Biomedical engineering(BME) is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes .This field seeks to close the gap betweenengineeringandmedicine, It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to advance healthcare treatment, including diagnosis,monitoring, andtherapy. Biomedical engineering has only recently emerged as its own study, compared to many other engineering fields. Such an evolution is common as a new field transitions from being aninterdisciplinaryspecialization among already-established fields, to being considered a field in itself. Much of the work in biomedical engineering consists ofresearch and development, spanning a broad array of subfields. Prominent biomedical engineering applications include the development ofbiocompatibleprostheses, various diagnostic and therapeuticmedical devicesranging from clinical equipment to micro-implants, common imaging equipment such asMRIsand EEGs, regenerative tissue growth, pharmaceuticaldrugsand therapeutic biological.
Biomedical engineers are typically employed by hospitals, universities, research organizations and diagnostic/medical instrumentation manufacturers. Their job is to design and implement new medical equipment and procedures, such as computer-aided surgery and tissue engineering. They work with a wide range of medical, technical and administrative staff and, at times, patients. Responsibilities of the job include:
producing and implementing designs
creating test procedures
designing, developing, testing and modifying products, equipment and devices
writing reports and documentation
liasing with medical, engineering and scientific staff
maintaining equipment
teaching
undertaking relevant research
Skills required
To become a biomedical engineer a good honors degree in physics, biomedical/applied science, computation, mathematics, life/medical science or engineering is required. Postgraduate qualifications can be beneficial – particularly for non-engineering graduates. Prior relevant experience, while not essential, can be helpful – some employers offer final year project work, sponsorship, vacation work and 'year out' placements which can provide a useful insight into the profession. Research work, hospital placements and/or biomedical experience can also be useful. Structured training is normally provided on the job and it will often lead to chartered status with one of the professional scientific/engineering institutions. Those who want work for the NHS will need to complete the three year NHS Scientist Training Programme before they can progress to more senior roles. Biomedical engineers need careful measurement and analysis skills, attention to detail, design skills, and the ability to turn designs into products. They also need the ability to empathies with patients, who may be in great pain.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
These job opportunities are most commonly found in fields such as cellular, tissue, genetic, clinical, and rehabilitation engineering. Additionally, there are opportunities within the fields of bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, biomechanics, drug design and delivery, medical imaging, orthopedic surgery, pharmaceuticals, and systems physiology.
As an undergraduate biomedical engineering major at The University of Texas at Austin, you will have the opportunity to learn about each area and discover the field you are most passionate about. Roughly one-third of graduates from the undergraduate biomedical engineering program go into industry, one-third go to medical school, and one-third go to graduate school or professional degree program in fields such as law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.
Biomedical engineering students have access to the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC), which provides a variety of services and resources for undergraduate and graduate students, including individual career advising, resume review, access to jobs, internships and employers participating in on-campus recruiting.
Electing to graduate with a major in biomedical engineering opens the door to an ever-growing amount of job opportunities, fusing the medical and engineering worlds in order to increase the quality of life all over the planet.
A number of companies have hired our undergraduate and graduate students and are actively engaged with the department.
Earnings
Biomedical engineers saw mean earnings of $79,610 in 2007,according to the BLS. Those working in medical equipment and supplies manufacturing saw slightly salaries, at $81,950, while those working in scientific research and development earned $92,870. Careers with the most competition often require Applicants to have a masters degree.
Recruiting Companies
TBS India Telematic Biomedical services PVT LTD
WiproGE Healthcare PVT. LTD
Cygnus Medical PVT. LTD
Nasser Overseas Consultant
Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi
IGATE
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company LTD
Fortis HealthCare LTD
George Philips Medical Engineering PVT LTD
Colt Technology Services PVT.LTD
Oasis Resource Management PVT.LTD
How do I get there?
Option 1:
Entry is possible without a third level qualification which means jobs are open to graduates from all disciplines, but relevant qualifications are becoming increasingly more in demand by employers. In addition, most employers ask for some previous experience within the Biomedical Field.
To be a Biomedical engineer you should have:
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent technical knowledge
Good team working skills
The ability to priorities and plan effectively
A high level of computer literacy, particularly computer-aided design
Good commercial awareness
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
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