Can I become a Biomedical Engineer if I have a Public Health B.S., but then get my masters in biomedical engineering?

A bit of background about me. Im 25F and I have a bachelors in biology from Oakland University (2021). I’m currently living in the metro Detroit area, Michigan. I was originally focused on vet school, but things changed. I had experience in being a forester, but after 1.5 years of that I left the industry completely for something else I could do with no degree.

I’m now looking for a career and bioengineering is about 2 years of extra classes to get me a bachelors in that. I’m open somewhat to moving around if I have to, but I would prefer to get some sort of start in Michigan if possible. Do you think it’s worth it to go back to school for me? Would the biology bachelors help at all at scoring a job after graduation? I’m extremely worried of racking up more student debt, which I paid off myself 100% last year, and have now 2 degrees I can’t use to make enough for a living. How is the job market in Michigan if anyone knows, or is there another place in the USA that would be a hub for this type of job? I’m very open to work doing mostly about anything as long as I can eventually grow it into something sustainable . Help please!

I have done B.Sc biology and M.Sc botany and now I am doing biomedical engineering, I have taken lateral entry in this branch I want to know whether my engineering degree will be valid for a job in Dubai cause I completed engineering in just 3 years. I am confused please help me to clear my confusion

Hii!!! I'm a engineering student in university of moratuwa in Sri Lanka who is planning to study BscEngHons in biomedical engineering. Can anyone who is professional in this industry tell me about the job market?

Hi!!! I'm planning to study BscEngHons in biomedical engineering. Will there be a good job market. Can someone who is in this industry tell me?

I had a random idea on how to form artificial vision for bionic eyes. Lidar is a technology that uses laser light to measure distances. It sends out laser pulses, then measures how long they take to bounce back, creating a detailed 3D map of the surroundings. It's used in things like self-driving cars and drones to see and understand the environment, which possibly a form of glasses could be fitted with a lenses, or even into the retinal implant/bionic eye Lidar can help bionic eyes and blind individuals by providing real-time information about the surrounding environment. For bionic eyes, Lidar helps with depth perception and obstacle detection, making it easier to navigate and avoid dangers. For the blind, Lidar-equipped devices can translate spatial data into audio or vibrations, guiding them through spaces safely. Lidar also enhances overall environmental awareness, making it easier for users to move independently and confidently. The only issues i'd imagine is you wouldn't be able to read maybe, so you cant drive, nor work most jobs still possibly. Though vision is restored you can barely recognize anyone. The photo of the woman, its from "Radiohead-House of cards" music video, where i got inspiration from the video itself.

This if were unable to do regular vision for eye implants or bionic eyes...

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I am currently a sophomore in high school, and I've been wanting to do engineering for a while. I am interested in biology and making medical devices. However, after reading other engineers post I do not know if i should major in biomedical engineering, mechanical, or something else. Can I have yalls opinions and/or personal experiences?

i am part of a research group that are trying to find new bone replacement materials and they suggest bio epoxy Reinforced by hydroxyapatite and mgo nano particles or used natural fibers such sisal and flax fibers but is this really strong enough for bone?. I mean it is have high Biocompatibility and low cost but I am Not convinced. What is your thoughts?

My goal is to get into grad school for bioengineering I plan on doing a PhD in the future but my current problem is that my current major is electrical engineering. I haven't taken any bio classes yet but I plan on taking a class called fundamental of Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as general chemistry 1, I have 5 semesters left for my undergrad. I'm seeking advice on how to best navigate this situation, I want to apply for a PhD program as soon as possible but will schools consider my application if I have no prior bio experience? I've looked at the requirements for some schools and they don't explicitly state that you need a bio background they actually encourage applying if you have an engineering background. I have 5 semesters left, how can I make the most of it to achieve my goal of getting into grad school? My research interests is in genetic modification, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. how can I salvage the situation? Thank you so much for your help.

