Biosystems engineers help to create new technologies to improve the well-being of humans and animals, and to preserve and enhance natural resources and the environment. Our program objective is to graduate design-ready engineers prepared for professional practice by providing students with a broad foundation in the application of engineering principles to biological systems.
Biosystems Engineering (BSc)
University Rank:#643
Duration5 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 19,795 / per year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Biosystems Engineering (BSc)
About
Disciplines
Faculty of Engineering
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
In order to gain admission into biosystems engineering, all applicants must first complete a minimum eight of the preliminary year engineering courses. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct Entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants apply to the preliminary year and require the following:
- Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S,G, or U
- A minimum average of 80% over the following, with no less than 70% in each of English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Chemistry 40S and Physics 40S.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in the preliminary year program, another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution, including several required courses.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct or advanced entry into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, you can apply for admission to University 1, the Faculty of Science, or another program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 86
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency test options
If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.
The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.
If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.
Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
Test options
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)
- Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)
- Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
- Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
- IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre
- Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 20 in Reading
- 20 in Writing
- 20 in Listening
- 20 in Speaking
- For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 4.0 in Reading
- 4.0 in Writing
- 4.0 in Listening
- 4.0 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced
- Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency
- Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English
- Minimum score required: 58
- Minimum overall score of 120, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 105 in Literacy
- 105 in Comprehension
- 105 in Production
- 105 in Conversation
* Test not accepted for Faculty of Law or IDDP program
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
19,795 / per year
Biosystems Engineering (BSc)
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg