Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.A.Sc.
Members
Professor
S. Bamji, K. Cheung, P. Cripton, K. Haas, P. Hoodless, T. Kieffer, M. Levings, F. Lynn, K. McNagny, I. R. Nabi, C. Roskelley, F. Rossi, T. M. Underhill, R. Wang, N. Yachie, P. Zandstra.
Associate Professor
A. Bashashati, G. Kaigala, S. Hedtrich, Z. Laksman, D. Liu, S. Blain-Moraes, C. Moraes, R. Tam, V. Yadav.
Assistant Professor
A. Blakney, C. de Boer, Y. He, M.J. Ju, C. Kuo, M. Madhav, D. Shahriari, N. Shakiba, C. Tropini.
Affiliate Member
P. Abolmaesumi, M, Bacca, M. Cembrowski, M. Chiao, E. Conway, G. Dumont, S. Fels, T. Field, J. Finbloom, N. Ford, D. Grecov, I. Hacihaliloglu, A. Hariri, J. Hill, A. Hodgson, A. Karsan, J. Kizhakkedathu, B. Kwon, T. Lee, S. Leslie, H. Ma, Z. Ma, J. Madden, F. Miller, T. Murphy, C. Nguan, I. Oruc, J. M. Piret, A. Rahmim, L. Raymond, R. Rohling, T. Salcudean,G. Schiebinger, P. Servati, B. Shadgan, V. Sossi, K. Takahata, S. Tang, F. Vila-Rodriguez, C. Wellington, D. Wilson, L. Wu.
Program Overview
Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that involves the application of engineering techniques and technologies to medical and healthcare areas. The Biomedical Engineering Program, administered by the School of Biomedical Engineering, offers advanced study and research leading to the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. The program is designed to provide graduates with a balance of materials in life science, clinical practice, and bio-engineering. Opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research exist in areas such as biomechanics, biomaterials, biochemical processing, cellular engineering, imaging, medical devices, micro-electro-mechanical implantation systems, physiological modelling, simulation, monitoring and control, as well as medical robotics.
Doctor of Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a master's degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree with first class standing in a relevant discipline and who demonstrate advanced research ability may also be admitted. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for doctoral degree programs set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. A student will be admitted to the degree program upon the recommendation of a faculty member associated with the School of Biomedical Engineering and the approval of the Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Transfer from the M.A.Sc. to the Ph.D. program is permitted under regulations set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the School of Biomedical Engineering.
Transfer from the M.A.Sc. to the Ph.D. program is permitted under regulations set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Program Requirements
Requirements for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering vary depending on prior coursework and degrees completed. Coursework will be selected in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee and the graduate program. Students must take courses pre-approved by SBME. Additional information about course requirements can be found on the SBME website.
All doctoral students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination successfully. This exam is usually held within 18-24 months of commencement. The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research dissertation meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Master of Applied Science
Admission Requirements
Students admitted to the M.A.Sc. degree program normally possess a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or a relevant discipline, and must meet the general admission requirements for the master’s degree programs set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. A student will be admitted to the degree program upon the recommendation of a faculty member associated with the School of Biomedical Engineering and the approval of the Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. may choose to apply to the PhD-track Rotation option.
Program Requirements
The Master of Applied Science program requires a minimum of 30 credits, including a thesis of 12 credits. It usually requires two years of study. The program is based on a thesis and selected courses.
Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. may choose to apply to the PhD-track Rotation option, which is aimed at students who are interested in transferring to the Ph.D. without completing the master’s requirements. Students have the opportunity to rotate among three labs during their first year in the M.A.Sc., engaging with different research opportunities and working under different supervisors. At the end of the rotation year, students are expected to secure a suitable supervisor who will support them in the transfer process and be their primary Ph.D. supervisor.
Students in the PhD-track Rotation option who satisfy the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements for transfer from a master’s program into a related doctoral program may apply for transfer to the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering after completion of the first year of study at the master's level. Students who are either ineligible to transfer or who opt not to transfer to the Ph.D. may continue in the M.A.Sc. and must meet the program requirements discussed above.
Graduation from this program, with an M.A.Sc. or Ph.D. degree, does not form an acceptable basis alone for application to associations of Professional Engineers in Canada. Please refer to Professional Associations.
Contact Information
School of Biomedical Engineering
6088 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Email: admissions@sbme.ubc.ca
Web: www.sbme.ubc.ca