What is iBioMed?
At McMaster University, we’re transforming healthcare challenges into a new learning experience with the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (iBioMed) program. We’re bringing together the best of our top-ranked health sciences and engineering programs into a hands-on, project-based program with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and learning to solve real-world problems by doing.
IBEHS 1 and Admissions
The Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences program has a common first year, also known as IBEHS 1. This allows students to explore all degree path options before choosing a focus stream of either the Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng. BME) or Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (B.H.Sc.). During the first year of study, iBioMed students develop a solid foundation in math and science, with a focus on biomedical engineering and the health science applications and are able to build a personal network of peers before moving to their level two streams.
Learn about the Admission process, from required courses and timelines to the Supplementary Application.
News
November 26, 2018 / Department News
Tributes given to educational innovator Del Harnish
Delsworth Harnish, vice-dean of undergraduate education for the Faculty of Health Sciences, has died after a short illness. Harnish established unique programs including the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences program known as iBioMed with the Faculty of Engineering.
November 12, 2018 / Department News
6 tips for startup success from McMaster Engineering innovators
Are you looking to build your big idea into a start-up success? In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, accomplished McMaster Engineering innovators and up and coming student startups share valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs.
October 26, 2018 / Department News
Engineering, meet Anatomy
iBioMed combines the best parts of McMaster University’s health sciences and engineering programs. This year our inaugural class started to dive deeper into the world of health sciences, so we took some time to check out McMaster’s Anatomy Lab!
Events
January 23, 2019, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Backpack to Briefcase: Alumni & Student Networking Event
Are you a student looking for mentorship and support? Alumni share their experiences to prepare you for your future years at McMaster and beyond.
February 4, 2019, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Women in Engineering Industry Night - 2019
Join us for our Women in Engineering Industry Night Q&A Panel!
March 29, 2019, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kipling 2019
The next Iron ring ceremony will take place on Friday March 29th, 2019.
Co-op and Careers
Careers
Graduates of this program will be uniquely positioned for careers in the biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and health and biomedical science sectors of the economy. They will also remain well-positioned for careers that fall within the spectrum of their engineering or health sciences discipline. They will be well equipped to pursue further studies in graduate research or professional health sciences careers, such as medicine, or take on entrepreneurship opportunities.
Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS)
Students in the iBioMed program will have Co-op and Career Services available through the Faculty of Engineering.
As for all engineering disciplines at McMaster, students in our programmes have the opportunity of applying for an industrial internship. If successful, the student typically is employed on industrial placement from the May following his/her third year in the academic programmes and returns to school for Level 4 in September of the following year.
Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS) is a joint venture between the McMaster Engineering Society and the Faculty of Engineering.
Spotlight
Janelle Hinds, B.Eng. '15
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Honoured for being an Everyday Political Citizen
Sarah Smith, B.Eng. '07
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Big Ideas: Matters of the Heart
Stephanie Chan, B.Eng. '08
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Eyeing Up the Future