Study Biomedical Engineering at Carleton University
Carleton University · Ottawa · Canada
Biomedical and electrical or biomedical and mechanical engineering in Canada's capital Ottawa.
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Programmes
Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering
Tuition fees
approx. 26,000 to 31,200 € per year
Duration
4 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application with school-leaving certificate, maths and physics grades and English test
Intake
September
Recognition
Canadian accredited engineering degree (BEng)
Living costs
approx. 1,050 to 1,450 € per month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Biomedical engineering in Canada's capital
Carleton University is a public university in Ottawa with a strong engineering faculty. It offers biomedical engineering in two specialisations.
- Type: Public university
- Programmes: Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering
- Language of instruction: English
- Co-op: optional
- Start of studies: September
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Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- BEng Biomedical and Electrical Engineering: 4 years, focus on medical electronics and signals. Curriculum and details
- BEng Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering: 4 years, focus on biomechanics, implants and devices. Curriculum and details
Study conditions and campus life abroad
Both specialisations take four years, with optional co-op terms in industry.
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
International students pay approx. 26,000 to 31,200 € per year. Living costs in Ottawa are approx. 1,050 to 1,450 € per month.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Ottawa is Canada's bilingual capital, safe, green and home to many federal research institutes.
- City: Ottawa
- Country: Canada
- Living costs: approx. 1,050 to 1,450 € per month
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
What does biomedical engineering cost at Carleton?
International students pay approx. 26,000 to 31,200 € per year.
Which specialisations are offered?
Biomedical and electrical engineering or biomedical and mechanical engineering.
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