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.
SBME CONVERGENCE 2021
Our annual Year in Review is back with all the school achieved in 2021
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 Synergy Research Day on August 16, 2022 9:00 am
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022
- International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024
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
- SBME Student Loay Al-Salehi continues legacy with the 2022 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
- UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering and Amgen Bring the Amgen Golden Ticket to Canada
- BC invests $25M into new School of Biomedical Engineering Facility
- 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
