Title :
Biomedical engineering: the career of choice
Author :
Ropella, Kristina
Author_Institution :
Marquette Univ., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
In the author´s opinion, the biomedical engineer is ideally trained to work at the intersection of science, medicine, and mathematics to solve biological and medical problems, so that a university degree in biomedical engineering will prepare you for many professions. The following questions are explored: What do biomedical engineers do? How do biomedical engineers differ from other engineers? How much education does a biomedical engineer require? How can a high school education prepare me for studies in biomedical engineering? What types of university courses will prepare me to be a biomedical engineer? What kind of practical experience can I expect to gain while training? Where do I get more information?.
Keywords :
biomedical education; biomedical engineering; educational courses; professional aspects; biomedical engineering; biomedical engineers; career; education; high school education; information; practical experience; professions; training; university courses; university degree; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical imaging; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering in medicine and biology; Engineering management; Engineering profession; Hospitals; Medical services; Solids;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2003.1237485