Biomedical Engineering
Application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field is all
about Biomedical engineering. It combines the design and problem solving skills
of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare
diagnosis and treatment. Biomedical Engineering combines the thorough
knowledge of the principles of both medicine and engineering. The biomedical
engineers apply the concepts of biology, physics as well as chemistry to develop
products and devices for diagnosis and treatment. The branch integrates Physical,
Chemical, mathematical and computational sciences and engineering principles to
study biology, medicine behaviour and health. So the biomedical engineers have to
work closely in association with healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses,
therapists and technicians.
Eligibility for Biomedical Engineering
Educational Qualifications
If you want to become a biomedical engineer, you have to do your Bachelor of
Engineering in Biomedical Engineering offered at select institutes. Otherwise, you
can do your BE in any of the branches like electrical Engineering offered at select
institutes. Otherwise, you can do your BE in any of the branches like Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics
Engineering or Chemical Engineering and a postgraduate course in Biomedical
Engineering. Alternately, you can do your BE in any of the Engineering branches
and go for a postgraduate course in Medical Technology, which is considered
equivalent to a postgraduate course in Biomedical Engineering. You can also
complete an MBBS degree and then opt for a postgraduate degree in Biomedical
Engineering/ Medical Engineering/ Medical Technology.
Personal Qualification
Knowledge of biological and medical technology and should be versatile.
Administrative skills and computer literacy. Must be able to get along well with
patients.
Biomedical Engineering Job Prospects
Biomedical engineering is one of the tough career options. There are enormous
opportunities in this field. They are employed in universities, in industry, in
hospitals, in research faculties of educational and medical institutions, in teaching,
and in government regulatory agencies. They can also get jobs with large hospitals
for selecting, handling and maintaining sophisticated equipments in addition to
building customized devices for special needs or work in institutions involved in
research. There are a few government agencies where you can get recruited for
product testing, safety and establishment safety standards for devices.
