Bachelor of Applied Science [B.ASc] (Biomedical Engineering)

at The University of British Columbia

Year 1

• BMEG 101 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
• BMEG 102 - Biomedical Engineering Lab
• CHEM 121 - Structure and Bonding in Chemistry
• CHEM 123 - Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Organic Chemistry

Year 2

• BMEG 220 - Circuits and Electromagnetics with Application to Biomedical Engineering
• BMEG 230 - Biomechanics I
• BMEG 245 - The Fundamental Units of Life: From Cells To Systems
• BMEG 250 - Cellular Physiology and Biophysics
• BMEG 257 - Biomedical Engineering Design I

Year 3

• BMEG 310 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
• BMEG 350 - Human Structure/Function from Cells to Systems
• BMEG 357 - Biomedical Engineering Design II
• BMEG 371 - Transport Phenomena within Cells and Tissues

Year 4

• BMEG 430 - Economics of Healthcare Solutions
• BMEG 456 - Clinical and Industrial Biomedical Engineering
• BMEG 457 - Biomedical Engineering Design Project

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Graduation from high school

• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)

• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
   

Indian student eligibility:
 

General admission requirements for Indian students are:
 

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
   

Degree-specific requirements: 
 

• Science

• Math (Standard XII)

• Chemistry (Standard XII)

• Physics (Standard XII) 
   

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
 

IELTS  International English Language Testing System (Academic)    6.5, with no part less than 6.0
 

TOEFL Overall: 90

The cost of attending Bachelor of Applied Science [B.ASc] (Biomedical Engineering) varies greatly based on the type of university attended and the degree pursued. International students pay higher fees than domestic students. Moreover, degrees in humanities, arts, and education courses are often less expensive than degrees in medicine, engineering, or business. International students may expect to spend CA$ 54986 yearly on average to study in The University of British Columbia. Students should be informed that additional course fees and miscellaneous expenses may not be included in tuition.

International students can receive financial aid through scholarships to study in Canada in order to offset their expenses. With a plethora of scholarships available, overseas students can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying in The University of British Columbia . Most scholarships are given to students based on their academic performance or financial situation. Students should, however, check the eligibility criteria to ensure that they are eligible for these scholarships.

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

• Healthcare
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Biomedical contexts in government, non-profits, consulting, and finance.

The Biomedical Engineering program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies or professional degrees in medicine, engineering, pharmacy, law, or business.