Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineers use knowledge of engineering, biology, and he medical field to develop new tools and products that better the lives of patients. They often undertake research products with scientists from other fields, engineers or business professionals to develop these products. Biomedical engineers develop products such as prostheses (artificial limbs), artificial organs, information systems, and imaging systems.

Biomedical engineering also involves developing products for inside the body as well. This includes devices for regulating heart beat or insulin. At the leading edge of this area of biomedical engineering is bionics. The development of something like the Terminator would require a lot of help from biomedical engineers.

Career Outlook: 
The Department of Labor expects employment in the field of biomedical engineering to grow at 21 percent through 2016. This is much faster than the average growth of employment for all fields. The Department of Labor also reports that employment for biomedical and environmental engineers will grow faster than all other areas of engineering.
Salary Information
Average Salary: 
$79,610.00
Salary Information from SimplyHired: 
 

Average Biomedical Engineering Salaries

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biomedical engineering

 $68,000
 
Getting The Job
Related Degrees On This Site: 
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Education Information: 

Students interested in this career should seek a bachelors degree in engineering, biology or a biomedical engineering if a college in your area offers that specific program. We highly recommend pursing a masters degree in this field in order to be competitive in the job market. There are many programs around the country offering masters degrees in biomedical engineering and you should be able to find a program reasonably close.