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Biomedical engineers are specialists who help to develop advanced healthcare technology. Biomedical engineers work with a wide range of medical, technical and administrative staff and, at times, patients. Responsibilities of the job include:

  • designing, testing and implementing new medical procedures, such as computer-aided surgery and tissue engineering

  • designing, developing, testing and modifying products, equipment and devices

  • liaising with medical, engineering and scientific staff

  • training staff to use equipment safely

  • maintaining equipment

  • writing reports and documentation

  • undertaking relevant research 

 

Qualifications and training required

 

To become a biomedical engineer, a good degree in a relevant subject such as biomedical engineering, biomedical science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or physics is required. Postgraduate qualifications can be beneficial (particularly for non-engineering graduates), and may be necessary for some posts.

 

Key skills for biomedical engineers

 

  • Careful measurement and analytical skills

  • Good attention to detail

  • A good eye for design

  • The creative and technical ability to turn designs into products

  • The ability to empathise with patients

  • Communication and teamworking skills

 

Typical employers of biomedical engineers

 

  • Hospitals

  • Universities

  • Research organisations

  • Diagnostic/medical instrumentation manufacturers

 



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