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PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Université de Montréal offers PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical, a postgraduate diploma in General Engineering programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: General Engineering
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate diploma provides specialized training in biomedical engineering across several areas of specialization, including biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, electrophysiology, clinical engineering, rehabilitation engineering, instrumentation and biomedical imaging, and health information sciences. The 30-credit, non-thesis programme is delivered full-time or part-time through day courses at the Montreal campus, with a minimum full-time completion of two trimesters or the equivalent and a maximum of four years, and intakes in Fall and Winter. Coursework combines engineering, physiology, and biomedical-science foundations with applied, laboratory-based training in one or more specialization axes chosen to match the applicant's prior academic background. Graduates are prepared for roles in hospitals, medical-device companies, clinical-engineering departments, and research settings, applying engineering methods to healthcare technology and rehabilitation challenges.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an eligible institution, with requirements varying by country or province of completion. A curriculum vitae and a structured letter of presentation are required, describing the applicant's educational pathway toward biomedical engineering and current knowledge in engineering, physics, electricity, and mechanics; mathematics, computer science, and programming; physiology and biochemistry; and laboratory sciences. A letter of recommendation is optional but recommended.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université de Montréal

“Fide Splendet et Scientia”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of General Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en génie biomédical be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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