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
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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
Bioengineering, Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland
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http://www.bioe.umd.edu
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)."
BMES | Welcome to the Biomedical Engineering
Society
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http://www.bmes.org/aws/BMES/pt/sd/news_article/44099/_PARENT/layout_details/false
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
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
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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
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