IntroductionBiomedical engineering involves analyzing and solving problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving health care. The field aims to develop and implement advanced technology applications to the complex problems of medical care. The study of biomedical engineering and technology focuses on: molecular, cellular, and nanosystems bioengineering; biomaterials and tissue engineering; biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering; physiologic systems and bioinstrumentation; and computational bioengineering and biomedical imaging. At Rutgers, the Biomedical Engineering Department offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
Graduates in biomedical engineering may pursue a variety of career paths in research facilities, universities, businesses, hospitals, and government agencies. While most graduates work in a related occupation and many obtain an advanced degree, others choose another direction. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations| Applications Engineer | Genetic Engineer | Quality Engineer |
| Bioinstrumentation Specialist | Field Clinical Engineer | Professor/Educator |
| Biomaterials Researcher | Human Factors Design | Rehabilitation Engineer |
| Biomechanics Engineer | Engineer | Requirements Analyst |
| Biomedical Applications Developer | Instrument Scientist | Research Software Developer |
| Biomedical Engineer | Laboratory Supervisor | R & D Engineer |
| Biomedical Program Analyst | Mechanical Design Engineer | Sales Engineer |
| Calibration Technician | Manufacturing Engineer | Software Engineer |
| Cellular Engineer | Medical Device Specialist | Staff Scientist |
| Clinical Engineer | Medical Imaging Specialist | Systems Physiologist |
| Clinical Project Manager | Orthopaedic Bioengineer | Technical Advisor |
| Consultant | Plant Engineer | |
| Development Scientist | Product Engineer | |
Types of Employers| Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
| Clinics | Manufacturing Companies | R & D Laboratories |
| Consulting Firms | Medical Software Companies | Scientific Journals |
| Environmental Organizations | Medical Centers | Testing Laboratories |
| Foundations | Occupational Safety Institutes | Universities |
| HMOs | Pharmaceutical Companies | |
| Hospitals | Regulatory Agencies | |
| Government Agencies |
| Centers for Disease Control | National Cancer Institute | Public Health Service |
| Department of Health | National Institutes of Health | Regulatory agencies |
| Environmental Protection Agency | NJ State Department of Health | Veteran's Administration |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates| Associate, Clarkson Consulting | Product Development Manager, L'Oreal (MBA, Marketing) |
| Aquatics Director Assistant, Concourse Club | Scientist, Biological Repair, Arthex, Inc. (PhD Biomedical Engineering) |
| Biomaterials Development Engineer, EBI, L.P. | Senior Master Scheduler, Johnson & Johnson |
| Consultant, Accenture PLC | Senior Research Engineer, Celgene (PhD Biomedical Engineering) |
| Infrastructure Management Associate, Merck & Co. | Supplier Engineer, Johnson & Johnson |
Graduate Schools Attended| Drexel University, PhD, Biomedical Engineering | University of Arizona, PhD, Physiological Sciences |
| Duke University, JD, Patent Law | University of Pennsylvania, PhD, Materials Science |
| Rutgers University, PhD, Biomedical Engineering | Wright State University, MS, Biomedical Engineering |
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