BEng & BME Materials and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University

Materials & Biomedical Engineering focuses on the design and development of materials that enable medical and biotechnological devices. Through hands-on labs, design projects and experiential learning, you’ll study how material structures, properties and biological interactions influence applications such as implants, biosensors, drug delivery systems and tissue engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the structure, properties, and biological interactions of materials used in medical and biotechnological systems. You will build a strong foundation in core areas such as materials science, chemistry, biology, and physics, while exploring biomedical applications including implants, biosensors, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates will be career-ready for in-demand careers in materials and biomedical engineering, including biomedical device design, biomaterials development, medical manufacturing, and healthcare technology innovation in industry, government, and research environments.

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