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Biomedical Research Centre

While we build our new home, the SBME is currently housed in UBC’s Biomedical Research Centre building.

Here, you’ll find our Student Services Office, active laboratories, innovation spaces and more.

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School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME)

2222 Health Sciences Mall
Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
604-822-7810
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SBME Student Services

2222 Health Sciences Mall
Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Room 251
604-822-0367 (please note: we work in a hybrid office with many staff regularly working from home; thus, this number is at times not monitored)
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Mon-Fri)

For student programs, admissions, graduation, and awards, see contact information further down the page and email the appropriate address. SBME Reception will not be able to answer questions or provide information for these inquiries; emails to reception are forwarded to the appropriate team member, but note that this will increase wait times for a response.

Students are encouraged to make advising appointments if they have questions about their academic programs. General information is also available on the Undergraduate and Graduate Advising Canvas courses. Read below for the types of appointments we offer, depending on what you’re looking for. Note that the SBME Student Services Office is closed to drop-in appointments.

It is highly recommended that you book an advising appointment in advance. We may not be able to accommodate drop-in requests. For appointment requests, email the appropriate contact based on your enquiry type below. Kindly note that we only book appointments with staff advisors. For appointments with faculty, contact the faculty member directly.

Undergraduate Program Enquiries

Pre-BME STT, First Year Admission to Engineering, Second Year Placement, and Minors

Engineering Student Services
604-822-6556
KAIS 1100
9:00am – 4:00pm | Monday – Wednesday, Friday
11:00am – 4:00pm | Thursday

Graduate Program Enquiries

Prospective Students
admissions@sbme.ubc.ca
604-822-0367
BRC 251

Current Students
students@sbme.ubc.ca
604-822-0367
BRC 251

Awards & Scholarships
awards@sbme.ubc.ca
604-822-0367

Dr. Karen Cheung
Graduate Program Advisor
kcheung+bmegrad@ece.ubc.ca
KAIS 3064

Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu
Graduate Program Advisor
jay@pathology.ubc.ca
LSC 4408

Dr. Dave Wilson
Graduate Program Advisor
david.wilson@ubc.ca
KAIS 3102

BME grad advising office hours: By appointment only. Please email to schedule an appointment.