Below is a list of approved quantitative and other core courses for Master's students. Please see Policies & Forms for more information about course requirements.
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Quantitative Core Courses
BIEN 510. Engineered Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of biomedical uses of nanotechnology. Emphasis on emerging nanotechnologies and biomedical applications including nanomaterials, nanoengineering, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, nano-based imaging and diagnostic systems, nanotoxicology and immunology, and translating nanomedicine into clinical investigation.
- Prerequisite(s): BIEN 200, CHEM 212, and BIOL 112, or permission of instructor
- (3-0-6)
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BIEN 514. Fundamentals and Rheology of Biological Fluids.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Fundamentals of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and rheology as applied to biological fluids. Fundamentals of mass and momentum conservation, dimensional analysis, continuity equations, Generalized Newtonian Fluid models, and the solution of fluid flow problems using empirical constitutive relationships. Selected topics in polymer
physics relevant to biological fluids. Fundamentals of rheological characterization, both macrorheology and microrheology. Application of these concepts to the rheology of selected biological fluids in health and disease, selected applications of biofluid rheology: drug delivery, biofluid / pathogeninteractions, and aerosol disease transmission.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 262 and BIEN 314, or permission of the instructor
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken BIEN 414.
- 3-1-5
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BIEN 530. Imaging and Bioanalytical Instrumentation.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Microscopy techniques with application to biology and medicine. Practical introduction to optics and microscopy from the standpoint of biomedical research. Discussion of recent literature; hands-on experience. Topics include: optics, contrast techniques, advanced microscopy, and image analysis.
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- (3-1-5)
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BIEN 535. Electron Microscopy and 3D Imaging for Biological Materials.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to electron microscopy and 3D imaging. Dual-beam microscopy (FIB-SEM, or focused ion beam – scanning electron microscope); conventional and cryogenic preparation methods for biological materials. Complementary methods such as X-ray diffraction, X-ray tomography, atom probe tomography. 3D image processing and analysis, and the fundamentals of deep learning in imaging.
- 3-3-3
- Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Open to undergraduate (U3 or higher) and graduate students. Priority is given to bioengineering U3 undergraduate students.
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BIEN 550. Biomolecular Devices.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Fundamentals of motor proteins in neuronal transport, force generation e.g. in muscles, cell motility and division. A survey of recent advances in using motor proteins to power nano fabricated devices. Principles of design and operation; hands-on-experience in building a simple device.
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- (3-1-5)
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BIEN 560. Design of Biosensors.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction into the motivation of analytical biosensors as well as its fundamental physicochemical challenges. Techniques used to design, fabricate and operate biosensors. Specific applications.
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
- 1. (3-2-4)
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BIEN 570. Active Mechanics in Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the role of active forces, e.g. cell and tissue contraction, in the mechanics of biological systems. Review of passive and actively driven viscoelastic systems and momentum transport underlying the material properties of biology. The course involves a literature survey and a team project application.
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
- 1. (3-2-4)
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BIEN 585. Metabolic Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Metabolic engineering role in transition from fossil resources to a bio-based society. Design-build-test-learn cycle of metabolic engineering. Design, genetic engineering and optimization of microbial biocatalysts. Metabolic network analysis, constraint-based modelling of metabolism, microbial production of valuable chemicals. General biochemical engineering practices. Recombinant DNA technology, enzyme function, kinetics and regulation. Cell chemistry, structure and function. Growth models, fermentation, strain development. Case studies.
- 3-2-4
- Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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BIEN 590. Cell Culture Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Basic principles of cell culture engineering, cell line development and cell culture products; genomics, proteomics and post-translational modifications; elements of cell physiology for medium design and bioprocessing; bioreactor design, scale-up
for animal cell culture and single use equipment; challenges in downstream processing of cell-culture derived products; process intensification: fed-batch, feeding strategies and continuous manufacturing; scale-down and process modeling; Process Analytical technologies and Quality by Design (QbD) concept.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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BIEN 595. Advanced Biomolecular Systems Modelling.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced methods for modelling complex biomolecular systems,with a focus on state-of-the-art, data-driven and integrative methods for modelling protein structures and networks. Modelling of protein structures: protein structure prediction, modelling protein dynamics, use of evolutionary information. Modelling of protein networks: reconstruction, analysis, evolution. Combined protein structure and network modelling.
