BME498Y1: Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design
What is BME498Y1?
BME498Y1 is a full-year, 1.0 FCE capstone design course in which teams of students from diverse engineering and science backgrounds work together to identify an unmet clinical need and develop an innovative biomedical solution.
Students engage in the full medical technology design process, from needs finding and concept generation to prototyping and evaluation. supported by lectures, hands-on practicums, and guidance from instructors, clients, and project supervisors.
This course is open to Human Biology students by application.
Enrollment & Eligibility
How to Apply (Human Biology Students)
Arts & Science students must submit an application form through the BME Undergraduate Office. Successful applicants will be contacted to confirm enrollment and will be manually added to the course.
Application Timeline
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Enrollment and application forms open in early to mid April each year
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Students will receive communication from the BME UG Office regarding registration steps
Team Formation & Project Supervision
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Teams typically include 4 students
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Students may form their own teams (with instructor approval to ensure balanced backgrounds)
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Project supervisors are embedded in the course, students do not need to find their own supervisor
Course Support & Resources
Students have access to:
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The Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) Design Studio for prototype development
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The IBBME Teaching Lab (for approved projects requiring wet-lab access)
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Safety training and orientation sessions
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Guest lectures from medical technology professionals
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Communication support for written and oral deliverables
FAQ's
No. Teams are structured to ensure a balanced mix of experience and disciplinary backgrounds.
Yes. Students are encouraged to propose project ideas.
Applicants should explain why they are interested in the course and how it aligns with their goals.
HMB students: contact your HMB department
Contact Information
BME Undergraduate office: undergrad.bme@utoronto.ca
Student Inquiries: BME Help Centre