Engineering sectors
Mechanical
Biomedical
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What is Biomedical engineering?
Biomedical engineering (BME), also known as bioengineering, is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes (e.g. diagnostic or therapeutic).
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines.
Jobs
Mechanical engineers develop and design components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction, water, power, health and transport.
Salary
The average pay for a Biomedical Engineer is £49,000 per year. For the first five to ten years in this position, pay increases steeply, but any additional experience does not have a big effect on pay. The highest paying skills associated with this job are Research Analysis and Project Management.
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Average Hours
Who do biomedical engineers work with?
What degree do you need to be a biomedical engineer?
35 to 40 hours
per week
Skills required
•The ability to manage projects
Biomedical engineering, or bioengineering, is the application of engineering principles to the fields of biology and health care. Bioengineers work with doctors, therapists and researchers to develop systems, equipment and devices in order to solve clinical problems
•A high level of IT ability
•Excellent technical knowledge
•Commercial and budgeting skills
•Excellent communication and presentation skills
What you'll do
You could work in a variety of industries and on different projects. This could range from the installation of off-shore wind turbines through to designing and testing improvements to prosthetic implants.
Starter: £22,000 to £26,000
Experienced: £28,000 to £40,000
Highly Experienced: £40,000 to £55,000
Career path and progression
You could work for local and central government, the armed services, manufacturers in all industries, research and development facilities and public utilities.
With incorporated or chartered engineer status you could move into project management roles, specialise in a particular field, work in research or become an engineering consultant.
Jobs nearby
Mammoet are currently looking for a mechanical engineer to work at their new Teesside site.
A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering is generally the minimum requirement to become a biomedical engineer. To enter these programs, students must posses a high school diploma or GED, in addition to SAT or ACT scores. These programs combine general engineering coursework with biology and chemistry courses.
How many years does it take to become a biomedical engineer?
Baccalaureate Degree: It takes most students four years to complete the coursework for a bachelor's degree. While undergraduate biomedical engineering programs may serve as prerequisites to entry into a postgraduate program, some entry-level jobs are available to those who have a bachelor's degree.
How is biomedical engineering important?
The Biomedical Engineering Society has developed a list of the major specialty areas in bioengineering. They include: Bioinstrumentation is the application of electronics and measurement techniques to develop devices used in diagnosis and treatment of disease.