University of Waterloo offers PhD in Biomedical Engineering, a doctorate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Biomedical Engineering at the University of Waterloo leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded through the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The program combines graduate coursework with original research at the intersection of biology, medicine, and engineering, covering research fields such as biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, and informatics. Students develop the interdisciplinary expertise needed to work across these fields while undertaking a doctoral research project under faculty supervision. Admission normally requires a research thesis-based master's degree, or equivalent, in engineering, applied science, or science, together with a minimum overall average of 80%. The program is delivered on campus and runs full-time over 48 months, with admission available for the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers in academia, government, and industry, applying engineering methods to biological and medical problems.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a research thesis-based master's degree, or equivalent, in engineering, applied science, or science, with a minimum overall average of 80%. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's English language proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall, with 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in speaking, or IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and speaking).
