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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:

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• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
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• ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

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OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Biokineticist or Life Scientist

Is becoming a Biomedical Engineer the right career choice for me?

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What is a Biomedical Engineering Technician?

A Biomedical Engineering Technicians work in a team alongside Biomedical Engineers. They help

Biomedical Engineering Technicians help design and develop a great variety of medical equipment and instruments.

For example:

• 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 Engineering Technician do?

• assists biomedical engineers
• helps with research
• helps analyse data
• makes calculations and designs new equipment or products
• helps draws up plans
• makes prototypes and helps tests it
• makes adjustments and improvements
• makes sure all safety requirements are followed 

Are you . . . ?

• 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 Technician?

Most Biomedical Engineering Technicians have a National Diploma, BTech or DTech in Biomedical Technology from a university of technology

• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Durban University of Technology
• University of Johannesburg

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: Biomedical Engineer or Clinical Biochemist

Is becoming a Biomedical Engineering Technician the right career choice for me?