Hello! I’m a high school senior, and I have no idea about what I want to do in the future (I just want to make a lot of money.) I’m better at math, biology, and physics than any other high school subjects, so I’ve been considering Bioengineering. However, I’m worried I might regret this decision later. Should I stick with Bioengineering, or would it be better to choose a broader engineering major?

Hello everyone! I’m currently doing my undergraduate in neuroscience and plan to go to med school but I’ve always had an interest in engineering aspects of medicine. More specifically the mechanical stuff like prosthetics if that makes sense. I’ve read some stuff on masters in bioengineering or PhD in bioengineering. It would be great if I could help create medical devices after receiving my MD. This might be all over the place but any help would be appreciated!

I currently live in the United States and face difficulties in communicating with Americans due to a language barrier. To better integrate into local society, I have designed an innovative system and hope to receive help or advice from individuals with relevant professional backgrounds!

Concept: I plan to implant key components of a wireless charging bone conduction earphone into my ear, face, or neck. At the same time, I intend to place the Maxhub BM31S wireless omnidirectional microphone in the chest pocket of my outerwear. The goal of this system is to capture sound through the microphone, have it translated by ChatGPT in real time, and then transmit the translated result through the bone conduction earphones, enabling natural, seamless cross-language communication.

Specific Needs and Challenges:

1. Implant Design:

Which body parts are suitable for implanting the earphone and related components?

How can they be fixed to prevent displacement?

How should the implant be designed to be compatible with human tissue?

2. Microphone Placement and Safety:

Since the microphone will be placed in the chest pocket of the outerwear, how can I ensure it stays secure during different activities?

How can I ensure the microphone is waterproof and prevent issues like leakage?

Will the microphone’s signal transmission be affected by clothing or other obstructions? How can this be resolved?

3. Safety and Protection:

How can I ensure the implanted device is waterproof and leak-proof?

How can I prevent the device from overheating or causing damage to the skin and

Hello! I am currently a 3rd year bs ecology major in Texas, it's very similar to biology albeit some minor adjustments. I have been thinking about what I really want to do as of late. Currently I do not think I'd best satisfied with the pay I would manage to get with a simple BS in Ecology, at first I thought I don't mind the pay I'll do what I like. But in the end I asked if it's really all worth it for a low quality of life. My latest interests right now are bioinformatics and bioengineering as they seem to pay real well but also I love the stuff they're seeming to be doing. And I can still somehow work with animals to an extent it seems in this field.

What I'm asking is, is it possible for me to transition into this field for grad school. In the end I do want to do a PhD but I kind of have little to no research experience yet and my gpa is subpar(below 3. But I expect to end above it when I'm all done with undergrad). So it seems a masters is my best bet then do a PhD. But how likely is it that I can swap to this field with my Ecology BS, does anyone have any experience similar to where I am? It does seem to be a more math heavy field but it's stuff I'm willing to put in the effort to learn, currently learning the more computer science side of things on my own right now.

I have the following stats:

* WashU undergrad

* no GRE

* 3.85 GPA

* Mathematics & CS double major

* no pub

* 3 different research experiences, the last two explicitly related to imaging

* 8 grad classes in ML, AI, stats, and math

* graduating one semester earlier

* two conference posters

Applying to UCB-UCSF, Stanford, UCLA, UCSD, UW, WashU, Northwestern, Boston University, Northeastern, Georgia Tech-Emory, Emory (BMI program), Yale, Case Western University.

Im kinda nervous, but can somebody who has gone through a similar process give me an idea

also what is the diffrence anywhere i look there is a diffrent asnwer

I only ever really think of muscle as producing tension forces which means the only thing resisting the compression due to gravity being your skeleton and cartilage. Now that would mean that any increase in body mass (of any kind) directly increases the loading of the spine specifically. So naturally this would be a big problem of obese people (which Im sure it is) but equally of strength athletes. How can a 120+kg human pulling a 500kg deadlift still walk afterwards?

