Recruitment
We are looking for dedicated and motivated students with an interest in bioengineering, biotechnology, and design. No specific background required.
Why BioDesign?
A few of the things that make BioDesign worth your time on campus.
Real projects, real biotechnology
Work on hardware, wet lab, and software problems that produce tangible prototypes and compete internationally.
A community of builders
Meet students across bioengineering, mechanical, chemical, software, and design, working together on shared problems.
Learn by doing
Workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experience with the techniques used in modern biotech, from CAD to cloning.
Take an idea to a stage
Compete in the Biodesign Challenge, run BioCase, and present at McGill events. Build a portfolio while you study.
How to apply
Recruitment for the next cohort is open. The application takes a few minutes, and no specific background is required. We read every one and will be in touch about next steps.
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Learn what the VP roles involve. This is a role description, not an active call for VP applications.
Read the VP role descriptionFall 2024 general meeting
View the archived general meeting slides for an overview of the team. Dates and application details in this deck may no longer be current.
View the general meeting slidesFAQ
Any McGill student, any major, any year. Most of our members come from engineering, bio, and computer science, but we have writers, designers, and business students too.
Roughly 4 to 6 hours per week during the semester, more during competition prep. We track attendance to project meetings and events.
No required courses. We provide onboarding for everything from wet-lab basics to CAD. Bring curiosity.
BioCase is our annual biotechnology case competition. Student teams solve a real-world bio problem over a weekend and present to industry judges.
Recruitment for the next cohort is open. Head to the Recruitment page and fill out the application form. It takes a few minutes, no specific background is required, and we will be in touch about next steps.
Still have questions? Email us at biodesign@mcgilleus.ca.