Biomedical Engineering

Sean Healy

Principles of Engineering Project

November 15, 2011

What is Biomedical Engineering?



Biomedical Engineering uses
engineering along with biological
sciences and medicine to improve the
quality of human health .



This type of engineering focuses on
understanding of the living systems
through research and development of
technology for creating advanced
medical devices

Biomedical Engineers Developed


hip joint replacement / artificial joints


magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)


heart pacemakers, angioplasty


bioengineered skin


time
-
release drug delivery


kidney dialysis.


Areas of Specialization


Area 1: Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
research and technology to develop tissues


Area 2: Development and use of medical
devices to cure, treat, or prevent a disease.


Area 3: Clinical engineering to implement
these medical devices or technology



Biotechnology and
Pharmaceticals


Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals are
integral in studying the uses biological or
living systems to develop tissue for


knee replacement surgery


a replacement heart valve

Medical Devices

Medical devices includes pace makers,
heart lung machines, medical imaging to
dental implants are just a few examples.

Clinical Engineering

Develop products and services to
implement these medical devices or
technology of how to use it in doctor’s
offices and hospitals.

Clinical engineers provide equipment
installation, training or act as consultants
in the purchasing of new equipment


College Preparation



Biomedical Engineering requires 4 years of
colleges and the following courses:

Calculus I, II, III and IV

Chemistry

Physics I

Intro to bioengineering

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biomechanics and Biomaterials

Physiology or human physiology

Bioengineering labs about living systems and
ethics,

Bioengineering lab I and II

BE Quantitative depth electives







Expected Salary, Duties, and
Responsibilities



Biomedical engineers held about 16,000 jobs in
pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical
instruments, and as independent consultants.


Projected growth in this field is expected to be
faster than other occupations through 2018.


By earning a bachelor’s degree in biomedical
engineering your starting salary will average about
$45,000 a year.


If you earn a master’s degree, the average starting
salary is $52,355 a year.













Conclusion


In conclusion, the field is a combination of
skills utilizing computers, problem solving,
and the research necessary to design and
develop new products for the medical field.












Citations

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Bioengineering, Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland
. Web.
http://www.bioe.umd.edu


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Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)."
BMES | Welcome to the Biomedical Engineering
Society
. Web.
http://www.bmes.org/aws/BMES/pt/sd/news_article/44099/_PARENT/layout_details/false


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BE
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Research Areas.
Welcome to the Department of Bioengineering (BE)
. Web.
http://www.be.seas.upenn.edu/about
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research/index.php


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BE
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About Our Undergraduates."
Welcome to the Department of Bioengineering (BE)
. Web.
http://www.be.seas.upenn.edu/about
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people/students
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ug.php


Index of
faqs
."
Biomedical Engineering Website | The School of Engineering Biomedical
Engineering Program Website
. Web.
http://www.bme.uconn.edu/faqs



Residency (medicine)."
Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
. Web.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residency_(medicine)#Matching



Biomedical Engineers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
. Web.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172031.htm









Sean Healy

Principles of Engineering Project

November 15, 2011