Why does a person sitting badly will end up with backpain but an athlete holding up heavy weights during training all the time will not? Generally it never seems like thin people experience less backpain than broad and big people which you would expect if every wrong sitting loads your spine with mutliples of your own bodyweight. 60kg vs 90kg BW should actually make a big difference - unless the size of our vertebrae really varies a lot between individuals?

hey guys,

so I graduated with a 3.8 GPA in biological sciences from a top science and research school. I studied bio because I thought I wanted to be a doctor (like most bio majors, lol), but very late in my college career, I realized I do not want to be in healthcare at all.

A few months ago I graduated with my BS and now I am thinking career wise, I want to go into biotech. I am mostly interested in the environmental and engineering side of biotech rather than the medical side. I don't have interest in prosthetics and such, I am more interested in biomaterials and products that involve how humans interact with the environment. Anyway, I am thinking I should probably get a MS in Bioengineering, and a part of me wants to get a dual degree with an MBA at the same time, since I want to lead a biotech company one day.

I've taken all the bio, chem, and physics classes, but I haven't taken Calc II, Calc III, or really any other maths besides Calc I and stats. What classes would I need under my belt to get into a Bioengineering MS program? Are there programs that would accept me now and let me take them while in the program? Or do I need to do these classes before?

In general, any help on making this transition would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone! I wanted to understand a bit the experience of an MD in biomedical research and some of the limitations in terms of understanding the material and participation in labs.

I know there are several MD's who participate in bioengineering research, but many of them have a phd in it as well. Do you believe it is beneficial to earn some sort of biomedical degree to participate in research or can MDs do enough?

I’ve got a final project in one of my classes that requires that I create a total elbow replacement, I’ve got little experience with Solidworks and idek how to even start creating the model ive got in mind. 😭

I am searching for any resources or citations that would assist me in studying such breakthrough in intricate details, as I am picking digital interference in protein folding as my science fair project. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Hey guys! For my current academic research, I am having some trouble finding mechanical material properties for some of my FEA simulations. Does anyone know of a database like matweb that can be used for mechanical properties of bone, skeletal muscle, asking, cartilag, etc? Thanks for your. Time!

Biodegradable bags, like BioBag, are made from plant-based materials such as cornstarch. When composted properly, they break down into water, CO₂, and organic matter, enriching the soil with nutrients that support plant growth.

But here’s the catch: not all “biodegradable” bags are truly compostable. Look for certifications like ASTM D6400 or EN 13432 to avoid bags that leave behind harmful microplastics.

Certified compostable bags are a great way to divert organic waste from landfills and support healthy soil. Have you tried them? Share your experience!

Which field is most in demand in the industry or medical field? What are the main differences between the two? Which concentration is better for industry professions (non-academia) right now?

As a sophomore biomedical engineering student, I dont know what I want to study, so any advice which will help me differentiate and pick a track would help a lot. Thank you!

AlphaFold established the relationship between (primary) protein sequence and its 3d structure. We already know the transition between DNA to protein sequence (via RNAs) so we currently have a functional pipeline from DNA to protein structure. Research is already exploring the relationship between protein structure and function: which will need to account for immunological impact, protein-protein interactions, and modifications. The ideal end goal being a complete pipeline connecting DNA space to the engineering of human health.

This would be very useful, but it's still in the realm of biotechnology. Going a step further we could conceivably engineer organelles to receive nm-scale signals from outside the body in the vein of light-activated transcription factors in optogenetics to turn specific genes on or off. Once the antennae was designed it could be "installed" using CRISPR to modify existing organelles. Our immune system would need to be upgraded to avoid biological hacking of this system. At this point though we'd be able to fully integrate with technology which is the only way (imho) that biology will be able to compete with its evolution. But don't take my word for it... 📚🌈

(I hate living in the past. 😮‍💨)

Biomedical engineers, how do you see the integration of engineering and biological science in the development of new cancer screening tests by Thermo Fisher and Mainz Biomed?

