Biomedical and Electrical Engineering Carleton University

Overview

The Biomedical and Electrical Engineering programme at Carleton University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the design and maintenance of life-changing medical technologies. This degree prepares graduates to navigate the intersection of healthcare and advanced electronics, ensuring that diagnostic and treatment devices function as cohesive, safe systems. By combining natural sciences with bioinstrumentation, the curriculum addresses the growing role of technology in modern medicine.

Why Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at Carleton University?

Carleton University offers a unique learning environment situated near Kanata North, Canada’s largest technology park. This location provides a direct pipeline to hundreds of high-tech companies and government agencies, offering unparalleled work experience opportunities. The institution features state-of-the-art facilities, including the BioMechatronics Lab, the Biomedical Engineering Lab, and a dedicated Microfabrication Facility for hands-on training.

The curriculum is specifically designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for Ontario medical schools, providing a versatile pathway for those interested in both engineering and medicine. Students benefit from a paid Co-op option, which allows for professional work terms ranging from 4 to 16 months. This practical approach ensures that graduates are well-versed in industry standards, ethics, and research methods.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 57806 per year
• National fee: CAD 14408 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum blends electronics, computer architecture, and quantitative analysis. Modules may include:

• Probability, Statistics and Random Processes for Engineers
• Bioinstrumentation and Signals
• Electromagnetism
• Signal Processing
• Systems Engineering
• Surgical Robotics
• Integrated Sensors
• Clinical Engineering
• Microdevice Fabrication

Careers with Biomedical and Electrical Engineering

Graduates are equipped to pursue professional roles in both the biomedical and electrical engineering sectors. The programme prepares students for careers focused on the development of biosensors, medical imaging, and healthcare infrastructure. Potential career paths include:

• Biomedical Informatics
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Biosensor Design
• Clinical and Health Care Engineering
• Biomedical Telemedicine
• Electronics Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Biosensor Processing and Imaging