PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Bring science, engineering and medicine together to improve human health. In this interdisciplinary PhD, you’ll work with nationally and internationally recognized researchers while developing a comprehensive thesis that connects lab-based research, medical technologies and clinical insight.

Faculty: Price Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12 credit hours at the 7000 level or higher is required. Students from engineering backgrounds normally have to take anatomy and physiology. Students from science backgrounds should not enroll in anatomy and physiology.

Career pathways

Pursue a career across a wide range of fields, with opportunities in biomedical engineering, medical technologies, health research, academia, imaging and instrumentation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualification for admission to the PhD in Biomedical Engineering program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from a faculty advisor who will accept you into their research group. To qualify for admission to the PhD in Biomedical Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree from a faculty of engineering, health sciences or science or a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from a recognized university. In addition, the following pre-requisite courses are required prior to an offer of admission: MATH 1210: Linear Algebra Individual research groups and programs may require additional degrees, credentials, pre-requisites and/or more specific degree requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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