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+ Add a program	Carleton Engineering – Biomedical and Mechanical OUAC CEJ ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years) OUAC OEC ☆ Add to planRemove	U of T (Scarborough) Paramedicine (Joint Program with Centennial College) OUAC TSI ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)”	80–85%“80-85%”	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +3 more on the program page	ENG4U SBI4U MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U SCH4U (recommended)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes A Supplementary Application Form (SAF) is required. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op)	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published	—	63	35
What you study	Mechanical EngineeringMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	General or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical EngineeringMedical Technology	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it is	This program combines mechanical engineering with biomedical applications, so you study how to design and build machines and devices used in medicine and healthcare — from artificial joints to diagnostic equipment. Unlike a straight mechanical engineering degree, you focus on the intersection of mechanics and biology. It suits students who want engineering problem-solving skills but are drawn to healthcare and want to see their work help people directly.	You study the engineering principles behind medical devices and equipment, combining mechanical engineering with biology and healthcare applications. Unlike pure mechanical engineering, this program integrates biomedical sciences so you design systems that work inside or on the human body. It suits students interested in engineering who also want to apply their skills directly to medicine and health technology, with mandatory paid work terms built into the degree.	This program combines university-level science study with hands-on paramedic training through a partnership between University of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial College. You earn both a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a paramedic diploma, preparing you for both advanced emergency response work and further education in health professions. It suits students who want practical clinical skills alongside academic study and plan to work as paramedics or pursue health-related graduate programs.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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