- 3-0-6
- Prerequisites: BIEN 410 and COMP 208, or permission of the instructor
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BIEN 670. Downstream Processing
.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to downstream processing (DSP) – principles, characteristics, purpose. Bioprocesses, biomolecules, drug substances, drug products, monoclonal antibodies and Fc fusion proteins, viral vectors, and vaccines. Unit operations - standard practices. Steps and techniques in downstream processing. Harvest and Filtration, Primary capture, Buffer exchange and up-concentration, Purification, Bioconjugation, Formulation. Optimization of downstream processing. Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to support Quality by Design (QbD) in DSP. Regulatory guidelines. Innovative Techniques for Downstream Bioprocessing.
- Prerequisites: BIEN 590 or permission of the instructor
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BIEN 675. Process Analytical Technologies and Data Sciences
.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) and Quality by Design (QbD) in the area of manufacturing biologics. Critical Process Parameters (CPP) and Design
Space. Analytical Technologies for Biologics and Biologic Medicines and determination of Critical Quality Attributes of products. Case studies. At-line, On-line and Off-line
monitoring tools, data acquisition and advanced process control strategies as applied to current industrial biomanufacturing. PAT data processing and modeling to design advanced biomanufacturing processes.
- Prerequisites: BIEN 590 or permission of the instructor.
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BMDE 502. BME Modelling and Identification.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Methodologies in systems or distributed multidimensional processes. System themes include parametric vs. non-parametric system representations; linear/non-linear; noise, transients and time variation; mapping from continuous to discrete models; and relevant identification approaches in continuous and discrete time formulations.
- Prerequisites: Undergraduate basic statistics and: either BMDE 519, or Signals and Systems (e.g., ECSE 303 & ECSE 304) or equivalent
- This course in the Faculty of Engineering is open only to McGill students.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisites: Undergraduate basic statistics and: either BMDE 519, or Signals and Systems (e.g., ECSE 303 & ECSE 304) or equivalent
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BMDE 503. Biomedical Instrumentation.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The principles and practice of making biological measurements in the laboratory, including theory of linear systems, data sampling, computer interfaces and electronic circuit design.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: Experience with differential equations, in particular Laplace Transforms and complex numbers (e.g. MATH 263 or MATH 381 or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
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BMDE 512. Finite-Element Modelling in Biomedical Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
General principles of quantitative modelling; types of models; principles of the finite-element method, primarily as applied to mechanical systems; introduction to the use of finite-element software; model generation from imaging data; modelling various material types, mainly biological; model validation.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: Differential equations (MATH 271 or equivalent) or permission of instructor
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BMDE 517. Electromagnetic Technologies for Biomedicine
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction into concepts and characteristics of electromagnetic (EM) fields interacting with the body, from theory through practice. Electromagnetic properties of biological tissues, safety considerations, electrode- and antenna-based measurements, and existing and emerging medical technologies.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 262 and MATH 263 and (ECSE 353 or ECSE 354 or PHYS 242) or permission of the instructor.
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BMDE 519. Biomedical Signals and Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the theoretical framework, experimental techniques and analysis procedures available for the quantitative analysis of physiological systems and signals. Lectures plus laboratory work using the Biomedical Engineering computer system. Topics include: amplitude and frequency structure of signals, filtering, sampling, correlation functions, time and frequency-domain descriptions of systems.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisites: Satisfactory standing in U3 Honours Physiology; or U3 Major in Physics-Physiology; or U3 Major Physiology-Mathematics; or permission of instructor
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BMDE 520. Machine Learning for Biomedical Data.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Theoretical and practical course in machine learning applied to the expanding richness of biomedical data, including multidimensional biomedical measurements centring on high-resolution body imaging and whole-genome common variant genetics.
