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Biomedical Engineering Technology

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The healthcare industry continues to see a rapid increase in the usage of advanced medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to provide the highest level of patient care possible. As our dependence on high-tech equipment and technical expertise required by medical professionals increases, so have the technology-related risks to patients and clinical staff.

Biomedical engineering technologist careers have evolved to help manage technology-related risks in the health-care industry through the entire lifecycle of medical devices, including specification, inspection, calibration, repair and maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.

The Biomedical Engineering Technology program will provide you with fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience with electronics, microcontroller applications, computer network systems and medical imaging systems. You'll also become familiar with medical laboratory practices, anatomy, physiology and health technology management.

Upcoming Intakes

Select your preferred intake to see relevant program information. Program details, including tuition and course information, may vary by intake.

Selection	Start Date	Delivery Mode	Time	Campus	Length	Domestic Status	International Status
	Sep. 02, 2025 (Fall)	In-person	Weekdays - Daytime	Main	2 Years (Full-time)	Closed	Open

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Delivery Mode

In-person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.
Online - All your class activity will be delivered online.
Hybrid - Your classes will be a mixture of in person and online learning. You must be able to come to campus and participate remotely online.
Your choice - Your program offers a variety of class delivery options (in person, online, or a mixture of both) and you can select which type of classes to take. If you wish, you can complete your entire program either in-person or online.
HyFlex - All your classes are delivered for simultaneous participation in person and online. You can choose daily to attend your classes in person or join remotely online.

Time

Your choice - You can select class times and days that fit your schedule. There are a variety of class options for you to choose from including daytime, evening, weekdays or weekends.
No set time - No set class days or times, content is access on-demand. You can complete your studies on your own schedule within the scheduled class dates; may have set due dates and deadlines.
Evenings & Weekends - Classes are scheduled after 5 p.m. on weekdays or anytime on weekends.
Weekdays - Daytime - Classes are scheduled on weekdays, typically start before 6 p.m.
Weekdays - Evening - Classes are scheduled on weekdays, typically start after 6 p.m.
Weekends - Classes are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays.

Campus

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at this campus location.

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Length

Full-Time - This is the standard length to complete the program, with a full course load per term.
Part-Time - Students follow a structured schedule of classes so they can progress in their studies part-time while balancing everyday life.

Domestic Status

The program availability status for domestic applications is updated as applications are reviewed and assessed. Program availability is subject to change without notice.

Open - Program intake is accepting applications. If you apply and are qualified, you may be offered admission or be waitlisted. Open does not guarantee a seat.
Waitlisting - Program intake is accepting applications, but qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
Closed - Program intake is not accepting applications.
Upcoming - Applications will open soon for this intake. View the upcoming terms for open dates.
N/A - Not available for this intake.

International Status

The program availability status for international applications is updated as applications are reviewed and assessed. Program availability is subject to change without notice.

Open - Program intake is accepting applications. If you apply and are qualified, you may be offered admission or be waitlisted. Open does not guarantee a seat.
Limited - For international applicants, the program intake is now only available if you already have a valid study permit.
Waitlisting - Program intake is accepting applications, but qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
Closed - Program intake is not accepting applications.
Upcoming - Applications will open soon for this intake. View the upcoming terms for open dates.
N/A - Not available for this intake.

Credit programs that accept international applicants also meet the eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program, including programs with a Hybrid delivery mode. Each student is responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.

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Hands-on, industry-relevant training

The Biomedical Engineering Technology program will provide you with the skills of an electronic technologist with a specialized focus on biomedical equipment technology.

In your first year of study you will learn about electronics, microcontroller programming, math and computer systems.

Biomedical instrumentation
X-ray and diagnostic imaging equipment
Medical laboratory instrumentation

Supplementary courses in anatomy and physiology and medical equipment management complete the medical specialization.

Career Outcomes

Job Opportunities

Biomedical Technologist
Equipment Service Personnel
Field Service Representatives

Biomedical Technologist

As an experienced biomedical technologist, you may:

participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures that ensure adherence to codes, laws and regulations pertaining to medical equipment
provide support to clinical staff, including technical troubleshooting within the clinical environment
participate in equipment specification, evaluation and selection
participate in device-related incident investigations and the reporting of these to Health Canada, the equipment manufacturer and other agencies
participate in planning for the installation of equipment into new health-care facilities
participate in planning the renovation of existing facilities to enable the installation of new equipment
provide technical advice and educate medical and clinical staff

Equipment Service Personnel

Most Biomedical Engineering Technology graduates begin their careers as equipment service personnel with hospitals or medical equipment companies.

