Overview

Biomedical engineers work to improve technological solutions to medical and surgical challenges. The Biomedical Engineering program from Simon Fraser University, is highly interdisciplinary between the Schools of Engineering Science and Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, with students learning from faculty from both schools and gaining a strong foundation of both engineering skills and biomedical expertise.

Career Possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Electrical Engineer

Production Engineer

Systems Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Automotive Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Computer Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Software Engineer

Robotics Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biomechanics

Physiological Systems

Experiments and Models in Systems Physiology

General Chemistry and Laboratory

The Chemistry of Life

Computing Science and Programming for Engineers

Principles of Microeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 28 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

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

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

Tuition Fee

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International

36024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36024 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7360 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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