Biomedical Engineering

    Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of British Columbia

    Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia offers the Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Vancouver campus in Canada. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for biomedical engineering and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 45,398 / total, and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering

    Learn how to apply engineering principles and design to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes in Biomedical Engineering. You'll start by building a foundation in biomechanics and biomaterials, cellular and molecular bioengineering, biomedical systems and signals, or biomedical informatics before specializing in third year.

    Why this program?

    • Learn the fundamentals of the emerging biomedical engineering field
    • Get hands-on experience through studio, laboratory, and design work
    • Be part of the most diverse engineering discipline at UBC
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    Disciplines

    Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering) Faculty of Medicine

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of British Columbia

    Entry Requirements

    English-language requirements

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

    General admission requirements

    • 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)

    UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

    Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)

    Grade 12
    • A Grade 12 English
    • A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
    • A Grade 12 Chemistry
    • A Grade 12 Physics
    Grade 11
    • A Grade 11 Chemistry
    • A Grade 11 Physics

    Related courses

    The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

    • Language Arts
    • Mathematics and Computation
    • Sciences

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    45,398 / total
    Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    University of British Columbia
    Canada

    Canada, Vancouver

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