Biomedical Engineering Technology 3407

In the biomedical equipment industry, engineering and scientific disciplines merge, resulting in innovations that bring benefits to both the health care system and society. Firms in this industry must now meet the challenge of providing a wider range of quality products. As a result, there will be a greater need for qualified professionals. Biomedical engineering integrates various principles including electronics, micro-controller, computer, chemical, biology, medicine, health, and engineering in the design of medical equipment, rehabilitation and health improvement devices.

In response to this growing demand for technology professionals who understand health-related fields, Centennial College is offering the Biomedical Engineering Technology. The program will prepare you for a challenging career with the latest technology, while continuing to evolve to reflect the ever-growing innovations.

This program provides an optimum balance between theory and hands-on labs with ever present technical problem-solving. You can graduate as a technician after the first two years, or continue in this three-year technology program.

Program Highlights

• Opportunity exists for three paid co-op work terms
•  The program has its own Biomedical Student Club
• Hands-on experience is gained with a wide range of high-tech equipment
• A strong focus is placed on hands-on labs to enhance classroom learning
• The program is part of an active student chapter of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• The advanced diploma that is earned is recognized in Canada and abroad, reflecting high standards of learning

Educational Partners

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with selected universities. These partnerships allow graduates to apply academic credit towards further study.

Our partners are:

• Athabasca University, Science degree
• Lakehead University, Engineering degree

Centennial College expects students applying for admission to certificate or diploma programs to present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Academic Requirements

• Compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent
• Math 11M or U, or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent

Co-op Requirements

• Minimum C grade in COMM-170/171, minimum 2.5 GPA, and minimum 80 per cent of year 1 courses required for COOP-221

Semester/ Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 2.0 GPA required for progression to semester 5 and 6 and technology graduation

Notes

• Student will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results
• Student will be placed in the appropriate math level based on skills assessment results

The qualification requirements and costs for each external  accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body and not by Centennial College.  In order to qualify for any of those external accreditations, designations, certification or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and materials of those external bodies.

Career Outlook

Health care technology professionals work in settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Medical equipment companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Quality control
• Sales and customer service