Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.
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Sample Companies who have hired WPI Biomedical Engineering Graduates
Abbvie
Biosurfaces,Inc.
DEKA Research & Development
Johns Hopkins University
Medtronic
Olympus Surgical Technologies of America
Smith & Nephew
Vivex Biomedical
Sample Graduate Schools
Brown University
Bryant University
Columbia University
Cornell University
ETH Zurich
Northeastern University
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
University of Hartford
University of Rochester
WPI
Average Starting Salary:
$61,466
Sample Job Titles:
Mechanical Engineer
Scientist I
Research Assistant
Plastics Engineer
Export Customer Service
Product Manager
Sample Major Qualifying Projects:
Biomimetic Skeletal Muscle Tissue Model
Design of Wound Dressing that Inhibits Microbial Infection
Designing a Headgear for Soccer
Developing a Biosensor to Monitor Glioblastoma
Ergonomic Scalpel Handle for Accurate Incision
Gait Analysis and Spinal Rotation
Perfusion Bioreactor for the Development of Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessels
Waterproof ECG Electrode Design