Bio medical Engineer

“Bio-medical Engineer”

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Duties and Responsibilities: Bio-medical engineering is a sub-specialty of engineering that concentrates on solving biological and medical problems. Bio-medical engineers work for engineering companies, hospitals, medical supply companies, and medical technology firms. Common duties of bio-medical engineers include designing and evaluating devices and procedures, performing research, and evaluating treatment techniques. Many bio-medical engineers can specialize in related areas like medical imaging and bio-materials.

Salary: Median annual earnings = $86,960

Education: A bachelor's degree is a basic requirement for entering the field of bio-medical engineering; many bio-medical engineers have a background in an engineering specialty like electrical or mechanical engineering in addition to bio-medical training. Common coursework in a 4-year engineering program that will prepare you for a career as a bio-medical engineer includes bio-medical instrumentation, bio-mechanics, and physics for medicine, therapeutic medical devices, and biochemical engineering. Many employers expect bio-medical engineers to have a master's degree as well. Bio-medical Engineers must be licensed.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I feel that this career is very interesting and I would enjoy working as one. I know that I must be well prepared in order to become one, But I believe in myself and I know that In the future, it all pays off.