Specializations and variants
M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility (5.0 credits)
M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering with Collaborative Specialization in Data Science (5.0 credits)
M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering with Concentration in Clinical Engineering (5.0 credits)
M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility (5.0 credits)
M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering with Collaborative Specialization in Data Science (5.0 credits)
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering (1.5 credits)
Other information gathered
Program Requirements All master's students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 credits, which includes a 2.5 credit master's thesis. Courses must be selected with the approval of the student's supervisor. M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering (5.0 credits)
Other information gathered
M.A.Sc. Biomedical Engineering with Collaborative Specialization in Bioinformatics (5.0 credits) Consult the Bioinformatics section for details regarding admission requirements to this program. Requirements - thesis pathway (5.0 credits) 1. 0.5 credit in: 0.5 BIOM 5010 [0.5] Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 2. 1.0 credit in: 1.0 BIOL 5515 [0.5] Bioinformatics BIOL 5517 [0.5] Bioinformatics Seminar 3. 1.0 credit in BIOM (BMG) courses 1.0 4. 2.5 credits in: 2.5 BIOM 5909 [2.5] M.A.Sc. Thesis (in the specialization) 5. 0.0 credit in: 0.0 BIOM 5800 [0.0] Biomedical Engineering Seminar Total Credits 5.0 M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering (5.0 credits)
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in BIOM (BMG) courses | 1.0 | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in elective courses at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 1.0 | |
| 4. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| BIOM 5909 [2.5] | M.A.Sc. Thesis | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 2
| Requirements - Thesis pathway: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
| ACCS 5001 [0.5] | Critical Disability Studies | |
| ACCS 5002 [0.5] | Accessibility and Inclusive Design Seminar | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in BIOM(BMG) courses | 1.0 | |
| 4. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| BIOM 5909 [2.5] | M.A.Sc. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 3
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| DATA 5000 [0.5] | Introduction to Data Science | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in BIOM (BMG) courses | 1.0 | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in elective courses taken either at Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 0.5 | |
| 5. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| BIOM 5909 [2.5] | M.A.Sc. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| 6. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 4
| Requirements - by coursework | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 2.0 credits in BIOM (BMG) courses | 2.0 | |
| 3. 2.5 credits in elective courses at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 2.5 | |
| 4. 0.0 credit in: | ||
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 5
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| BIOM 5100 [0.5] | Biomedical Instrumentation | |
| BIOM 5200 [0.5] | Medical Imaging Modalities | |
| BIOM 5406 [0.5] | Clinical Engineering | |
| HLTH 5201 [0.5] | Fundamentals of Policy I: Policy Analysis | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| 3. 1.5 credit in: | 1.5 | |
| BIOM 5901 [1.5] | Clinical Engineering Project | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
| BIOM 5801 [1.0] | Clinical Engineering Internship | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 6
| Requirements - coursework pathway | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
| ACCS 5001 [0.5] | Critical Disability Studies | |
| ACCS 5002 [0.5] | Accessibility and Inclusive Design Seminar | |
| 3. 2.0 credits in BIOM (BMG) courses | 2.0 | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in a course designated as having sufficient accessibility content, at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 0.5 | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in elective courses at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 1.0 | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 7
| Requirements - by coursework: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| DATA 5000 [0.5] | Introduction to Data Science | |
| 3. 2.0 credits in BIOM (BMG) courses | 2.0 | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in elective courses at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 2.0 | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
| BIOM 5800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 8
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| BIOM 5010 [0.5] | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in BIOM (BMG) courses | 0.5 | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in elective courses at either Carleton University or University of Ottawa with the approval of the OCIBME Director or Associate Director | 0.5 | |
| 4. Completion of: | 0.0 | |
| BIOM 6800 [0.0] | Biomedical Engineering PhD Seminar | |
| 5. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination before the end of the fourth term of registration | ||
| 6. A written thesis proposal and oral examination to take place before the end of the sixth term of registration | ||
| 7. 0.0 credits in: | 0.0 | |
| BIOM 6909 [0.0] | Ph.D. Thesis | |
| Total Credits | 1.5 |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2026-27
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradprograms/biomedicalengineering/