MEng Academic Requirements
1. Introduction
The BME MEng is a non-thesis, course-based program in which students study various topics in engineering, biomedical sciences, and entrepreneurship. The program includes a mandatory internship course for students to gain practical biomedical engineering experience.
There are various program delivery options including Full-Time or Extended Full-Time. Students select a program delivery mode when submitting their MEng program application.
The program is made up of a total of 5.0 full-course equivalent (FCE) credits. Most graduate courses are weighed 0.5 FCE. Eight half-credits (or 4.0 FCE) are obtained through lecture based courses, while the final two half-course equivalents (or 1.0 FCE) are earned after completion of BME1899Y, an Internship in Applied Research course.
2. Overview
There is considerable flexibility in course selection and scheduling. A suggested program timeline is below. Alternate timelines are possible and should be discussed with the Industrial Program Manager & Internship Coordinator.
Topics of Study |
Suggested Timeline MEng |
Suggested Timeline MEng EFT |
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Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (0.5 must be BME1800H or BME1801H) |
1.0 FCE |
2.0 FCE FALL Year1
2.0 FCE WINTER Year1 |
1.0 FCE FALL Year1
1.0 FCE WINTER Year1
1.0 FCE FALL Year2
1.0 FCE WINTER Year2 |
Biomedical Engineering courses or Biomedical Sciences courses |
2.0 FCE |
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Additional graduate STEM courses |
1.0 FCE |
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BME1899Y Internship in Applied Research |
1.0 FCE |
1.0 FCE SUMMMER Year1 |
1.0 FCE SUMMMER Year1 or Year2 |
Ready to Graduate |
5.0 FCE |
August 31st Year 1 |
August 31st Year 2 |
3. MEng Courses
3.1 General Course Information
Students select and self-enroll in courses through ACORN and maintain their own course timetable and schedule.
Briefly, course codes at the University of Toronto are organized as follows:
- A three letter course prefix denotes the academic unit or department who offers the course, e.g., 'BME'
- A serious of numbers identifies the specific course - 4 digit course numbers denote graduate level courses, e.g., BME1800H, while 3 digit course numbers denote undergraduate courses e.g., BME350H1
- A suffix (H or Y) denotes the course weight
MEng students may take one 500-level undergraduate course toward MEng course requirements, e.g., BME595H1, if desired. The remaining courses must be graduate level selections.
3.2 Mandatory Courses
One of BME1800 or BME1801 is required to graduate from the MEng program, without exception. Both BME1800 and BME1801 can be taken by those interested in product development and regulatory requirements.
A second commercialization course is required. Options include: BME1405, BME1439, BME1802, BME1801, BME1800 or any APS or TEP courses course offed by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. APS/TEP courses, which are part of the optional Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE) emphasis, are divided into 4 pillars:
- Leadership: View course descriptions and schedule
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: View course descriptions and schedule
- Finance & Management: View course descriptions and schedule
- Engineering & Society: View course descriptions and schedule
MEng students may take a maximum of two APS or TEP coded courses toward MEng course requirements. Students pursuing the ELITE emphasis must take 2 additional courses above and beyond normal MEng program requirements.
3.3 Biomedical Engineering and Elective Courses
MEng students must take 4 courses (2.0 FCE) in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Sciences courses. These courses need to be related to biomedical engineering in content but do not necessarily need to have a 'BME' course code. In addition, 2 courses (1.0 FCE) in STEM electives must be completed. Electives can be other biomedical engineering courses, or other STEM selections.
The Industrial Program Manager & Internship Coordinator will share course planning resources and BME course lists prior to course enrollment in July of each year. Students will have the opportunity to have their course selections reviewed prior to enrollment and can refer to the table below for planning purposes:
Commercialization 1800/01 | 2nd Commercialization Course | 0.5 FCE BME Course | 0.5 FCE BME Course | 0.5 FCE BME Course | 0.5 FCE BME Course | 0.5 FCE Elective | 0.5 FCE Elective |
BME1800 OR BME1801 |
BME1405, BME1439, BME1802, APS/TEP course 2nd of BME1800/1801 |
If students are unsure about whether a course will meet MEng requirements they can contact the Industrial Program Manager & Internship Coordinator.
