Carleton University

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at Carleton University equips students with the skills necessary to design and assess medical technologies that integrate electronics, sensing, and signal processing. Throughout the program, you will learn to develop safe and reliable systems utilized in diagnostics, monitoring, and clinical engineering applications.

• Level: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Duration: Typically 4 years (subject to course load and progression)
• Credits: Commonly 120 credit hours (varies by curriculum requirements)
• Delivery: On-campus
• Co-op: Paid co-op option may be available
• Location: Carleton University (near Kanata North, Ottawa)
• Language of instruction: English

What you'll study

The program combines core engineering principles with specialized knowledge in biomedical and electrical engineering. You will progress through essential science and engineering courses, eventually focusing on advanced topics such as biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and systems engineering.

Core academic areas

• Engineering mathematics and quantitative methods (e.g., calculus and linear algebra)
• Foundations in physics and chemistry
• Fundamentals of electrical and systems engineering
• Biomedical instrumentation and bio-signal processing
• Sensing, microdevice concepts, and applied engineering design

Biomedical and electrical engineering course themes

• Bioinstrumentation and signals
• Signal processing
• Systems engineering
• Integrated sensors and clinical engineering topics
• Microdevice fabrication concepts
• Electromagnetism and related engineering applications
• Robotics and surgical robotics topics (where offered)

Capstone / design experience

The program includes a culminating design or project component, allowing you to apply your technical expertise to real-world engineering challenges. The specific course title and timing may differ based on curriculum updates.

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is primarily based on your secondary school academic preparation and performance. Specific GPA requirements may vary and should be confirmed through official channels.

English requirements

Accepted English tests (minimum scores):

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 86
• PTE Academic: 60
• Duolingo English Test: 120

Ensure your test scores are valid at the time of application. Check Carleton University’s official website for any updates on specific requirements.

Other requirements

• Completion of a secondary school/high school graduation certificate (typically a minimum of 12 years of education).
• Submission of senior high school transcripts along with your graduation diploma/certificate and relevant exam results.

Required high school subjects

• Chemistry: SL or HL
• Physics: SL or HL
• One of the following (IB): Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL) or Applications and Interpretation (HL)

Career prospects

Graduates of the Biomedical and Electrical Engineering program are well-prepared for various career opportunities in the healthcare technology sector, including roles in research and development, clinical engineering, and medical device manufacturing. The skills acquired in this program also provide a strong foundation for further studies or specialized training in related fields.