Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, M.Eng.

Master’s Degree

A candidate for the Master’s degree may proceed by one of three routes: the Research Program (M.A.Sc.), the course and project program (M. Eng.) or the M. Eng. in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.

M. Eng. Degree in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

Requirements

This program is open to graduates who have maintained a minimum average of B in each year of the B. Eng. program in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. The program consists of a minimum of three consecutive terms in which the candidate is required to complete successfully six graduate half courses (or equivalent), of which at least four must be 700 level and up to two 600 level courses approved by the department, followed by an independent study term. The 600 level courses that can be taken in the fourth undergraduate year for graduate credit are ECE 6BC3 , ECE 6BD4 , ECE 6BE4 , ECE 6BF3, ECE 6CL4 ,ECE 6TL4 and ECE 6TN4 . At the conclusion of the final term, the candidate is required to submit and defend a report on an approved project which must demonstrate ability to carry out independent study and reach a satisfactory conclusion in an area of biomedical engineering.