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Biomedical Undergraduate Professional Experience

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Why do co-op?

The biomedical engineering program offers paid, full-time co-operative internship opportunities. Our students and alumni can’t say enough about how taking part in co-op transformed their education, their careers and their lives. It’s no surprise. Studies have shown that the benefits of co-op are vast, including opportunities to: 

  • Develop crucial skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership.
  • Experience first-hand exactly what engineering employers expect.
  • Broaden your professional network and make lasting industry connections.
  • Gain an edge in today’s competitive job market.

As part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to work for leading companies in medical research or manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, rehabilitation and information technology, such as St. Michael’s Hospital, Apotex Inc., Medtronic and Celestica – building your network and your confidence along the way.

$46,200* average annual
co-op income

8-16 months of
employment

*The average annual income is calculated based on 2022/2023 co-op students’ data. Co-op income can vary based on market rates and industry demand.

Contact Information

Please contact the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program office for all questions related to:

  • co-op enrolment
  • job postings, applications, and interviews
  • student job accommodation needs
  • co-op and internship program events and workshops
  • Co-op Portal troubleshooting

You can email feascoop@torontomu.ca or book an appointment by visiting the FEAS Co-op appointment booking webpage (external link) .

Please contact your specific program for all questions related to:

  • co-op eligibility and admission decision
  • work term course registration
  • course intentions
  • academic accommodation
  • academic co-op reporting

Yvonne Cordwell, co-operative internship administrator, is the primary contact for all questions related to the:

  • Co-operative internship program enrolment application process

 ENG-478
 416-979-5000 ext. 5052
 ecbinternship@torontomu.ca

Dr. Amirnaser Yazdani, co-operative internship faculty advisor, is the primary contact for all questions related to the:

  • co-operative internship program enrolment application decision
  • co-op report that you submit upon completion of your co-op placement

  416-979-5000 ext. 6178
 yazdani@torontomu.ca

 

If you prefer to gain paid experience in research rather than in industry, visit our Undergraduate Research Internship Program page.

Faranak Dayyani

“The co-operative internship program was a smart step in my career because it allowed me to develop valuable analytical and technical skills while gaining professional experience that has helped me better understand where I want to go in my career.”

Faranak Dayyani
Biomedical Engineering ’20

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Are you an employer?

Visit our Employers & Industry Partners page to find out how you can connect with FEAS by hiring our co-op students, getting to know our experts, and more.