Overview

Features

The Department at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering, as well as the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences.

Programme Structure

Research

The research activities of members of the Department are directed at aspects of biomedical engineering, including but not limited to digital image processing, nano structured biomaterials, in-vivo nuclear magnetic resonance, including vascular imaging, stroke, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), as well as non-invasive biochemical analysis through spectroscopic methods, MRI of cerebral vascular disease, and restoration of function following spinal cord injury.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 17 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.3 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from another institution, and a TOEFL score of 95 or equivalent on the internet-based test where applicable.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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