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| Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| Biomedical Engineers use engineering principles to solve health related
and medical problems. They do a lot of research in conjunction with
with life scientists, chemists, and medical professionals to design medical
devices like artificial hearts, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and surgical
lasers. Some conduct research on biological and other life systems
or investigate ways to modernize laboratory and clinical procedures.
Frequently, biomedical engineers supervise biomedical equipment maintenance technicians, investigate medical equipment failure, and advise hospitals about purchasing and installing new equipment. Biomedical engineers work in hospitals, universities, industry, and research laboratories. |
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| Average Salary: $29,000 - $60,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English
courses available in high school.
All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized biomedical training. Most programs last from four to six years, and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed. |
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| For More Information: | |
| Biomedical Engineering Society
PO Box 2399 Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 618-9322 |
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