PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Academic regulations

Academic regulations for graduate and postdoctoral studies (page in French)

Studies in this program are governed by the educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the provisions for direct entry to the PhD programs in the Faculty of Medicine, and the following provisions:

1. Admission requirements
To be admitted as a regular student in the PhD (Biomedical Engineering) program, candidates must:

• Meet the general admission requirements (section XI) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
• Demonstrate good knowledge of French and English (learn more).
• Obtain the support of a professor who agrees to supervise their work.

1.1 Admission requirements – transfer to PhD from MSc

• Have an MSc (Biomedical Engineering) or an MSc in a relevant discipline, or a degree or education that is deemed equivalent.
• Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3.

1.2 Admission requirements – direct entry to PhD from BSc

• Hold a bachelor's degree in science, applied science or engineering that is relevant to the desired area of specialization or a degree in medicine (MD), veterinary medicine (DVM) or dental medicine (DMD).

The dean cannot guarantee that all eligible candidates will be accepted into the program.