Biomedical engineering is the application of science and technology to understand, restore, preserve, and protect human health.
As a biomedical engineer, you’ll apply engineering approaches to understand living systems; design new medical devices for diagnosis and therapy, establish methods to replace damaged or diseased organs, image the internal structures of the body, and discover many ways to make our lives healthier and safer.
You’ll work in:
manufacturing of medical instruments and implantable devices
hospitals and clinics
medical research organizations
government agencies
You could also go on to advanced training in graduate school, medical school, or other health related professional schools.
Assistive technology video (Quicktime), (Real Player)
Student Groups—Biomedical Engineering Society, Society of Women Engineers, National Society for Black Engineers