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Biomedical Engineers

Education

Engineers typically enter the occupation with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Engineers offering their services directly to the public must be licensed. Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology is important for engineers.

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Related College Majors

Biomedical/Medical Engineering. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $18,993.00 per year

Military Training

No initial job training is provided to officers in this occupation.

Certifications or Licenses

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called professional engineers (PEs). This...

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General Qualifications

Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical and detail oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Communication abilitie...

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Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Physics
  • English Language

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
Arizona State University
75,341
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,006
Ohio State University-Main Campus
62,807
University of Florida
59,614
The University of Texas at Austin
53,315
Texas A & M University
50,608
University of Washington-Seatt...
49,323
Florida International University
48,513
Pennsylvania State University-...
48,407
University of Illinois at Urba...
46,585