IBBME

The Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) was founded in 1962 at the University of Toronto (U of T). IBBME is home to the common research and teaching interests of the faculties of Applied Science and Engineering, Dentistry, and Medicine at the U of T. Students and faculty work in an environment that encourages team dynamics and cross-disciplinary solutions. Located in the heart of the Toronto Discovery District, IBBME offers research ties with sister departments at U of T, as well as researchers in the Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre , The New Women’s College Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Bloorview Kids Rehab and MaRS Discovery District.

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With these strong ties and our world-class faculty members, we are advancing biomedical engineering research, ranging from the most fundamental aspects of molecular and structural biology to creating novel clinical technologies, and are achieving our vision of becoming one of the top bioengineering departments in North America.

IBBME offers three challenging and rewarding graduate degree programs:

1) Biomedical Engineering Program (MASc and PhD degrees) - was established in 2001 and builds on 50 years of research history and 40+ years of academic history in the field of biomedical engineering at the U of T.

2) Clinical Engineering Program (MHSc degree) - Established in 1984, the Clinical Engineering Program (MHSc in Clinical Biomedical Engineering) was the first of its kind in Canada, and continues to be the leading program in the country. It is designed specifically to produce qualified engineers with expertise in the applied side of biomedical engineering in health care.

3) Collaborative Program in Biomedical Engineering (MASc/MSc and PhD degrees) - provides a flexible way for outstanding students to cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Registration in the Collaborative Program is through the collaborating graduate unit and IBBME.