Biomedical Engineer
OFO No: 214901
Youtube clip – All about Biomedical Engineers
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What is a Biomedical Engineer?
Biomedical Engineers are employed in the medical industry.
They will need good research skills and a thorough knowledge of:
- Biology
- Medicine
- Electrical/electronics
- Technology
- Mechanical engineering etc
Biomedical Engineers design and develop a great variety:
- X-ray machines and other medical machines
- Joint replacements
- Prosthetics (false arms, legs etc)
- Artificial organs
- Safety equipment
- Medical instruments
- Products (wheelchairs, braces etc)
What does a Biomedical Engineer do?
- does intense research
- liaises with doctors and other medical staff
- analyses research
- makes calculations and designs new equipment or products
- draws up plans
- makes prototype and tests it
- makes adjustments and improvements
- makes sure all safety requirements are followed
Are you . . . ?
- intelligent?
- a creative thinker?
- good and maths and science?
- analytical?
- dedicated?
- a team player?
- mechanically minded?
- interested in medical careers?
- inquisitive?
- a problem solver?
How do I become a Biomedical Engineer?
PATH 1
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering
- University of the Witwatersrand
- This qualification does not qualify for professional registration. You will still require a degree in medicine or electrical engineering or Honours in physics.
PATH 2
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at most universities
Master of Science (Med) Biomedical Engineering
PATH 3
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- University of Cape Town
- University of KZN
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of the Free State
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Walter Sisulu University
PATH 4
Honours degree in Mathematical Science, Science (Med), Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Science
Master of Science (Med) Biomedical Engineering
- University of Cape Town
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Biokineticist or Life Scientist
Is becoming a Biomedical Engineer the right career choice for me?
