activities and targeted experiences designed in partnership with industry leaders, every student has the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. When you join one of our 11 undergraduate degree programs, you join a supportive and inclusive community that works and innovates together to tackle local and global challenges.

First-year engineering students also benefit from the First Year Engineering Office (FYEO), which supports a smooth transition to university through orientation, tutoring, study groups and personalized academic plans.

Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science degree programs


Biomedical Engineering undergraduate alum advancing cancer care

Amanda Dy, a TMU Biomedical Engineering undergraduate alum and current PhD student, worked with researchers to develop a new AI-powered tool that could revolutionize how practitioners assess and interpret breast cancer tissue.

Read more: TMU researchers make breakthrough on diagnosing breast cancer with AI

Biomedical Engineering graduate, Amanda Dy.

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Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.