Master of Engineering in Systems Design Engineering (Health Technologies) (Co-op)

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation with innovations like artificial intelligence, telemedicine, wearable devices, and data analytics.

In the Master of Engineering Co-Op Collaborative Health Technologies program, you will learn to work with healthcare professionals, engineers, data scientists, ethicists, and policymakers, fostering a diverse and comprehensive approach to problem-solving to leverage and drive these advancements.

This program is coursework-based with one to two terms of co-op work placements to provide you with the real-world hands-on experience you need to advance your career and give you a competitive edge in the job market. It is self-funded and doesn’t require a supervisor.

A 4-year honours bachelor’s degree in engineering. For applicants whose previous degree was completed in Canada, a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent (at the sole discretion of the University of Waterloo, in all cases), in a four-year honour’s bachelor's degree in engineering is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program.

Due to the variable nature of international credentials, for applicants whose previous degree was completed outside of Canada, a 75% overall standing in a four-year honours bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission.

Applicants who do not hold a honours bachelor’s degree in engineering must justify their suitability by demonstrating formal or informal training in engineering through the supplementary information form (SIF), their resume/CV, or other supporting material.