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    Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science

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    Vancouver, CAMAScIn-person2 years
    CA$10,081.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16.67%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    26
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MASc program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$10,081.

    About the program

    The program trains students in fundamentals of biomedical engineering with research in biomechanics, biomaterials, biochemical processing, cellular engineering, imaging, medical devices, micro-electro-mechanical implantable systems, physiological modeling, simulation, monitoring, control, and medical robotics.

    Focus: research
    49th globally for Engineering and Technology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025), 31st globally in Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) | 2nd in Canada for Engineering (Maclean's University Rankings 2024), 2nd in Canada for Engineering and Technology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

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    Deadlines

    January 2027
    Jun 15, 2026
    September 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 93 Reading 22 Writing 21 Speaking 21 Listening 22
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 6.5 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada) for master's degrees

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia is CA$10,081 across 30 required credits.
    Is Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses
    How competitive is Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia?
    Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Applied ScienceFaculty of Applied Science at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 16.67%.