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Duration

4 years

Tuition

$59,357

  Hamilton

Sep 1-Sep 3

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1887

Scholarships

no

Fusing McMaster’s top-rated health sciences and engineering programs into a unique, problem-based learning experience. iBioMed students graduate ready to develop biomedical engineering solutions for real-world healthcare problems.

iBioMed students work in state-of-the-art laboratories to learn the foundations of engineering, health sciences and entrepreneurship.

Students complete a common first year in the principles of engineering, health and entrepreneurship. They grow human tissue in labs, learn to program robots, design medical devices like hip implants and more. First year courses are: Health Solutions Design Projects I: Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals and Design, General Chemistry for Engineers I, Engineering Mathematics I, II-A, II-B, Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Innovation: From Bench to Market, Introductory Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields, and Electives: 3 units of an approved complementary studies elective.

Students are required to have a minimum admission average of 90% in Grade 12 courses including English, Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, and Biology.

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Student Reviews (13)

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McMaster University

Collaborative rather than competitive

Mika Mseuda

Hamilton • February 20, 2026

Graduated From

Engineering 1

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

McMaster University’s Engineering program has a common first year, which I actually appreciated—it gave me time to explore different disciplines before choosing my stream. It’s definitely rigorous, and the workload can be intense, but it pushes y...

McMaster University’s Engineering program has a common first year, which I actually appreciated—it gave me time to explore different disciplines before choosing my stream. It’s definitely rigorous, and the workload can be intense, but it pushes you to think critically and manage your time well. The community is collaborative rather than competitive, and there are plenty of design teams and clubs to get involved in. Overall, it’s demanding but rewarding if you’re ready to put in the effort.

McMaster University

Interdisciplinary focus really sets you apart

Darnell Schaefer

Hamilton • February 20, 2026

Graduated From

Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

As a graduate of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences program, I found it to be a great mix of engineering, health, and real-world problem solving. The program is project-heavy, so you build practical skills fast, and the interdi...

As a graduate of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences program, I found it to be a great mix of engineering, health, and real-world problem solving. The program is project-heavy, so you build practical skills fast, and the interdisciplinary focus really sets you apart. It’s challenging, but it prepares you well for industry, grad school, or professional programs.

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