Changes to iBioMed Operations
The Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (iBioMed) team is working remotely and available to help you. We will be responding to emails between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday. Please understand that this is a very busy period, and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner.
The iBioMed Office (MDCL 3510) will move from in-person appointments to phone / video appointments and continue to be available by email.
For general inquiries, please contact ibiomed@mcmaster.ca, or please feel free to contact anyone of the following individuals for support:
alexa.behar@mcmaster.ca or ext. 24548
conryb@mcmaster.ca or ext. 24585
leesk2@mcmaster.ca
profeta@mcmaster.ca
weldonm@mcmaster.ca
pillil@mcmaster.ca
bolap1@mcmaster.ca
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.
What is HESE?
The Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE) program is a five-year program where students are required to complete core project and design-based courses from the iBioMed program in addition to courses that integrate Business and Engineering.
News
September 29, 2020 / Department News
Five students share secrets to co-op success
This year’s Co-op Return to (Virtual) Campus Event on September 16 welcomed 235 participants.
September 25, 2020 / Department News
iBioMed's ten tips for making the most of a virtual learning environment (infographic)
Adjusting to an online learning environment can be a challenge, but iBioMed has you covered! We've put together our top tips to help you succeed this (virtual) year.
September 16, 2020 / Department News
The Forge Entrepreneur Demo Day features 8 Mac Eng startups
This year’s Demo Day will take place on Thursday, September 17th at 12:00 PM.
Events
January 20, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Virtual 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.
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
Hosam Abdel Hafeez
Hosam | Level 3 HESE student, business owner and iBioMed Ambassador
Janelle Hinds, B.Eng. '15
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Honoured for being an Everyday Political Citizen
John Milkovich
John Milkovich | Level 2 HESE student making waves overseas
Sarah Smith, B.Eng. '07
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Big Ideas: Matters of the Heart
Shawn Keating, BEng 2010
Electrical and Biomedical Engineer
Stephanie Chan, B.Eng. '08
(Electrical & Biomedical Engineering) | Eyeing Up the Future
Yumna Irfan
Yumna Irfan | Level 3 HESE student passionate about math, engineering and programming