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Biomedical engineers research and study functions and systems of humans and animals to design life-support devices and other medical equipment to assist health care personnel in observing, repairing or treating various health conditions.
Clinical Engineering - designing and developing medical equipment.
Biomedical engineers work in laboratories, industrial plants, universities, or private corporations. They research the functions and systems of the human body to create life-support devices such as artificial organs, pacemakers, imaging devices and other medical equipment and may specialize in the design and development of medical equipment. They apply engineering principles, use mathematical equations and their knowledge of the human system to collect information for measuring and maintaining functions of the human body. Biomedical engineers, like most engineers, work 40 hours a week, although some may work longer hours.
High school students should study mathematics, the physical sciences, and computer application courses. Students are required to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering, although some college graduates with a degree in physical science or mathematics may qualify for some jobs. Biomedical engineering is one of many engineering branches. While some colleges offer degrees in engineering, others offer 2 or 4-year programs in engineering technology. A standard 4-year program provides course work in mathematics, physics, and chemistry as well as introductory engineering, humanities, social sciences and courses specific to biomedical technology. Graduates of accredited programs, can earn the required registration by acquiring 4 years of work experience consistent with their field of study, and passing an examination. Some students pursue a graduate degree if they wish to work in research or teaching.
Marquette University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
For up to date salary data go to America's Career InfoNet.
Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
1420 King St., Suite 405
Alexandria, VA, 22314
703/548-5387
www.jets.org
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