Biomedical Engineering

By: Genesis Gonzalez

What do Biomedical Engineers do?Biomedical Engineers….

● create prosthetics (dentures)● make surgical devices (ex: laparoscopic power

morcellators)● make artificial organs● fix and install equipment

and work with doctors and therapists to provide treatment and enhance your life and save it.

What training is required to become a Biomedical Engineer?To become a Biomedical Engineer, in highschool you should take classes like

and some speech classes because they help build communication skills. You also need a bachelor's degree from a university or 4 year college, 4 years of work in the field, a passing grade in the FE and PE exams and a degree from an ABET-accredited program.

● Ap calculus● Ap life science● Ap chemistry● Ap computer programming● Ap english● Ap physics

What skills/characteristics do Biomedical Engineers possess?Biomedical Engineers are usually really good with

● complex problem solving● critical thinking● judgement and decision making● analytical thinking● talking to other professionals

Typically this is what employers look for when they are looking to hire someone.

What is the typical wage for a Biomedical Engineer?● new comers earn $36,000● on average one can earn $88,500● The highest you can earn is $114,000

It all depends on the subcategory you choose to major in.

Light blue = $64,460-$77,150Electric blue = $77,920-$85,280Ocean blue = $85,310-$98,420Dark/Navy blue = $100,200-$114,380

Biomedical Engineer Job OutlookThere hasn't been a big need for biomedical engineers.

● from 2016-2028 the average rate of increase is 4-7%

This is the average increase for most jobs.

Black line = employment from 2000-2009Blue line = predicted employment from 2010-2020

Professional AssociationBiomedical Engineering Society is a place for people working within the industry to strengthen their knowledge of biomedical engineering.

It was founded in 1968 and the headquarters are located in Chicago Illinois

● promotes and enhances one's knowledge of biomedical engineering

● holds over 7,500 members

● growing rapidly.

Job Listings

These are all job listings for biomedical engineering/ engineers. The first one is just a picture from the internet. The other two are from websites that you can go on to apply

Sources Cited● Learn.org, learn.org/articles/Biomedical_Engineering_5_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Biomedical_Engineer.html.

● “What Is Biomedical Engineering?” LiveScience, Purch, www.livescience.com/48001-biomedical-engineering.html.

● “Biomedical Engineers : Occupational Outlook Handbook:” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm.

● “What Is Biomedical Engineering?” Michigan Technological University,

www.mtu.edu/biomedical/department/what-is/.

● “How to Become a Biomedical Engineer - Time & Steps Required.” Online Engineering Programs,

www.onlineengineeringprograms.com/faq/how-do-i-become-a-biomedical-engineer.

● Lizard, Visual. CMBES, www.cmbes.ca/about/what-is-a-biomedical-engineer.

Sources Cited Cont.● “Biomedical Engineer Job in Carlsbad, CA at Talentry, LLC.” ZipRecruiter,

www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Talentry,-LLC/Job/Biomedical-Engineer/-in-Carlsbad,CA?jid=DQe9f8434c9ec06aa

3994d57a79455ca47&job_id=07bf9d147ecfb268ab0aeaf593fcc680.

● “CollegeGrad.” Jobs, Career, Salary and Education Information,

collegegrad.com/careers/biomedical-engineers.

● “Biomedical+Engineer Jobs in New York, NY.” Jobs,

www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Biomedical%2BEngineer&l=New%2BYork%2C%2BNY&vjk=bb4af5b39068d291.