Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical engineers use engineering principles to create medical devices, procedures, and patient care solutions. They work in a variety of settings, including labs, hospitals, and industries. Here are some of the things biomedical engineers do:

• Design medical devices: Biomedical engineers create medical devices like pacemakers, hip replacements, and cochlear implants.
• Develop software: They design software to run medical equipment.
• Test drug therapies: They use computer simulations to test new drug therapies.
• Advance stem cell engineering: They work on breakthroughs in stem cell engineering and 3D biological organ printing.
• Create wearable devices: They develop wearable devices to monitor health conditions.
• Improve natural processes: They use biotechnology to advance natural processes like tissue regeneration and cell diffusion.

Biomedical engineers need to have a strong interest in the integration of engineering and medicine, good communication skills, and attention to detail. They should also be able to empathize with patients, combine technical knowledge with creativity, and design products that are efficient, practical, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing. Employers often value prior work experience for biomedical engineer positions. A Master of Science in Biotechnology can help prospective biomedical engineers gain relevant, hands-on experience.