The Biomedical Engineering Technology (Fast Track) program will be beneficial if you have a college or university electronics background. Your past education will allow you direct admission into the second year (third semester) of this three-year diploma program to receive an advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

The Biomedical Engineering Technology courses, which are facilitated through the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, combine engineering with medicine. You'll use technical problem-solving skills while learning about biomedical engineering principles, among which will be:

• Electronics
• Computers
• Embedded microcontrollers
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Medicine
• Health
• Product engineering in the design of medical equipment, rehabilitation and health improvement devices

The merger between the biomedical equipment industry, engineering and scientific disciplines has seen innovations within the health care system that require qualified professionals in biomedical engineering. The program continuously evolves to reflect the ever-growing innovations in the industry, upgrading its curriculum to do so. As a Biomedical Engineering Technology graduate, you'll be in demand!

Program Highlights

• The faculty members teaching in this program are biomedical industry professionals.
• At Centennial College's state-of-the-art facilities, you gain hands-on experience with a wide range of high-tech equipment.
• A strong focus on hands-on learning in our labs to enhance classroom learning.
• This School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program is part of an active student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
• The program has its own Biomedical Student Club.

Career Outlook

• Bioengineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Engineering technologist

Education Pathways

Qualified graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning completed at Centennial College. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.