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Biological Engineering (MEng)

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•QS 2027 #298

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Biological Engineering (MEng) is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 3,768 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,768 / semester

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Program details

Overview

This professional, course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) applies natural science and engineering principles to biological systems, with focused research streams in environmental engineering and biosystems engineering. Coursework and research projects address environmental concerns and the sustainable use of natural resources within the Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science at Dalhousie University. The program runs a minimum of 16 months of full-time study, with part-time study also available, and is delivered in person on the Halifax campus. Students complete graduate coursework alongside either a project or standalone project option, allowing them to acquire specialized engineering knowledge and advance their careers without committing to a full thesis. Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum admission requirements together with the department's program-specific requirements. The degree is administered jointly by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and prepares graduates for technical and design roles that draw on both engineering and biological expertise.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum admission requirements in addition to the program-specific requirements set by the Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science; international applicants must also satisfy Dalhousie's graduate English language proficiency requirements.

About Dalhousie University

“Ora et Labora”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
QS rank: #298
Programs: 261
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Biological Engineering (MEng) award?

Dalhousie University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Biological Engineering (MEng) take?

The programme runs for 16 months.

How much does Biological Engineering (MEng) cost?

Tuition is CAD 3,768 per semester for local students.

Can Biological Engineering (MEng) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Dalhousie University.

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