Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical engineers use engineering and physiological principles to solve medical and health-related problems. They may design and develop medical equipment and instruments such as artificial implants or pacemakers, or they may adapt computers to medical science. Research may range from the study of biological systems and their engineering aspects to the design and improvement of medical devices.

Work Environment
Biomedical engineers typically work indoors in a variety of settings including hospitals, laboratories, classrooms, and offices.

Job Outlook
Careers in biomedical engineering are experiencing 26 percent job growth nationwide and 12 percent growth in Texas.

Length of Training/
Requirements
The requirements for this field depend on the chosen specialty and work setting. Educational requirements may vary from a bachelor's degree in engineering to a doctoral degree. The doctoral degree is typically required for a teaching or administrative position at the university level.

Salary
Salary depends on education, geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $45,000 - $95,000.

Educational Programs
Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral Programs
Rice University
Texas A&M University
Texas Southern University
University of Houston
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Professional Associations
National Association for Biomedical Research
818 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 303
Washington, DC 20006
202/857-0540
Fax: 202/659-1902