Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Biomedical Engineering] From McMaster University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Biomedical Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus

₹1.9 L/Yr

CA$3,154 /Yr
  • McMaster University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The PhD degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis.
  • Students completing a PhD will be required to complete 2 courses beyond the masters or 5 courses beyond the baccalaureate degree.
  • One must be the core course and one additional course must be from the complimentary discipline from their background (Engineering students must take at least one 700 level Health Science Course, Health/Life Science students must take at least one 700 level engineering course).
  • The specialization areas of the program are:
    • Biomaterials and Devices
    • Imaging, Sensing and Detection
    • Therapeutics
  • Students must attend all seminars in the Biomedical Engineering Program seminar series. They must present one seminar on the research they have carried out while enrolled in the program.
  • PhD candidates are required to complete a comprehensive examination in the form of a research proposal on a topic related to but distinct from the student’s thesis topic.
  • The School of Biomedical Engineering admits new students for two term (Fall and Winter) with our largest intake being in September (Fall term).
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 57,000 USD.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹193656 (CAD 3154)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)₹564573 (CAD 9195)
Housing (Off-Campus)₹298404 (CAD 4860)
Health insurance₹12464 (CAD 203)
Other Fees₹9824 (CAD 160)
Total Cost₹885265 (CAD 14418)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold  M.Sc., M.A.Sc. or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • Students must have a B+ minimum average grade in their final 2 years of study.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, if students have given the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

309 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

Following are the required document:

  • Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees. 
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Academic or Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.

Ranking

2023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Medicine 85 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

QS World University logo
Medicine 48 out of 520 in Global Ranking

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline for January 2024 Intake (1st Aug 2023)
Application Deadline for May 2024 Intake (1st Dec 2023)
Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake (1st Apr 2024)
INR 5.1 L/Yr
CAD 8,242 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
  • PTE: 60
Regular Application Deadline (28th Feb 2023)
Deadline To Submit Supporting Documents (14th Mar 2023)
INR 56.3 L/Yr
CAD 91,760 /Yr
  • MCAT: 500
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL: 100

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Bioinstrumentation
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomechanics
  • Cellular, Tissue, and Genetic Engineering
  • Clinical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Orthopedic Bioengineering
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Ontario Graduate ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 6.7 L/Yr$10,847Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Australia Awards ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 85,039/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial FellowshipScholarship per student₹ 20.3 L/Yr$33,115Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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