Scope & Careers for BioMedical Engineers
Biomedical engineers may work in hospitals, universities, industries and laboratories. They enjoy a range of possible duties, including the design and development of artificial organs, modeling of physical processes, development of blood sensors and other physiologic sensors, design of therapeutic strategies and devices for injury recovery, development and refinement of imaging techniques and equipment, development of advanced detection systems, testing of product performance, and optimal lab design. Biomedical Engineers apply their knowledge of physical science and engineering in an effort to design and develop life-support devices and other medical equipment that can assist health care professionals in improving the quality of life of patients. They plan and conduct research concerning biological, psychological, behavioral and other life systems that affect the health of patients. Biomedical engineers develop mathematical models and computer simulations in order to better understand the life processes that affect our health. Some of the devices and instruments that they design and develop are pacemakers, artificial limbs and organs, laser systems used in corrective eye surgery, computers that analyze blood, ultra-sound imaging equipment, and devices for automating insulin injections as well as controlling other bodily functions. They may also perform duties such as evaluating the effectiveness of drugs and other medications, developing new energy sources to power these medical devices, and managing a large number of technicians and assistants in laboratory environment.