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I am currently a freshman majoring in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester and I was wondering about possible careers/work places with a Masters in BME?

As a college student majoring in BME, I would like to know some of the possible jobs I can get upon graduation #college #biomedical-engineering #engineering #graduates

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Dimitri’s Answer

In addition to what Nick said, there is a variety of opportunities with just an undergrad degree. Employers like to take chances on engineers, since the degree really teaches you how to learn. So, even if a it looks like you don’t meet the requirements for a job, try sending in an application.

For example, many companies hire biomedical engineers for business development. In this field, they can apply their technical expertise to a product and apply that to help grow the company through strategic relationships and being able to simplify complex concepts to digestible ideas.

Additionally, many medical device companies are hiring biomedical engineers as sales representatives or clinical specialists. Traditionally, these rules were reserved for nurses and technicians in the hospital, but recently, there has been a shift to hire biomedical engineers. The detail oriented mind of engineers has been gaining momentum in the field of sales.

Finally, you will learn a lot of coding when studying biomedical engineering, so don’t be afraid to apply to a strictly coding job if you enjoy it! After all, you earned an engineering degree, so many employers will consider you just as qualified as other applicants, even if you focus was on medicine.

In summary, don’t let it discourage you if “biomedical engineer” is nowhere on a job description. Find a job that you could see yourself doing, and tell a good story of why you would be good at it!
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Sheilah,


With a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, you should be qualified for most Quality Assurance positions at medical device companies, and potentially for some entry level research positions in some areas. There is also opportunity to enter into patent law if that's something that interests you.
For truly cutting edge work on medical devices / technologies, a PhD or at the very least some very in depth experience in a specific technology is typically required.
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