Program Information

Biomedical Programs

All programs are thesis-driven research degrees; a combination of course work and research are required to satisfy degree requirements. Program infrastructure is modeled after existing degrees at Western and will include:

  • Coursework that facilitates student focus on research excellence
  • Choice of thesis supervisor to provide financial and personal support and research experience
  • Supervisory committee (interdisciplinary guidance from engineering and medicine representatives)
  • Thesis requirements and an examination process that will encourage students to achieve their full scientific potential

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Doctoral

The Biomedical Engineering Doctoral program (PhD) requires:

Normally requires a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Students with exceptional undergraduate records may apply for the direct entry PhD program

Applicants with a master's degree in another engineering area may also be admitted, but may have to take additional BME courses to make up any deficit

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Once accepted students are expected to complete....

  • At least 4 course credits—Students may choose from BME 500/600-level courses or from approved graduate courses in allied disciplines; course complement must include required core courses (2 credits) and electives in BME or Imaging or Biomechanics/Biomaterials (2 credits)
  • Non-credit graduate seminar—Students must enroll in BME 699 Graduate Seminar II, a non-credit graduate seminar that involves one seminar presentation, attendance of the seminar series, and participation in a journal club.

 

Masters

The Biomedical Engineering Masters program (MESc) requires:

A four-year honours degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, usually in Engineering Science. Students have to at least a B+ standing (78%) over the final two undergraduate years.

Honours graduates from other disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physiology, Medical Biophysics and Mathematics may also be admitted but may also be required to take additional courses to accommodate engineering deficits.

Applicants with a bachlor's degree in another area may also be admitted, but may have to take additional courses to make up any deficit.

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Once accepted students are expected to complete....

  • At least 4 course credits—Students may choose from BME 500/600-level courses or from approved graduate courses in allied disciplines; course complement must include required core courses (2 credits) and electives in BME or Imaging or Biomechanics/Biomaterials (2 credits)
  • Non-credit graduate seminar—Students must enroll in BME 699 Graduate Seminar II, a non-credit graduate seminar that involves one seminar presentation, attendance of the seminar series, and participation in a journal club.

 

Accelerated Masters

The accelerated masters program provides the opportunity for top undergraduate engineering students at UWO to obtain a MESc degree in BME one year after their BESc degree. To qualify students must have a minimum average of 80% in second and third years in their engineering programs.

  • Students should contact the BME office to indicate their intention to apply and identify their intended supervisors by March 1 of their third year.
  • Qualified students should submit their applications by April 15 of their third year. Application forms, instructions and information are available online.
  • Students are allowed to take up to two term graduate courses in their fourth year. These courses are in addition to the normal fourth year course load and they cannot be used as credits towards their BESc degree.
  • In fourth year, students must maintain a minimum average of 80%.
  • For students who are in the concurrent degree program, this process will take place in their fourth and fifth years.
  • Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships to support their summer research (e.g. NSERC). Details of financial support are available at the Biomedical Engineering program office, SEB 2001 and or by contacting bmegrad@eng.uwo.ca .

(NOTE: you will need to choose MESc when applying)