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Master of Biomedical Innovation

Where Biomedical Innovation Meets Real-World Impact

The Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program is a multidisciplinary, project-oriented graduate program focused on bridging the gap between technology development and its transfer into local, national, and international biomedical markets. By linking the theory and practice of the biomedical innovation process, the program delivers a systematic but responsive approach to the critical, emerging discipline of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E).

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New Tuition Funding Announcement! Apply by June 15

$50,000 in new tuition sponsorship funding has been made available through a generous donation from the Marnix E. Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship.  

Through this additional donor support, the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program is now increasing scholarship opportunities for the upcoming cohort. 

There is still time to join the next MBI cohort! Applications are now being accepted until June 15, 2026. Apply Now. 

Prospective applicants are also invited to attend an MBI Information Session on June 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. This session will be an opportunity to meet the Program Director, learn more about the program, and ask questions before the extended application deadline. Register here.

Expected Outcomes

Students of the program will:

  • Learn how to create and market biomedical products or devices.
  • Network and learn from renowned inventors and innovators.
  • Better understand emerging opportunities in therapeutics, artificial intelligence (AI), medtech, and more.

Admissions Now Open Apply Today

Admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year have been extended to June 15, 2026.

Applications for the 2027/2028 academic year will open on November 1, 2026.

Your Path Through the MBI

The MBI is unique within health sciences education and is the first graduate health care entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada. It is a graduate-level program with the curriculum divided into three phases guiding learners through the biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship process. Learners will simultaneously acquire and apply the theories and skillsets presented across the three phases to a venture-orientated project.

Term 1

Biomedical problem identification and exploration

Term 2

Solutions design and prototyping

Term 3

Business model and pitch development

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Interested in joining a future cohort of health innovators? Discover program details, application timelines, and what to expect from the Master of Biomedical Innovation as you prepare to take the next step in your career.

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