Career as Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical Engineering is the study of the engineering principles of medical sciences. The objective of this course is to streamline the rapidly advancing healthcare sector of the country. Increased health awareness, education and medical advancement and expanding population, all have led to rising interest in Biomedical Engineering as a course. The course includes diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical science. It is one of its kinds of balanced amalgamation of engineering and medical sector, making the stream very interesting. With the advancement in technology, the latest development in the Biomedical Engineering sector is more incorporation of advanced technology. Recently the biomedical engineering career has seen rising interests from investors and the candidates alike. This sector is quite new compared to other medical and engineering fields, especially in India. With increased investments, career prospects are expected to grow further in the coming years.
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Job Profile
The nature of the job is generally stress free,
though depending on the project deadlines, the work hours may
get stretched. Also, there may be a need to travel
out-stations for seminars and conferences. In the coming years, the
growth in the career of biomedical engineering is expected to
multiply manifolds. Biomedical Engineers can work in biotechnology
companies, health departments, hospitals, instrumentation
department, maintenance department, the research sector and
diagnostic department.
Additionally, candidates can also start their
work as consultants in various sectors dealing with
biomedical science instruments. . Besides, In testing laboratories,
pathology labs, research institutes, college and university
laboratories, too they can work as consultants.
Many candidates also take teaching in
universities, institutes and colleges after course completion.
Those with a PhD degree can be appointed as scientists, research
assistants and associates with institutes.
Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Stryker, Philips Healthcare, Smiths Medical, B. Braun and Toshiba Medical Systems are some top companies having job opportunities for biomedical engineers.
Future Growth Prospects and How to get there faster
Pros and Cons of being a Biomedical Engineer
Pros
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The biomedical industry sector is seeing growth and investment from the government as well as private sectors.
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There is still relatively less competition in the market compared to other engineering streams.
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There is a good scope for candidates who want to work outside India, as demand for biomedical engineers is more there.
Cons
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The industry is in the growing stage and does not have an as diverse scope as other medical and engineering streams.
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There is limited recognition and reach of this course among the masses. More colleges and institutes need to have biomedical engineering courses.
How do I get there?
To pursue Biomedical Engineering, candidates can take admission in B.Tech, B.Sc., and B.E. course. To apply for admission, candidates need to be 10+2 passed in the science stream with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised board.
For admission in M.Tech. and M.E., candidates need to graduate in Biomedical Engineering or biotechnology stream with minimum 50% marks from recognised institute or university. Candidates having an MBBS degree can also apply for the post-graduation in biomedical engineering.
For admission in M.Phil and Ph. D, candidates need to be post-graduate in Biomedical Engineering.
There is an entrance exam for admission in
biomedical engineering courses. Most of the universities and
colleges in India take admission through JEE main in the
undergraduate course. Also, state-level exams are conducted for
admission within the state colleges and universities. BITS (Birla
Institute of Technology), VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) and
other private institutes also hold examinations for admission
in engineering courses.
For admission to postgraduate courses, candidates need to have GATE scores.
These are some of the entrance examinations for admission in biomedical engineering:
1. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
2. JEE Main
3. JEE Advanced
4. SRMJEEE
5. VITEEE
6. BITSAT
7. KIITEE
8. GEEE
9. GCET
How much does it cost?
The course fee varies, depending on the institution and the course opted.
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S.No. |
Course Name |
Course Fee |
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1. |
B. Sc. in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 2 to 5 Lakh |
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2. |
B. Tech in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 3 to 14 Lakh |
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3. |
BE in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 2 to 6 Lakh |
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4. |
Integrated B.Tech - M.Tech |
Rs 7 to 10 Lakh |
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5. |
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 10k to 50k |
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6. |
M. Sc. in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 1 to 3 Lakh |
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7. |
M. Tech in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 1 to 6 Lakh |
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8. |
PG Diploma in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 30k to 1 Lakh |
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9. |
ME in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 1 to 6 Lakh |
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10. |
PhD in Biomedical Engineering |
Rs 1.5 to 4 Lakh |
Top Colleges where one should be studying to become a Biomedical Engineer
There are many governments as well as private institutions offering Biomedical Engineering courses. The fee structure is different. So, students need to go through the college profile, affordability and apply for the admission accordingly.
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S.No. |
Name of College, City |
Programme Total Fees |
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1 |
IIT Bombay |
M.Tech -Rs 1.3 Lakh |
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2 |
IIT Madras |
Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech- Rs 9.4 Lakh |
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3 |
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal |
B.Tech-Rs 13 Lakh |
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4 |
Lovely Professional University, Delhi |
B.Tech- Rs 5 Lakh |
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5 |
IIT Delhi |
M.Tech-Rs 20,000 |
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6 |
Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering, Chennai |
B. E.- Rs 2 Lakh |
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7 |
SRM University, Sonepat |
B. Tech-Rs 10 Lakh |
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8 |
Jadavpur University, Jadavpur |
M. E. - Rs 10,000 |
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9 |
PSG College of Engineering, Coimbatore |
B. E.- Rs 2 Lakh |
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10 |
IIT Hyderabad |
M. Tech- Rs 20,000 |
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11 |
JJTU, Rajasthan |
PhD.- Rs 1.8 Lakh |
Books and other Study Material
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Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology- Russell K. Hobbie, Bradley J. Roth
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Biomedical Engineering Bridging Medicine and Technology- W. Mark Saltzman
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Lab Manual for Biomedical Engineering- Gary Drzewiecki
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Non-Invasive Instrumentation and Measurement in Medical Diagnosis, Second Edition-Robert B. Northrop
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