UBCMaster of Engineering in Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of British Columbia · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Maximum 2 pages.

CV or resume

CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic referees preferred unless the program states otherwise.

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B+ average (76% at UBC); Or international equivalent. G+PS minimum; competitive programs typically admit above the minimum.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Engineering or related bachelor's background typically expected for MEng Biomedical Engineering.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); G+PS minimum pending department confirmation.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (L5, R/W 4.5, S4) | Old scale: 90 overall (R/L 22, W/S 21); MEng programs are not administered by G+PS; G+PS minima recorded where department-specific English was not confirmed.

Historical admission data is not published.