Biomedical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Make a meaningful impact on healthcare and pave the way towards a future in biomedical innovation. With technology playing an increasingly large role in today’s health industry, the world faces a demand for engineers who can understand, model, and design complex biomedical systems. Develop your interdisciplinary expertise with cutting-edge training at the intersection of biology, medicine, and engineering, while undertaking groundbreaking research and collaborating with world-class faculty in the PhD in Biomedical Engineering program.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, and Drug Delivery, Biomechanics and Rehabilitation, Biomedical Signals and Devices, Biomedical Imaging Technology, Biomedical Informatics, Research project opportunities for this program, Silicon Thin-Film Applied Research, Dr. Karim's lab at UWaterloo has been developing imaging device technology based on propagation-based X-ray phase-contrast (XPC) for the past decade. With Dr. Keller, we are applying this technology to obtain three-dimensional images of medical tissues with sub-cellular resolution.. Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

Whether your interests lie in developing advanced medical devices, innovating in tissue engineering, working with biomaterials or exploring biomechanics, our renowned faculty and facilities provide the ideal environment to nurture your ambitions. You'll be prepared to pursue a dynamic career in academia, industry, not-for-profit, government and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A research thesis-based master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering, applied science, or science from a recognized institution with at least an overall 80% average and documented evidence of potential to excel in PhD studies and research. PhD (direct from Honours Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate entry) applicants require a minimum overall average of 80% in a BME program at the undergraduate level and clear evidence of excellent potential to excel in PhD studies and research. Substantial research experience is expected. Applicants who are deemed by the graduate coordinator, BME graduate program director, Admissions Committee or intended advisor to have an inadequate depth of technical BME background may be directed to take additional foundational courses, to be specified at the time of admission.

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.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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