In a typical entry-level hospital position, you may be asked to provide technical quality assurance by performing installation, inspection, calibration and repair. You will need to provide high-quality service documentation for the medical equipment you support, which could include specialized equipment for X-ray based and ultrasound imaging, as well as medical laboratory and dialysis equipment. New career opportunities are developing in networking medical instrumentation with hospital information systems as well.

Field Service Representatives

Medical equipment companies often hire new graduates into “Field Service Representatives in Training” positions. If you find yourself in this position, you can expect mentorship from veteran field service representatives as they travel to provide service at customer sites. As your skills and competencies develop, you may be sent to company-specific training centres to receive technical training on the equipment you’ll be expected to support. Within 2 years you may become a modality specialist who is the primary account representative for a portfolio of customers.

Industries

Hospitals
Medical Equipment Companies

Median Starting Salary

The expected starting salary for individuals with a(n) Biomedical Engineering Technology Diploma is $70,000.
This salary information was based on graduate data from the past 3 years and reflects annual salaries for graduates who claimed they were working more than 30 hours per week. Graduates who quoted salaries below $10,000 and above $200,000 per year have been excluded. Note that NAIT publishes the median salary instead of the average to minimize the potential of outlying salaries distorting the mean. Data represented here may differ from other data sources due to differences in definition or differences in timing.

Grad Employment Rate

Employment rates are reported by NAIT alumni, are for information purposes, and do not guarantee future employment opportunities. Please note that data for newer programs may not be included within this report.

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Take your career planning to the next level

This program can be used as a step toward earning higher credentials and/or certifications.

Further education at NAIT

Once you complete your credential, explore the programs below to specialize further or develop management skills.

Data Analytics
Bachelor of Technology in Management

Other Opportunities

While enrolled in the program, you'll be eligible for student membership in the following professional associations:

Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)

Post-secondary articulation agreements within Alberta are approved by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). To view the details of specific agreements, please visit transferalberta.ca or contact articulations@nait.ca For questions regarding transfer agreements or to obtain a course description/outline that is no longer available on our website, please contact articulations@nait.ca.

Technology Accreditation Canada

This program has been nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada.

Sydney Accord

This program is a national accredited program recognized by the International Engineering Alliance under the Sydney Accord.

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Work Experience Placements

Students in this program gain valuable work experience with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). WIL is a form of experiential learning that integrates academic studies with relevant work-based learning.

Courses and Advanced Credit

Current and recently admitted students can find information and updates about their program on their My Program page in the MyNAIT Portal. To monitor your course progress and the courses still needed to graduate, visit your Academic Progress Report.

Advanced Credit

You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).

Transfer Credit

In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section, your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:

You must have completed the course or program no more than 5 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
You must have a minimum mark of B- in the course(s) or program

Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.

Tuition & Fees

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The tuition and fee amounts are estimates based on current academic year's rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities. Please refer to the tuition and fees page for more detailed information.

Tuition

Cost Per Credit: $185.00

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Mandatory Fees

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Books, Supplies & Program Fees (est.)

Level 1 Term 1: $1,525
Level 1 Term 2: $1,425
Level 2 Term 1: $1,526
Level 2 Term 2: $975

Scholarships & Awards

NAIT awards over $6 million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 4,000 students each year, with the support of donors and the government. A variety of awards are available, including ones for academics, community involvement, equity/diversity grants, bursaries for financial need, program-specific awards and more!

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Admission Requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

The specific academic requirements you must meet to be considered for admission. Where applicable, the minimum accepted Alberta high school courses are listed in round brackets ( ). Equivalent or higher-level courses are also accepted.

Additional requirements & considerations

Alternative entrance pathways

If you are missing one or more of the minimum entrance requirements, you may be eligible for an alternative entrance pathway. For any pathway listed below, English language proficiency is also a requirement.

Recommended courses

The following course(s) are recommended, as they provide important background for your program's content. Recommended courses are not required for admission and will not affect your application.

Post-admission requirements

Although not required for admission, you must meet the following requirement(s) in order to progress in your program.

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Learn more about how NAIT evaluates applications, and find resources on how to satisfy admissions criteria.

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Additional options

This program has courses that are available for Open Studies. Open Studies allows you to explore credit courses without applying to a program. It is an opportunity to get a feel for school and what program you want to be in.

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Dates & Deadlines

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International Applicants

This program accepts international students.

PGWP Eligibility

This program does not meet eligibility criteria for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), following Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) field of study requirement. Students who applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024, are not affected by the new field of study rule and may be eligible for a PGWP.

While graduates are currently ineligible to apply for a PGWP, NAIT still welcomes international students to this program to gain valuable knowledge and skills to pursue your career goals, whether in Canada under another type of permit or in your home country or other international markets.

Co-Op Work Permit

Mandatory Co-op: This program has a mandatory work-integrated learning component. International students must apply for a co-op work permit and have it approved before the start of their work placement.

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