OpenFieldMcMaster Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Biomedical Engineering
World-class interdisciplinary graduate training at the School of Biomedical Engineering, bridging microfluidics, biomaterials, medical imaging, and smart health devices.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or life sciences with minimum B+ average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate capstone design or laboratory research experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed annual funding package of CAD $23,000/year for full-time research candidates
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Supported by departmental research assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Fall intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McMaster University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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