BEng & BME Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University

Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering combines mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with biomedical applications to design intelligent systems that improve health and quality of life. Through hands-on labs, design projects, and experiential learning, you’ll study robotics, control systems, embedded devices, and biomedical technologies such as medical imaging, implants, and assistive systems.

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 combines mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with biomedical applications. You will build a strong foundation in core areas such as mechanics, electronics, programming, control systems, and embedded systems, while exploring biomedical applications including robotics, prosthetics, medical imaging, and assistive technologies.

Career pathways

Graduates will be career-ready for high-demand areas such as robotics, medical device design, assistive technologies, biomedical instrumentation, intelligent systems, and control systems engineering across healthcare and advanced technology industries.

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