2 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 80–85%“80–85% (regular and co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 20 | — |
| What you study | General or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesMechanical EngineeringOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Mechanical EngineeringMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine |
| What it is | Biomedical mechanical engineering combines mechanical engineering with biology and medicine, teaching you to design and build medical devices, prosthetics, and equipment that work inside or on the human body. Unlike a standard mechanical engineering program, this one integrates life sciences throughout, so you learn how human anatomy and physiology affect your designs. It suits students who want engineering problem-solving skills but are drawn to healthcare applications and want direct experience through paid work terms. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years)80–85%+
- Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)80–85%+
- Génie mécanique biomédical et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Génie mécanique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)78–80%+
- Paramedicine (Joint Program with Centennial College)80–83%+
- Biomedical Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)84–89%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.