McGill BioDesign

Recruitment

Join the team.

We are looking for dedicated and motivated students with an interest in bioengineering, biotechnology, and design. No specific background required.

Why BioDesign?

Build, learn, and connect.

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

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VP role description

Learn what the VP roles involve. This is a role description, not an active call for VP applications.

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Fall 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.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who can join McGill BioDesign?

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.

What is the time commitment?

Roughly 4 to 6 hours per week during the semester, more during competition prep. We track attendance to project meetings and events.

Are there prerequisite courses?

No required courses. We provide onboarding for everything from wet-lab basics to CAD. Bring curiosity.

What is BioCase?

BioCase is our annual biotechnology case competition. Student teams solve a real-world bio problem over a weekend and present to industry judges.

How do I apply?

Recruitment for the next cohort is not open yet. Head to the Recruitment page and join our newsletter, and you will be the first to know when applications open.

Still have questions? Email us at biodesign@mcgilleus.ca.