Biomedical Engineering

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 34,597 / per year

Next Intake September-2026

Biomedical Engineering

About

Combine your passions for engineering, health, and life science to create a healthier planet one cutting-edge medical device, system, or biomaterial at a time. Apply your scientific knowledge to developing medical technologies that doctors and patients depend on every day.

Today surgeons use laser-guided surgical devices and implant artificial organs while other specialists fit the latest smart prosthetics – developed by biomedical engineers.

At Waterloo, you'll learn to transform biomedical research using computer and information science, develop assistive devices to optimize recovery and prevent injuries, and enhance imaging technology to better diagnose and monitor medical conditions.

There are plenty of hands-on labs to give you experience modelling, prototyping, and testing biomedical systems. Then get even more practical experience through two years of paid co-op, plus a fourth-year capstone design project.

Become part of the new generation of this exciting, evolving field!

Disciplines

Faculty of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s to low 90s

There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application. An online video interview is required for Faculty of Engineering scholarships and is strongly recommended for admission.

Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

How to apply

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Career

Common questions about the program

What's the difference between Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering?

Want to engineer scientifically-informed medical technologies? In Biomedical Engineering, you’ll learn to develop cutting-edge medical devices, systems, or biomaterials. You’ll combine principles of engineering and biology to design and develop medical devices and technologies such as prosthetics, artificial organs, and medical imaging systems. You might also contribute to areas like genetic engineering and the development of new therapies and treatments.

If a career in health care interests you, Biomedical Sciences can get you there. You’ll focus on how the health of humans and animals is impacted by viruses, microbes, bacteria, and genetic and environmental factors. In your first year, you’ll establish a foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, and math to prepare for health-related professional schools. Upper-year courses focus on human biology. With hands-on laboratory experience, you'll be ready for careers in biomedical laboratory research, education, health professions, or industry.