Electrical and Computer Engineering (Health Technologies) (Co-op) - Master of Engineering (MEng)

Engineering 7

Engineering 7 (E7) Building on À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's East Campus.

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation with innovations like artificial intelligence, telemedicine, wearable devices, and data analytics.

In the Master of Engineering Co-Op Collaborative Health Technologies program, you will learn to work with healthcare professionals, engineers, data scientists, ethicists, and policymakers, fostering a diverse and comprehensive approach to problem-solving to leverage and drive these advancements.

This program is coursework-based with one to two terms of co-op work placements to provide you with the real-world hands-on experience you need to advance your career and give you a competitive edge in the job market. It is self-funded and doesn’t require a supervisor.

Program highlights

  • Build your network of professional contacts by getting to know your classmates – many of whom are successful early- and mid-career professionals from around the world.  
  • Real-world hands-on experience with paid co-op placements to give you a competitive edge.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your employability.

Specialization options

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Leadership
  • Computer Networking and Security
  • Nanoelectronic Circuits and Systems
  • Nanoelectronic Devices and Materials
  • Software
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Quantum Engineering

Program overview

Department/School: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Co-operative, Collaborative, Master's, Professional
Length of program: 20 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Coursework

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)
  • ´³³Ü²Ô±ðÌý1 (for admission in January of the following year)
  • October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission requirements

  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either
    • (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, or
    • (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution.
  • A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application materials

  • Resume

  • Statement of interest
    • A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.
  • Transcript(s)

  • References
    • °Õ·É´ÇÌýreferences are required; at least one from academic sources.
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

Tuition and fees