To become a Biomedical Engineer, one should hold a Bachelor's degree
in Biomedical Engineering (B.E./ B.Tech in BME). The basic eligibility
criteria for a B.E is higher secondary or its equivalent examination in
the science stream. The course is of 4 years duration and the candidates
have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the respective
institution.
After +2, one can directly do B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, Or B.E
in other branches of engineering such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Chemical
Engineering and then become a Bio medical professional by completing a
postgraduate course in Biomedical engineering. Otherwise, one can do B.E
in any branch of Engineering and go for a postgraduate course in Medical
Technology, which is considered equivalent to a postgraduate course in
Biomedical Engineering. One could also take up this career after completing
an MBBS degree and then opt for a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering/
Medical Engineering/ Medical Technology.
A flair for research coupled with excellent academic records enables
a candidate to obtain a doctorate degree from India or abroad.
Course Content
The main objective of Biomedical Engineering is to bring an improvement
in the overall quality of healthcare. A course in Bio Medical engineering
includes study of biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, biotech, principles
of design, materials science, biomechanics and life sciences. The course
enables a candidate to gain technical expertise in biology and medicine
simultaneously and contribute effectively in the development and improvement
of healthcare solutions. Biomedical engineers apply the concepts of biology,
physics as well as chemistry to develop products and devices for diagnosis
and treatment
Personal skill:
A Biomedical professional should be a good engineer and have aptitude
for life science systems as well as terminology. They must have a sound
knowledge in the basic engineering field. Good communication skills both
written and verbal and a keen interest in biology as well as mathematics
is a must. Ability to work as part of a team, creativity, an analytical
bend of mind are some of the other personal skills counted for this career.
They must have exceptional skills in observation, concentration, investigation,
critical thinking and record keeping. Since the medical technology is
changing so fast, it is very important to keep abreast of this changing
technology. So the candidate should be dexterous and alert. Administrative
skills, computer knowledge and high-level software development skills
will be an added advantage.
