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The Master'sÌýin Translational BME

Launch your career as a medical technology industryÌýprofessional

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The (M.Sc.A.) Master's in Translational Biomedical EngineeringÌýenables students to become medical technology industry professionals, leading the design, development, and commercialization of biomedical technologies.

The Master's in Translational BME builds on a 15-credit Graduate Certificate.


Arbour Foundation Scholarship

Incoming Master's students are eligible to apply for the Arbour Foundation ScholarshipÌýat a value of $20,000 per year.

Scholarship applications must be received by June 1st. Please contact info.bme [at] mcgill.ca for instructions.

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Who is the Master's program best suited for?

This program is designed for recent undergraduates with a Bachelor of Engineering, Science, Economics, or Management degree. Applicants must have proven quantitative and analytical skills, and a desire to launch a professional career in the medical technology industry.

Duration: 1-Year (45 credits); Fall/Winter (coursework) and Summer (internship)

Available Start Dates: Fall semester

Format: Full-Time, On-Campus (coursework), Off-Campus (internship)

Pre-requisites:

Undergraduate Degree Required Course(s)
All students ÌýExternal link and ÌýExternal link, or the equivalent of both courses
Engineering degree One Life Science course (3 credits). More Details
Non-Engineering degree

Four quantitative courses (12 credits), of which two courses must be in Math, AND,

Four natural science courses (12 credits), of which one course must be in Life Science. More Details

Level of Pre-Degree Work Experience: None required

Possible Career Outcomes: Biomedical Engineering, MedTech R&D, Clinical Trials, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA), Patents & IP, Reimbursement, Entrepreneurship

Who is the Graduate Certificate program best suited for?

This program is designed forÌýcurrent industry professionals withÌýCanadian or Canadian Permanent Residence status,Ìýwith a Bachelor of Engineering, Science, Economics, or Management degree. Applicants must have proven quantitative and analytical skills, and a desire to launch a professional career in the medical technology industry.

Duration:Ìý1-Year (15 credits); Fall/Winter (coursework)

Available Start Dates:ÌýFall semester

Format:ÌýFull-Time, On-Campus

Pre-requisites:

Undergraduate Degree Required Course(s)
All students ÌýExternal linkÌýandÌýÌýExternal link, or the equivalent of both courses
Engineering degree One Life Science course (3 credits).ÌýMore Details
Non-Engineering degree

Four quantitative courses (12 credits), of which two courses must be in Math, AND,

Four natural science courses (12 credits), of which one course must be in Life Science.ÌýMore Details

Level of Pre-Degree Work Experience:ÌýWhilstÌýthis program is designed for current industry professionals, no prior work experience is required

Possible Career Outcomes:ÌýBiomedical Engineering, MedTech R&D, Clinical Trials, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA), Patents & IP, Reimbursement, Entrepreneurship


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Cutting-edge medical technology

McGill'sÌýDepartment of Biomedical Engineering is internationally recognized for its excellence inÌýresearchÌýand education, while »ÆÆ¬ÀóÖ¦ÊÓÆµ is ranked as the top university in Canada (ÌýExternal link).


Students in these programs learn with experiencedÌýindustry experts and world-renowned professors in biomedical engineering.

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Essential industry knowledgeÌý

Students learn with industry experts to cover core topics in Translational BME:


  1. Medical Technology Development
  2. Clinical Trials
  3. Intellectual Property
  4. Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs

The Master's program integrate core translational courses with in-depth exposure to research areas in biomedical engineering.

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