The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program MSc degree offers a focus on cutting-edge research that prepares graduates for work in industry, academia or government. Areas of application range from prevention and healthy aging to improved diagnostics, as well as technologies for better therapeutics. The degree is part of an interdisciplinary program aimed at students with backgrounds in areas such as engineering, kinesiology, physical sciences, medicine, or life sciences. Students gain hands-on experience at various active university and hospital-based research centres. Areas of study include biomechanics, medical imaging, cell and tissue engineering, as well as biomedical instrumentation.<br>The graduate-level Specialization in Medical Imaging is open to all students across a number of participating graduate programs at the University of Calgary, which allows flexibility in and diversity of background preparation of trainees. At the University of Lethbridge, a Concentration in Medical Imaging is offered by selected graduate programs.<br><br>Outcomes<br>Research and development positions in industries such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals, patent law, governmental regulatory and healthcare agencies.