Biomedical engineers analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine in order to increase the quality and effectiveness of patient care. It develops design systems and products such as artificial internal organs, artificial instruments to replace body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems.
The work of the biomedical engineer covers many professional fields. Although his/her expertise is rooted in engineering and biology, he/she often designs computer software to operate complex tools such as three-dimensional x-ray machines; uses chemistry and biology knowledge to develop new drug therapies; It uses mathematics and statistics to create models to understand the signals transmitted by the brain or heart. Although biomedical engineers have a wide responsibility framework, the general job description can be grouped under the following headings;
In order to become a biomedical engineer, it is required to graduate from the 'Biomedical Engineering' department of universities with a bachelor's degree.
The qualifications that employers look for in biomedical engineers who can work in business fields such as hospitals, universities, research institutions, medical equipment manufacturers are as follows;