Career questions tagged biomedical-engineering
Where to start my passion project and how can it reach a greater audiance ?
I have been wanting to start a biomedical engineering or medical related passion project especially since I started a BME club at my highschool this year and wanted to take it farther in making a impact. Something I want to do is fill the gap in healthcare knowledge among students and young communities since I did not have that much exposure. I truly will appreciate any advice, and tiny steps where I can take this.
What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering
,What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering, but I don't really know what to study to help me go into in im finshing my first year of high school, and i took honors biology, got a 4 on the final and Integrated Mathematics 2, and i am taking Chemistry, geometry next year I have a career path going for coding so what classes can i take that would help me
I was wondering if anyone could answer these questions for me. I am interested in becoming a biomedical engineer, and need these questions answered for a school project. 1. What is the best part of the job 2. What is the most difficult aspect of the job? 3. What most surprised you about your job, good or bad? 4. What advice do you have for someone interested in this job? 5. What is the coolest thing you have helped engineer? If you could also provide your name for me that would be great! ?
Any more information you have about biomedical engineering would be great. Also feel free to share your experience and where you work!
I was wondering if anyone could answer these questions for me?
I am interested in becoming a biomedical engineer, and need these questions answered for a school project. 1. What is the best part of the job? 2. What is the most difficult aspect of the job? 3. What most surprised you about your job, good or bad? 4. What advice do you have for someone interested in this job? 5. What is the coolest thing you have helped engineer? Any more information you have about biomedical engineering would be great. Also feel free to share your experience and where you work!
Are there specific extracurricular activities in college I should pursue to enhance my chances of securing an engineering job when I graduate?
I am a high school senior preparing to start college in the Fall of 2026. I am majoring in biomedical engineering, but I really enjoy participating in extracurricular activities. Thank you.
How does the transition process from a being a biomedical science/engineering major in college to working in field feel and look like? #Spring26
As someone who’s majoring in biomedical i want to know different routes and paths people have taken.
For professionals in biomolecular engineering or biotech, what’s something you wish you had focused on earlier in undergrad that actually made a difference in grad school or industry—but isn’t emphasized enough in classes?
For professionals in bio or biomedical engineering, what’s something you wish you had focused on earlier in undergrad that actually made a difference in grad school or industry, but isn’t commonly emphasized in classes?
Did I make the right decision to go for this college major? If I did, how could I find the balance between work and my personal life?
I'm a rising college freshman with a passion for serving/giving back to others, which is why I've decided to study Biomedical Engineering on the pre-med track. I've always liked technology too, so I'm not sure if I chose the right major or if I can be at the intersection of healthcare and tech. If this is the right path for me, seeing how these academic subjects require a lot of hard work, how can I find the balance between the work and my personal life outside of school?
What jobs can you go into with a biomed engineering degree, and what courses would you usually take?
I'm a high school senior, and I'm planning to major in biomedical engineering in college this fall and I've heard that there's lots of different ways you could go with the major. I also wanted to ask what are some of the core/main/important courses you would take with biomed as your major. I know, of course, there'll be many science (chem, bio, physics) courses, but is it heavily physics-focused? I'm kind of struggling in physics so I'm wondering if I should switch to biochem or something instead of engineering.
Do specialized BME degrees make someone more competitive for the medical field, or do employers still prefer the core engineering background of a ChemE?
I’m currently a high school sophomore exploring engineering pathways into the medical field. How does a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering compare to one in biomedical engineering in terms of career opportunities in healthcare or biotech? Additionally, is it more advantageous to specialize in biomedical engineering at the graduate level rather than during undergraduate studies?
What if I don't like my college-major choice?
I'm heading into college and trying to decide on a major. I am between biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering. I'm really interested in biomedical engineering, but anatomy and biology have been a hit or miss topic for me, and I'm worried I won't like it. However, I am worried that if I major in mechanical engineering, I will regret not trying biomedical.
What were the most valuable career experiences that you had before becoming a professor, and what would you recommend checkpoints would you recommend me to pursue on my own journey to become one, specifically in the engineering field?
I'm a student pursuing a doctorate in the engineering field, specifically chemical or biomedical depending on what classes I end up enjoying more or excelling at in college. I'm super passionate about sharing my knowledge, but I also always want to continue learning myself, so I want to become a professor, so that I have the opportunity to teach others while also doing research with other professors and students at the university. I understand that it's important to have research experience and to get papers published for this kind of career, but I'm not sure what else would be helpful in the profession or even just in landing the job. I want to know what opportunities would help me with this, without delaying my plans for too long.
How do I get a job in 3D medicine?
Hello all! I have a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, and I have worked as a custom implant designer before. However due to a health issues, I had to take a career break for about 2 years and I'm looking to get back in. In the meantime, I did a course and specialized in 3D. I want to work as an implant designer again, or in 3D medical visualization or prosthetic design (or anything that combines 3D with healthcare). I have kind of lost the self belief that such jobs exist out there, or that I could get them. I'd really appreciate some help in navigating this scenario.
