Biomedical engineering

Made for you if you’re curious about how the human body works and want to invent life-saving technologies.

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$103,420
Average salary

(Genium360, Remuneration of engineering professionals in Quebec – Investigation report 2025-2026)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering
+5%
Projected job growth by 2029
Biomedical engineering: where medicine meets engineering
By combining healthcare sciences and engineering, biomedical engineers design technologies that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Over 53% are women
One of the engineering fields with the most gender parity in Quebec.
5% more biomedical engineers by 2029
Demand for this profile continues to grow across the health sector and new technologies.

What you will actually do

You’ll work at the intersection of technology and medicine, designing solutions that improve healthcare.

Design, manufacture, and test prostheses, orthotic devices, and other healthcare equipment.
Develop software products and electrical circuits for medical instruments.
Identify technology needs and design methods, equipment, instruments, and biomaterials for clinics and medical diagnosis.
Advise hospital administrators on planning, acquiring, modifying, developing, servicing, or replacing medical equipment and healthcare programs.

Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)

Where do you see yourself?

Biomedical engineers work in many environments—from research labs to specialized hospitals.

Scientific research and development centres
Hospitals
Specialized hospitals
Academic institutions
Manufacturers of navigation, measurement and control instruments and medical instruments
Medical and dental equipment manufacturers

Where to study

Universities offering the program

Polytechnique Montréal

TECHNOLOGY IN THE SERVICE OF LIFE

Biomedical engineering: one of the most gender-balanced fields in engineering.

With over 53% women in the field, biomedical engineering stands out as one of the most inclusive engineering specialties. A diverse, stimulating environment focused on people.

53%

women

DEVICES THAT CHANGE LIVES

A smart walker that helps children regain independence.

Biomedical engineers in Quebec designed a smart walker for children with muscular dystrophy. It reduces the need for assistance and transmits data to physiotherapists, making remote monitoring easier.

Read the article about the smart walker

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