Program Information

School: Simon Fraser University – Faculty of Applied Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Degree: Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study: Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Description: 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. Because of the complexity of BME this option is offered in honours version only.

The Biomedical Engineering Option is interdisciplinary in nature and provides a basic undergraduate Engineering background combined with biomedical-related coursework in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Chemistry and Biology.
URL: Biomedical Engineering (BASc) at Simon Fraser University – Faculty of Applied Sciences
Length: 5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $14,700

Please visit http://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2016/fall/fees-and-regulations/tuition-fees/undergraduate.html#domestic for more details on tuition and other fees.
Scholarships: 2
Careers: Biomedical Engineers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* 86
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 

Obtain a minimum grade of 60% in English 4U Obtain a minimum grade of 60% in any Math 3U/3M or 4U/4M or MCT4C, MBF3C, MAP4C Graduate from high school Your admission average is calculated on six approved grade 12 courses, as specified below. ENG 4U, MHF 4U or MCV 4U, SCH 4U, SPH 4U, and two other courses coded 4U/4M or DU/DM (acceptable International, Classical and Native Language courses must be completed at the Grade 12 (DU/DM) level)
Additional Admission Requirements:

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