Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Check out the IBBME Grad Programs


Master of Health Science in Clinical Biomedical Engineering
@ The University of Toronto

About the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at U of T

IBBME is home to the common research and teaching interests of the faculties of Applied Science and Engineering, Dentistry, and Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T). Students and faculty work in an environment that encourages team dynamics and inter-professional solutions.

Located in the heart of the Toronto Discovery District, IBBME offers research ties with sister departments at U of T, as well as researchers at the university’s 11 affiliated teaching hospitals.

With these strong ties and our world-class faculty members, we are advancing biomedical engineering research, ranging from the most fundamental aspects of molecular and structural biology to creating novel clinical technologies, and are achieving our vision of becoming one of the top bioengineering departments in North America.

The Master of Health Science in Clinical Engineering is one of the challenging and rewarding graduate degree programs offered by the Institute.

A one-of-a kind program

Established in 1984, the Clinical Engineering Program was the first of its kind in Canada, and continues
to be the leading program in the country. It is designed specifically to produce qualified engineers with expertise in the applied side of engineering in health care.

· Inter-professional 2 year program: 6 courses + 3 internships + thesis
· Contemporary courses by leading clinicians and engineers
· Clinically relevant research project
· Internships in hospitals and medical device industry

Career with impact

The majority of our graduates enjoy exciting careers as clinical engineers in:
· Hospitals
· The medical device industry
· Health care consulting firms
· Medical research facilities & educational institutions

Others have gone on to pursue research (Ph.D.) or medicine

Support for the students

Stipend funding is available for qualified domestic candidates. Students may also obtain funding through their internships, thesis project supervisors, U of T fellowship and external scholarships.

General admission requirements

Applicants are expected to have a minimum academic standing of A- in the final two years of study, are required to have an undergraduate engineering degree and be eligible for license as a professional engineer.

Application deadline

Application for entry in Sept. 2010 starts on Nov. 1, 2009 and the deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2010.

Find out more

Find out more information about the Clinical Engineering Program at:
http://www.ibbme.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/degree/clinical.htm

And

http://www.ibbme.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate.htm

Or contact:

Paulina Staszuk
Clinical Engineering Program Coordinator
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto
164 College Street, Room 407
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G9

Telephone: 416-978-6102
Fax: 416-978-4317
Email: clinicaleng.ibbme@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.ibbme.utoronto.ca/

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