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Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering

McMaster University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

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Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • SPH4UPhysics
  • SBI4UBiology
  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites. Co-op grades do not count toward the admission average.
  • McMaster publishes a 90% minimum for consideration. Selection also uses the supplementary application.
  • McMaster expects completion of Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering (MIR) Fall 2027 first-year applicants

OUAC McMaster Fall 2027 direct iBioMed admission and supplementary deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic documents for your applicant category
    • Canadian high school applicants outside Ontario upload the requested records to the Applicant Portal. Uploaded records can support initial review; accepted conditional offers require final official transcripts. Current Ontario high school applicants follow the separate instructions rather than sending unrequested records.
    McMaster transcripts and documentsMcMaster transcripts and documents
  4. Step 4English test results, if required
    • When English proficiency evidence is required, IELTS, TOEFL and other accepted test results must come directly from the testing centre.
    McMaster direct submission of language resultsMcMaster direct submission of language results
  5. Step 5Rank Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering (MIR) through OUAC.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Rank up to two tracks in one iBioMed application. McMaster considers the alternate only if it does not offer the preferred track.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Submit three recorded video responses and one written response through Kira Talent.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Upload any required supporting documents to the McMaster Applicant Portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Required for first-year applicants.

McMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 required Kira Talent assessment
Applicant pathways
Ontario high school

Ontario high school applicants

  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites. Co-op grades do not count toward the admission average.
  • McMaster publishes a 90% minimum for consideration. Selection also uses the supplementary application.
  • McMaster expects completion of Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
Direct iBioMed choice MIR

Fall 2027 applicants ranking Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering

  • Rank Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering (MIR) in the iBioMed application.
  • Rank up to two tracks in one iBioMed application. McMaster considers the alternate only if it does not offer the preferred track.
  • The published 90% is the Ontario threshold for consideration. McMaster makes admission decisions by selection and requires Kira.
McMaster Fall 2027 Engineering and iBioMed direct and Discovery choices
Progression after Level I

Students admitted to this direct iBioMed track

  • A direct offer reserves the named Level II place after you meet Level I progression requirements.
  • Complete the 34 required units and earn a cumulative GPA of at least 4.0 on McMaster’s 12-point scale.
McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I Level II progression, printed p. 72
Supplementary application

First-year applicants

  • Kira Talent uses three recorded video responses and one written response. Each video allows 10 seconds to prepare and two minutes to respond. The written response allows seven minutes.
  • One completed Kira assessment covers multiple eligible Faculty of Engineering applications.
McMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 required Kira Talent assessment

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • Complete 34 required units and earn a cumulative GPA of at least 4.0 on McMaster’s 12-point scale before Level II.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161McMaster iBioMed degree options, credentials, durations and co-opMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I Level II progression, printed p. 72McMaster iBioMed I course and progression requirements
Credits and degree requirements
  • A direct offer reserves the named Level II place after you meet Level I progression requirements.
  • The five-year BEngBME includes a final-year capstone.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161McMaster iBioMed degree options, credentials, durations and co-opMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I Level II progression, printed p. 72McMaster iBioMed I course and progression requirements

Program facts

Academic minimum90% minimum
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
Co-opCo-op details
McMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsCheck work experience options

Courses

McMaster’s published Fall 2027 common iBioMed Level I plan. The selected discipline determines study from Level II.

iBioMed I · common first year10 listed

34 required course units and 3 complementary studies elective units. Complete biosafety and WHMIS as well.

  • IBEHS 1EP6 A/BEntrepreneurship in Biomedical Innovation: From Bench to Market6 credits
  • IBEHS 1P10 A/BHealth Solutions Design Projects I: Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals and Design10 credits
  • CHEM 1E03General Chemistry for Engineering I3 credits
  • MATH 1ZA3Engineering Mathematics I3 credits
  • MATH 1ZB3Engineering Mathematics II-A3 credits
  • MATH 1ZC3Engineering Mathematics II-B3 credits
  • PHYSICS 1D03Introductory Mechanics3 credits
  • PHYSICS 1E03Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields3 credits
  • BIOSAFE 1BS0Biosafety Training0 credits
  • WHMIS 1A00Introduction to Health and Safety0 credits
McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161
Co-op preparation1 listed

Required for iBioMed co-op students.

  • IBEHS 1EE0Introduction to Career Planning & Employment0 credits
McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161
Elective choices
  • Complete three units of complementary studies in Level I. Later approved electives depend on the chosen Level II degree.

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Professional recognition

Engineers Canada lists Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering (BEngBME) at McMaster University as CEAB accredited from 2022 to the present.

Scope and qualifications

Applies to the completed named degree at McMaster's Hamilton campus. Professional registration has additional provincial requirements.

AccreditationEngineers Canada CEAB directory for McMaster UniversityMcMaster BEngBME degree options and Hamilton campusMcMaster Fall 2027 named engineering entry options

Costs

iBioMed BEngBME Level I

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Level I tuition · 37 units · CAD

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Tuition$12,694.70
Books and supplies$1,215 est.
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
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Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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