Overview

As a Biomedical Engineering student, you’ll take a series of core courses aimed at building a solid foundation in engineering, biology, math, chemistry, and design. In your third year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your degree to your interests by specializing in one of four streams:

Biomechanics and biomaterials

Cellular and molecular bioengineering

Biomedical systems and signals

Biomedical informatics

Your future

As a Biomedical Engineering graduate from University of British Columbia, you can pursue a career in a wide range of fields, including:

Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

Biomedical contexts in government, non-profits, consulting, and finance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Engineering

Structure and Bonding in Chemistry

Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Organic Chemistry

Circuits and Electromagnetics with Application to Biomedical Engineering

Biomechanics

The Fundamental Units of Life: From Cells To Systems

Cellular Physiology and Biophysics

Biomedical Engineering Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 27 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical 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

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

63654 CAD / year

≈ 63654 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8003 CAD / year

≈ 8003 CAD / year

Additional Details

National (year 2 and after): $7,846

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Your future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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