3.4 Specialty Topics
For course planning purposes, specialty topics in biomedical engineering are listed below. Specialty topics are for planning purposes only, and WILL NOT appear on the student transcript or diploma. Students are free to mix and match and plan courses based on areas of interest.
Specialty Topics |
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Medical Imaging Courses | Molecular Engineering Courses | Microengineering Courses | Nanoengineering Courses | Neural Engineering Courses | Regenerative Medicine Courses | Rehabilitation Engineering Courses | Coding/AI Course | Device and Technology Courses |
BME595 F | BME1459 W | BME1560 F | CHE1333 F | BME1500 F | BME1454 F | BME1473 F | BME1478 F | BME1405 F |
BME1453 F | JCB1349 W | MIE1359 W | MBP1410W (0.25FCE) | BME1472 F | JTC1331 F | BME1520 F | BME1560 F | BME1439 W |
JEB1433 W | JMB1050 W | BME1462 W | PCL1004 Y (1.0FCE) | BME1473 F | BME1550 W | BME1466 W | BME1570 F | BME1800 W |
BME1466 F | BME1560 F | BME1460 W | MIE1359 W | BME1580 F | CHE1334 W | BME 1540 W | BME1510 W | BME1801 F |
BME1460 W | CHM1104 F | BME1452 | BME1453 F | JPB1071 W | MIE1359H | BME1471 W | LMP1210 W | BME1520 F |
BME1462 W | BME1453 F | JEB1444 W | LMP1103 (0.25FCE) | REH1500 W | HAD5751 W | BME1580 F | ||
ECE1475 W | BME1088 | MIE1452 F | REH5100 W | PSL4040 | BME1802 F | |||
ECE1512 | ECE1513 | MIE1401 F | ||||||
BME1530 |
The session in which a course is typically offered is denoted as either "F' for Fall or "W" for Winter.
Not all courses are offered every year and students must plan their curriculum accordingly. Enrollment for all courses, including BME1800 and BME1801, is on a 'first come first served' basis.
The above table is not exhaustive and a number of other courses from FASE or partner departments can count toward the MEng course requirement.
Some courses from other departments may require the submission of an Add/Drop Form - contact the Industrial Program Manager & Internship Coordinator for assistance.
4. MEng Internship - BME1899Y: Practical Experience in Applied Research
One of the most unique components of the MEng Program is the opportunity to acquire practical experience and knowledge during a hands-on experience course. The MEng internship is a course that is taken for 1.0 FCE and graded on a CR/NCR basis. Typically, MEng students complete their internship in the summer session, however students can enroll in BME1899Y off-cycle in the Fall or Winter term, if they find a suitable position. The course is often carried out in industry, private consulting firms, hospitals, or government institutions. Students may also participate in design projects or work in academic labs to fulfill the educational requirement of BME1899Y.
MILESTONE | COMPLETE BY | COMPLETED |
Communicate U of T Email to MEng program manager to gain access to the Internship Database | Sept 30 | |
Review Employer List and Select 5 Companies of Interest | Sept 30 | |
Create/Update LinkedIn profile | Sept 30 | |
Attend 2 Professional Development Workshops (BME Specific Sessions or via the CLNx) | Dec 31 | |
Attend Career Fair and Networking Events | Fall and Winter | |
Attend BME1899Y Info Session | January | |
Begin job search for Summer Internships | January and ongoing | |
Accept and offer and enroll in BME1899Y on Acorn | April 30 | |
Submit Agreement Form to the Program Manager | May 15 | |
Submit Interim Report to Program Manager | June 30 | |
Submit Final Report to Program Manager | August 31 | |
Complete Program Completion Form to request graduation | August 31 |
- Work permit duration and stipulations - contact Immigration Advising team at the Centre for International Experience.
- Salary subsidies - some subsidies require the recipient to be enrolled as a student. Students must be honest with the employer about their enrollment status during the hiring process.