Biomedical Engineering Stream
Biomedical Engineering is concerned with a wide range of engineering
problems encountered in medical and surgical treatment, in the interactions
of people and machines in a variety of environments, in human disabilities,
assistive devices and systems in medical instrumentation, and in the
understanding of biomechanics and neurophysiology.
The Biomedical Engineering stream is interdisciplinary in nature and
consists of a basic undergraduate Engineering degree in one of the existing
options (Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems, or
Engineering Physics) plus additional biomedical-related coursework in areas
such as Kinesiology, Chemistry and Biology. Depending on the option, some
of these "biomed" courses may count as regular electives; however, there
will be some extra courses to take.
Careers:
- assistive devices engineering
- prosthetics
- clinical engineering
In addition, the program prepares students for entering either a graduate
school in Biomedical Engineering or Medical School (although some care must
be taken here as a good deal of Chemistry is required). It is also possible
to take advantage of the School's combined B.A.Sc./M.A.Sc. program.
If you have any questions about the Biomedical Stream, please contact
Andrew Rawicz.