The Master's in Translational BME
Launch your career as a medical technology industry professional
The (M.Sc.A.) Master's in Translational Biomedical Engineering enables students to become medical technology industry professionals, leading the design, development, and commercialization of biomedical technologies.
- Intensive, 1-year, 45-credit professional training program
- Core courses taught by industry-leading experts in Medical Technology
- Complementary courses offered by world-class professors in Biomedical Engineering
- Experiential industry internship applies coursework to design and develop real-world MedTech
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 Scholarship at a value of $20,000 per year.
Scholarship applications must be received by June 1st. Please contact info.bme [at] mcgill.ca for instructions.
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 | PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1  and PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 , 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 for current industry professionals with Canadian or Canadian Permanent Residence status, 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 (15 credits); Fall/Winter (coursework)
Available Start Dates: Fall semester
Format: Full-Time, On-Campus
Pre-requisites:
| Undergraduate Degree | Required Course(s) |
|---|---|
| All students | PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 and PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 , 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: Whilst this program is designed for current industry professionals, no prior work experience is required
Possible Career Outcomes: Biomedical Engineering, MedTech R&D, Clinical Trials, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA), Patents & IP, Reimbursement, Entrepreneurship
Cutting-edge medical technology
McGill's Department of Biomedical Engineering is internationally recognized for its excellence in research and education, while McGill University is ranked as the top university in Canada (QS World University Rankings ).
Students in these programs learn with experienced industry experts and world-renowned professors in biomedical engineering.
Essential industry knowledge
Students learn with industry experts to cover core topics in Translational BME:
- Medical Technology Development
- Clinical Trials
- Intellectual Property
- Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs
The Master's program integrate core translational courses with in-depth exposure to research areas in biomedical engineering.