Admissions
First Year
Our biomedical engineering undergraduate program is composed of dedicated classes in 2nd through 4th year as well as specialized courses in first year accessed through the Pre-Biomedical Engineering Timetable. Only students admitted to the BASC program at UBC will be invited to submit a supplementary form to gain permission to register in a PBME Timetable. Every year we receive more applications than we can accommodate, so put your best foot forward!
Second Year
At the end of first year, engineering students are asked to submit an online Program Preference Form indicating the departments in which they are most interested. Program placement is based on academic performance and is very competitive. The GPA cut-off for admission changes from year to year. Students are admitted through a broad-based admission process. We are looking for students with proven academic track records who will actively contribute to the SBME community. As well as meeting the minimum academic requirements for admission, broad-based considerations also include a students’ unique life experience, their non-academic backgrounds and hobbies, and especially their passion for the field.
Specializations
As you progress through your degree you can begin to customize your learning experience toward the specific specialization that interests you the most. This means you get learning experience across a broad spectrum of topics while delving deep into the subject of your choosing. These specializations are broad and interdisciplinary, and this specialization model allows you to truly customize your Biomedical Engineering degree to your interests.
Transfer
Students who wish to transfer into Biomedical Engineering should contact Applied Science Engineering Academic Services.
Visiting | Exchange
Students enrolled in the BME program are eligible to participate in the Coordinated International Experience (CIE) program, which allows them to continue their studies at one of UBC’s partner institutions in Europe, Australia, or Asia. This opportunity should take place in the 4th year of the program, before completing 4th year courses, to ensure that students have sufficient time to receive the course approvals and take the required courses for their program, after their return.
General Process for Going on Exchange:
1. Preliminary Planning: Meet with SBME Student Services to discuss your initial course planning for the exchange. Please send us an email at students@sbme.ubc.ca if you are planning on going on exchange.
2. Course Proposal: Connect with the CIE office and complete a Course Planning Proposal. This outlines the courses you plan to take abroad.
3. Course Selection: While on exchange, select your courses at the partner institution based on the approved proposal.
4. Return to UBC: After returning, your approved courses will be credited by a transfer advisor and applied to your program by your SBME Advisor. Any unapproved courses will be evaluated by the Director upon your return.
5. Complete Program Requirements: In your final year in the program, you will need to register in the remaining courses required for your program. Please reach out to an advisor for help with planning your remaining 4th year courses.
For more detailed information regarding the exchange process with SBME, please visit the SBME Undergrad Advising (NEW) Canvas Page.