Master of Biomedical Technology (MBT) Course-based in Medicine

See the Future Students website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/biomedical-technology-master-biomedical-technology-course-based.

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Cumming School of Medicine requirements, the program requires:

Qualifications

• Normally, a four-year BSc degree in biological sciences or equivalent.

• A minimum admission grade point average of 3.30 (on the University of Calgary four-point system; equivalent to a B+) based on the last two years of the undergraduate degree consisting of a minimum of 60 units.

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English Language Proficiency

For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language:

• a minimum TOEFL internet based score of 105 (with no section less than 20) (for tests taken prior to January 21, 2026), or

• a minimum TOEFL internet based score of 5 (with minimum section scores of 4.0 in reading, writing and speaking and 4.5 in listening) (for tests taken after January 21, 2026), or

• a minimum IELTS overall band score of 7.5 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or

• a CAEL overall score of 70 (with no section less than 70), or

• a minimum PTE academic version score of 75, or

• Duolingo with score of 145 (with no subscore below 125), or

• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency with score of 200, or

This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of A- in each course.

Immunizations

All students in graduate programs in the Cumming School of Medicine are required to complete a series of immunizations and diagnostic tests as outlined on the Student Immunization Worksheet.

Throughout their graduate program, students are required to ensure that immunizations are current and provide proof of updates to the Cumming School of Medicine. Failure to do so may result in students being removed from the program until such time as adequate proof has been provided. Please note that requirements may change during the program as determined by Alberta Health Services guidelines. Contact your Graduate Program Administrator for more information.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants are required to arrange for the submission of two reference letters. References must follow the guidelines posted on the program’s website for prospective students.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• A Vision Statement (no more than one page in length) outlining career goals, and how the MBT program will help to achieve them.

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Suggested Preparatory Courses

Genetics (course or equivalent), Cellular and Molecular Biology (course or equivalent), Biochemistry or macro molecules (course or equivalent), and senior-level course work in at least two of the following subject areas: microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and/or physiology.