Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Biomedical engineers are highly trained scientists who use engineering and life science principles to research biological aspects of animal and human life. They develop new theories, and they modify, test, and prove existing theories on life systems. They design health care instruments and devices or apply engineering principles to the study of human systems. There are approximately 19,800 biomedical engineers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Manager, or Professor, or Department Chair
Experienced Biomedical Engineer
Entry-Level Biomedical Engineer
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