Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.

Description Source: 
Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sample Companies that have hired WPI Biomedical Engineers

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
Learn more about Biomedical Engineering at WPI.
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
More Projects

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Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Catalog

Program Tracking Sheets

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Career Outcomes & Salary Data

The Career Development Center (CDC) has compiled a list of resources to help you learn about salary expectations and companies that have hired recent graduates, including the Post-Graduation Report for WPI's most recent graduating class.

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