Overview

The 20th century has witnessed the emergence of biology and medicine as disciplines of technological innovation. Scientific and technological advances in biomedicine, as well as ongoing debates about Canada's national health care system have generated strong social and economic interests in the development of biomedical technologies. This Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program is available at McMaster University.

Learning Outcomes

Electrical and Biomedical Engineering is a fast-growing field that involves the application of Electrical Engineering and technology to the solution of problems in medicine and biology.

It bridges the historical separation between the biological/medical sciences and the engineering and physical sciences, thereby spanning interdisciplinary boundaries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioseparations Engineering

Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine

Cellular Bioelectricity

Medical Robotics

Physico-Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering View 98 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

American Curriculum High School applications are reviewed for admission based on McMaster’s own calculation of the admission average. McMaster’s calculations of the admission averages may vary from those used at other institutions.
IB: 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE; Math SL or HL will be accepted

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Tuition Fees

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44976 CAD / year

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8064 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Ontario students:$336.38 per unit

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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