Hello, this is my first post here. I'm in my first year of university in a biomedical sciences program, which I'm trying to switch out of into some form of engineering. I've been trying to research online what careers use biomedical engineering (NOT sciences) degrees, and what they specifically do, but also what degrees are required for careers concerning artificial limb and organ development. A lot of what I've read on reddit from biomedical engineers centers around how those involved with designing and developing these kinds of products is done by mechanical or electrical engineers, rather than biomedical engineers (many of whom end up working in the medical industry, but in completely unrelated positions). On the other hand, YouTube videos by biomedical engineering postgrad students seem to indicate that these students conduct research within their universities in wet or dry labs, but don't really do a lot of design work or work involving the development of these products, just gathering and processing bio signals. Alternatively, job-searching websites like Indeed or Glassdoor seem to show an abundance of hospital-based biotechnician jobs, where you maintain and repair biomedical technology in hospitals. The problem is, while all these results are interesting in their own right, I don't want to any of these for my whole life, and every result on google or university program description about biomedical engineering describes it as exactly what it doesn't seem to be.

So, my question is this: What degree should I try to get in order to design and develop (or help developing) actual prosthetic-type products (artificial limbs, organs, biocompatible tissues, etc.), as opposed to extensively researching the body, maintaining hospital tech, or working in corporate positions at medical companies?

EDIT: THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE VERY INSIGHTFUL RESPONSES!!!!!!!! I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys this is very specific but does anyone know of a tissue engineered product that has all its (specific) manufacturing information disclosed? Or at least most of it (either in clinical trials or market)

Can someone explain to me how getting and applying for a masters degree works?

I'm a first year here, and I'm looking into possible options after graduation. My final goal is to work in the biomedical sector of engineering. I could go straight into an undergrad in biomedical engineering, since we have a general 1st year, but I was told by a lot of profs and alumni who told not do this. Our BME program is relatively new and "has the breadth but not the depth."

My current skillset is more geared towards bme(I have a good amount of wet lab experience), but I just started university, and I can work hard to learn all the mechanical engineering skills I need.

I’ve completed one semester of university so far, and I’m not happy with the path I’m on. I initially chose biology because I wanted to pursue medical school. However, after learning more about the realities of med school and the limited career prospects with just a biology degree, I’ve realized that this path doesn’t inspire me anymore.

I’ve always been passionate about computer science, math, and biology, and after researching, I discovered that biomedical engineering could be the perfect fit for me because it integrates all of these fields. Unfortunately, I can’t switch to a college that offers biomedical engineering until next year, as I’m an international student on a budget.

In the meantime, I’m hoping to take courses that align with biomedical engineering so I can make a smooth transition next year. This semester, I’m taking general biology with a lab, statistics, English composition, and a biology seminar. For next semester, I’m planning to take General Biology II, Calculus, Human Anatomy, and a required first-year program course.

Given my situation, I’m wondering:

1. Are these courses a good foundation for transferring into a biomedical engineering program?
2. Are there other classes I should consider taking instead?
3. Would it be better to stick with the biology degree and add a biotechnology concentration, or is switching still a viable option?

Registration opens on Monday, and I have academic advising in two hours. Any guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

I am a senior at my high school and a member of my school's engineering pathway. This year we were encouraged to venture on our own and explore topics that interest us. I found the medical side of engineering to be interesting, and as such, decided to look into medical devices and diagnostics. I finally decided to focus on Valley Fever, as the number of reported cases in California have only been increasing. I want to create a proof-of-concept for a Valley Fever self-diagnostic. I have developed a few initial design concepts, which are shown in the survey I have provided below. Please, if you have time, consider filling out the survey and providing any feedback you may have on these designs. Your responses will help me gather valuable data, which will go a long way in helping me complete this project.

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