- Prerequisite: MATH 203, MATH 223, MATH 323, and one course in computer programming (or equivalent background with permission of instructor).
- Additional background in Calculus and Probability is recommended, e.g. MATH 222 and MATH 204, but not required.
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BMDE 521. Computational Methods Single-Cell
Analytics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Computational methods (particularly machine learning methods) for various single-cell data analysis, modelling, and visualization tasks that could drive novel biomedical discoveries, focusing on “real-world” biomedical applications.
- Prerequisites: MATH 203, MATH 223, MATH 323, one course in computer programming and additional background in Calculus and Probability is required (e.g., MATH 222, MATH 204), or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EXMD 521.
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BMDE 610. Functional Neuroimaging Fusion.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Biomedical engineering: Multimodal data fusion of electrophysiology and functional neuroimaging data, including: detailed description of source localization methods for Electro- and MagnetoEncephaloGraphy data, analysis of brain hemodynamic activity through simultaneous recordings with electrophysiology, analysis and reconstruction of Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy data, modeling of the neurovascular coupling,validation methodology.
- Prerequisites: ECSE 305, MATH 223 or equivalent
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BMDE 660. Advanced MR Imaging and
Spectroscopy of the Brain.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy techniques to investigate the structure, connectivity, chemistry and physiology of the brain, including data
acquisition and reconstruction techniques, scanner hardware, and contrast mechanisms. Focus on neuroscience applications.
- Prerequisites: PHYS 241, ECSE 304 or ECSE 306; PHYS 242 or ECSE 251
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MDPH 607. Medical Imaging.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medical Physics Unit (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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This course is concerned with the principles of medical imaging as applied to conventional diagnostic radiography, X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The course emphasizes a linear system approach to the formation, processing, and display of medical images.
- Prerequisite (Graduate): MDPH 615
- Restriction: Open only to students registered in Medical Physics or Biological & Biomedical Engineering programs; permission of instructor for other students.
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Other Core Courses
BIEN 540. Information Storage and Processing in Biological Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Storage and processing of information in biological systems, both natural and artificially-created, ranging from biomolecules, cells, and populations of cells.
Information storage in DNA and DNA computation; molecular surfaces of proteins; computation with motile biological agents in networks; and biological and biologically-inspired algorithms.
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BIEN 545. Diagnostic Devices at the Point-of-Care.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The fundamental of diagnosis devices from design concepts to implementation in real-life application, a brief review of the gold standard diagnostic methods and their
limitations, the building blocks of an ideal diagnostic device with a focus on point-of-care applications, biomolecular recognition elements including different one-step and multi-step assays based on nucleic acids and proteins, and the fundamental of sample delivery systems and fluid flow based on microfluidics, the integration of bioassays and microfluidics in lab-on-chip devices for automated sample preparation and detection, real-life application of lab-on-chip devices in medical diagnosis and the commercialized approaches.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: BIEN 360, BIEN 314, or permission of the instructor
- Restrictions: Restrictions: Open to undergraduate (U3 or higher) and graduate students.
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BIEN 580. Synthetic Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Engineering principles in biology, BioBricks and standardization of biological components, parts registries, advanced molecular biology tools for DNA assembly,
genome editing, high-throughput genetic manipulation methods, construction of biological pathways, strategies for transcriptional control, examples of engineered
systems.
- Restriction: Permission of instructor
- 1. (3-2-4)
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BIEN 680. Bioprocessing of Vaccines.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Bioengineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Building on recent developments and expansion in the mammalian cell culture for production of complex biologics such as viral vaccines and viral vectors, the following topics will be covered: Principles of immunology and industrial virology; Cell physiology for vaccine production; Cell lines for vaccine production; Upstream process development and process intensification strategies; Purification and
downstream processing of viral vaccines; Analytical and potency assays; Formulations and delivery of vaccines; Basics of clinical trials and regulatory principles; Immunization policies. Case studies on bioprocessing/manufacturing licensed vaccines.
- Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
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BIEN 685. Gene and Cell Therapy Viral Vectors Biomanufacturing.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Basic knowledge in the design and biomanufacturing of viral vectors for gene and cell therapy interventions. Practical examples and case studies highlighting challenges and solutions associated with use of viral vectors such as Adeno-Associated Vectors (AAV), lentivirus vectors and Adenovirus vectors for gene delivery. Fundamental principles of gene and cell therapies through in-vivo and ex-vivo interventions. Design of AAV, Lentivirus and Adenovirus vectors: example of targeted diseases, including CAR-T cell therapy. Technologies and modes of vector manufacturing for clinical use.
- Prerequisites: BIEN 590 or permission of the instructor
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIEN 680
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BMDE 501. Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An overview of how techniques from engineering and the physical sciences are applied to the study of selected physiological systems and biological signals. Using specific biological examples, systems will be studied using: signal or finite-element analysis, system and identification, modelling and simulation, computer control of experiments and data acquisition.
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BMDE 504. Biomaterials and Bioperformance.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Biological and synthetic biomaterials, medical devices, and the issues related to their bioperformance. The physicochemical characteristics of biomaterials in relation to their biocompatibility and sterilization.
- Restriction: graduate and final-year undergraduate students from physical, biological and medical science, and engineering.
- This course in the Faculty of Engineering is open only to McGill students.
- (3-0-6)
- Restriction: Graduate and final-year undergraduate students from physical, biological and medical science, and engineering
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BMDE 505. Cell and Tissue Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Application of the principles of engineering, physical, and biological sciences to modify and create cells and tissues for therapeutic applications will be discussed, as well as the industrial perspective and related ethical issues.
- (3-0-6)
- 1.5 hours lecture/1.5 hours seminar per week
- Restriction: graduate and final year undergraduate students from physical, biological, and medical science, and engineering.
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BMDE 507. Formulation and Delivery of Biotherapeutics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to technologies for formulation and delivery of biotherapeutics. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles of formulation, delivery systems, manufacturing,
analytical techniques, and biomedical applications. Translational aspects are considered for formulated biotherapeutic products.
- Prerequisites CHEE 380 (or equivalent), CHEM 212 (or equivalent), and BIOL 201 (or equivalent), or permission of the instructor.
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BMDE 508. Introduction to Micro and Nano-Bioengineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The micro and nanotechnologies that drive and support the miniaturization and parallelization of techniques for life sciences research, including different inventions, designs and engineering approaches that lead to new tools and methods for the life sciences - while transforming them - and help advance our knowledge of life.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
- This course is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students having a biological/medical background or an engineering, physical sciences background. Engineering students enrolled in the Minor in Biomedical Engineering, or Honours in Electrical Engineering and Honours in Mechanical Engineering, should be particularly interested.
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BMDE 558. Healthcare Startups and Entrepreneurship.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to healthcare entrepreneurship, including the unique model and challenges of healthcare technology startups. Emphasis is placed on seeking venture capital investment in a healthcare startup business, including medical technologies (MedTech), pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, research tools, healthcare IT, and digital health, particularly as they differ from one another.
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BMDE 650. Advanced Medical Imaging.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Review of advanced techniques in medical imaging including: fast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI, MR angiography and quantitative flow measurement, spiral and dynamic x-ray computed tomography, 2D/3D positron emission tomography (PET), basic PET physiology, tracer kinetics, surgical planning and guidance, functional and anatomical brain mapping, 2D and 3D ultrasound imaging, and medical image processing.
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BMDE 654. Biomedical Regulatory Affairs - Medical Devices.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Regulatory strategies and quality management systems are critical for medical device development. This course provides an overview of regulatory requirements, and familiarize students with the important ISO and IEC standards pertaining to medical device development. This course will provide biomedical engineers with an understanding of the regulatory and quality requirements to translate a medical device idea into a commercial product, and will draw upon the expertise of invited speakers currently working in the medical devices industry.
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