Welcome to SBME @UBC
Designed as a blueprint for the future of medicine, we are built on a foundation of collaborative research and teaching excellence with the vision to transform patient health and healthcare in Canada and around the world. Established in 2017 as a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, we are UBC’s first inter-faculty school.

Canada’s Living Laboratory
The SBME is building a state-of-the-art facility that will provide students and faculty with a unique, academic experience without technological or scientific boundary. One limited only by the breadth of their curiosity and imagination.
Upcoming Events
- SBME Virtual Seminar: John Edgar on May 26, 2022 11:00 am
- ICORD Seminars— May Trainee Seminars on May 26, 2022 12:00 pm - May 28, 2022 1:00 pm
- Webinar: In Plain Sight Report and the Implications for Health Leadership on May 26, 2022 12:30 pm
- SBME SYMPOSIUM 4 on June 7, 2022 9:00 am
- SBME Research Day on June 8, 2022 9:00 am
Undergraduate Program
To learn about the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program, please refer here. For information about how to apply to First Year Engineering and the Pre-BME Standardized timetable, please visit the ESS website and explore their FAQ. To learn more about the Pre-Med Alternative Path, please refer here.
Undergraduate Specializations

Cellular Bioengineering

Biomedical Systems & Signals

Biomechanics & Biomaterials

Biomedical Informatics
Graduate Studies
Our innovative programs emphasize a balance of biomedical engineering and life science study with a focus on clinical and industrial application.

Master of Engineering
(MEng)

Master of Applied Science
(MASc)

Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD)
Latest News
- UBC Recruits New Faculty Member Dr. Govind Kaigala
- New UBC scholarship, the McEwen Family Entrance Award, represents the future of biomedical engineering
- Dr. Nika Shakiba awarded 2022 Exploration Grant to push the boundaries of how we understand cell behaviour
- New Paper from the de Boer Lab Develops “Oracle” to Predict Evolution of Regulatory DNA
- SBME’s 2nd Annual 3MT Heat Highlights Up-and-Coming Student Research
- LSI and SBME researchers receive prestigious Allen Distinguished Investigator Award for groundbreaking work in human stem cells