Biomedical Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3427
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- CredentialOntario College Advanced Diploma
- Program TypeFast-track program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailabes@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 53556
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
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 and medicine. You will 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 will be in demand!
Program Overview
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 and medicine. You will 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 will be in demand!
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
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
Successful graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Technology Fast-tack advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial toward further study at the degree level.
Please note that each partner pathway has admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions available for this program.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors | |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor Degree in Multiple majors |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in Multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-year) | |
| Honours Bachelor of Health Studies | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONTransfer.
Professional Associations
The training offered in this program will further help you to advance your career by making you eligible for Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) and Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET) certifications.
Recognitions
OACETT
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.
Accreditation
This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.
Areas of Employment
Graduates may choose to use their knowledge to pursue careers in:
- Hospitals
- Medical equipment companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Customer service
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Diploma or degree in a related science or engineering area
Additional Requirements
- Transcript and resume review
- Centennial English Admission Test
- English language proficiency
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work term as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in semester 1. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one
- Completion of COMM160/161 by the end of semester 1 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 1
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
Co-op Model Route
| Fall Semester Intake | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Semester 1 |
| Winter | Semester 2 |
| Summer | Co-op Work Term 1 |
| Fall | Co-op Work Term 2 |
| Winter | Semester 3 |
| Summer | Break |
| Fall | Semester 4 |
| Winter Semester Intake | |
|---|---|
| Winter | Semester 1 |
| Summer | Semester 2 |
| Fall | Co-op Work Term 1 |
| Winter | Semester 3 |
| Summer | Co-op Work Term 2 |
| Fall | Semester 4 |
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,317.34 | $4,038.34 |
| International | $17,722.00 | $1,805.52 | $19,527.52 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by analyzing, interpreting, and producing electrical and electronics drawings and other related documents and graphics.
- Apply the principles of mathematics and science to analyze and solve technical problems related to electronics and computer engineering.
- Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronics circuits, equipment, systems and subsystems.
- Design, build, and troubleshoot working prototypes of electronic circuits, equipment, systems, and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards.
- Modify, maintain and repair electronics equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
- Select for purchase electronics equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot passive AC and DC circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot active circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot microprocessor-based systems.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot control systems.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot communication systems.
- Develop and use computer programs to support electronics engineering.
- Apply knowledge of basic shop practices to electronics engineering workplaces.
- Assist in the specifying, coordinating and conducting of quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
- Complete all work in compliance with relevant law, policies, procedures, regulations and ethical principles.
- Participate in the installing, configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of architecture of computer systems and networks to meet user requirements.
- Monitor and operate workplace biomedical equipment safely and take responsible decisions to prevent mishaps and handle hazardous situations in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Use fundamental understanding of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry principles to analyze and evaluate technologies used in the biomedical field.
- Apply all aspects of safety standards and infection control to a typical biomedical environment in both a hospital and laboratory setting.
- Analyze, evaluate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot biomedical devices and measuring equipment.
- Analyze, maintain and troubleshoot basic photonic biomedical instrumentation focusing on the use of lasers in medical applications.
- Repair and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment enforcing the appropriate government standards where applicable.
- Participate in the commissioning of medical imaging systems, including troubleshooting, maintaining and ensuring compliance to safety standards.
- Manage inventory and schedule regular maintenance of material, equipment and machinery used in the biomedical field.
- Research and access sources of technical information using appropriate methods for theoretical research, practical or applied research, and comprehensive literature review.
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