If you could go back and do college again knowing what you know now about the path to biomedical engineering, anesthesiology, or the healthcare field in general what would you have done differently or prioritize differently to build a strong foundation to better prepare you for the field What is something you would go back and change to better set you up for success before even going into the healthcare field?
Hi! I am trying to become and anesthesiologist or biomedical engineer I have a strong interest in the healthcare field. I am nervous about starting my career because I know the Pre-med track is very demanding, but I would just like some tips on how to be well prepared for everything that comes with Pre-med. I am also majoring in Biology and science isn't one of my stronger subjects so any tips on how to properly study would be very appreciated.
What is the BIGGEST life lesson you have learned thru becoming an engineer ?
I am a high school senior setting out to be a mechanical engineer with a concentration in biomedical. I have heard that you “marry your schooling” because it is tough and can be very demanding. After all of the needed schooling, what is your biggest take away from college? I would LOVE words of wisdom to cling to thru college. Thank you! #Spring2026 #Spring26
How do get a research job in Biomedical Engineering?
I was wondering how you prepare yourself to get a research job in Biomedical Engineering. Would it require a graduate study? Thank you.
Community College or 4-Year College?
I'm a junior in high school looking at different colleges right now, and was wondering whether I should go to a community college first to get my associates degree, or go straight to my preferred college. The community college will be much cheaper, and close enough that I'll be able to live at home still, but I think the 4-year college might be more helpful academic-wise. I plan on going for biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering (possibly both), and plan on applying to both either way, but was just wondering if anyone had any advise? #Spring26
I want to get more involved in hands on exposure within STEM as it is my junior year, I want to start a research based project, how can I start?
I want to find opporutnites with hands on and more exposure, within medicine / STEM. I want to start a research based project within medicine that makes an impact. I want advice on where I can start and build myself up to that point. Where can I start? Also any internship opportunites, Any advice is deeply appericated.
What does the biomedical engineering field and major look like?
I am looking at what to major in after highschool and was wondering if a major in biomedical was for me. I want to know what I would be doing as far as a career.
What would you say proved to be the most crucial skill to hone when it came to finding research opportunities around the globe relating to biomedical engineering ?
I am currently a high school senior and am interested in finding a way to connect my interests in electrical engineering to medical devices. I also want to look into ways of doing research in my future that provides me with the opportunity of visiting many different places and meeting many different people. More specifically, I want to research more into the realm of Neurotechnology and soft robotics. With the rising applications of AI, I want to find ways to integrate this into these devices to give even more opportunity in improving human cognitive abilities. I also want to research more into how to improve these devices to make them more accessible allowing for even greater rates of improved human autonomy.
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
Should I double major in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering?
Hi, I'm a college freshman majoring in biomedical engineering. I'm planning on going into the field of prosthetics after graduation. Biomedical engineering at my university doesn't have a specialty for prosthetics so I was wondering if double majoring in mechanical engineering would get me the knowledge I'm looking for. Is a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering enough? #Fall25
How can an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering build a strong research trajectory early on, and what mistakes should I avoid / opportunities should I seek as I prepare for a career in biomedical R&D?
I am a third year Biomedical engineering undergraduate, studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have two more years remaining in my program before I graduate. I currently volunteer in a cardiac device innovation lab, assisting graduate students in research regarding imaging of coronary arteries. Eventually I hope to be involved in medical device innovation. What steps should I take now to become a competitive researcher?
How can biomedical engineering make a difference in the world with coding involved?
I am currently in high school and am in 12th grade. I'm applying to colleges currently and looking for different scholarships. I'm planning to pursue a field in something that involves computer programming with a combination of medical. So, I am interested in pursuing biomedical engineering because it involves everything that I love which is coding, biology, and math. I want to create something that can be accessible to patients in hospitals and make healthcare a wide scope.
Should I major in chemistry for my bachelor's degree and then narrow the field of study for postgraduate education?
I am torn between going into a specific major relating to chemistry, like chemical engineering, or just going into a general chemistry major. On the one hand, I would have a little bit of a head start in graduate school, but on the other hand, I would have more flexibility if I realize I do not want to study chemical engineering. #Fall25
What kind of career paths can I pursue with a biomedical engineering degree?
I'm a first year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa. I am currently participating in undergrad research and absolutely love it!
What does the day to day life of a biomedical engineer actually look like ?
Do you work on projects? If you do research how does that structure work?
How long does it take colleges to process your FAFSA number and create a package for you and what does it mean if it originally says that I am not eligible for federal/State aid #Fall25?
I am a senior in high school waiting for more info about financial support for a college I am interested in. #Fall25
What are the degrees / majors for someone who wants to create or research athletic injury prevention technologies or methods?
What colleges have those degrees? What would the job titles be for someone who wants to do this??