Biomedical engineering is a division of engineering that deals with the study of engineering laws and techniques that are applied in the medical sector. Biomedical engineering develops and manufactures medical equipments, diagnostic devices and drugs. . Biomedical engineering course curriculum includes bio-mechanics, tissue and cellular engineering, genetic engineering, orthopedic surgery, bio-instrumentation, medical imaging and bio-materials.
Top 10 colleges in this field are-
1) All India Institute of Medical Studies, Biomedical Engineering, AIIMS--Delhi
Ansari Nagar New Delhi
2) Banaras Hindu University Institute of Technology
Varanasi 221005 UttarPradesh
3) Jadavpur University
Jupiter Building Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032
4) University college of Engineering
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat Technological University,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
6) Adhiyamaan College of Engineering,
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
7) Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engg
Mumbai, Maharashtra
8) PSNA College of Engg and Technology,
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
9) Mahatma Gandhi Mission College Of Engg and Technology,
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
10) Velalar College of Engg & Technology,
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Biomedical engineering is one of the highly rewarding field. A beginner working in hospitals and health care centers can earn his/her starting salary around Rs. 10,000-15,000 every month. Graduates engaged in research activities and teaching line can get their income between Rs. 15,000 - 20,000 per month. Individuals working in government sector can earn their initial income around Rs. 20,000 – 25,000 per month. Biomedical engineers working in medical equipments production firms can earn around Rs. 20,000 – 30,000 every month at the beginning stage.
Biomedical engineers can seek employment in various industries such as hospitals, medical institutions, manufacturing units, medical equipment, government agencies and pharmaceuticals. Biomedical engineers develop modified devices and provide advice for handling and and maintaining medical equipments.
There are ample opportunities for biomedical engineers in the field of research and development at research institutes, government agencies in India, universities and other abroad countries. Biomedical Biomedical engineers are employed in various companies such as Larsen & Toubro, BPL, Wipro Medical and Siemens into their R&D section or into sales and marketing, depending on their skills and preferences. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
Some job profiles: -
Clinical Engineers
Biomaterials Engineers
Patent Analyst
Business Managers
Professors/Teachers/Research scientists
Technical Writers
Biomechanics Engineers
Bioinstrumentation Engineer
UG:
For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. The duration for the course is 4 years.
PG:
The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for the course is 2 years.
