Biomedical Engineers
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering expertise with medical needs for the enhancement of health care. It is a branch of engineering in which knowledge and skills are developed and applied to define and solve problems in biology and medicine. Those working within the bioengineering field are of service to people, work with living systems, and apply advanced technology to the complex problems of medical care. (Adapted from Careercornerstone.org)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Key Biomedical Engineering (BME) Focus Areas - from the Biomedical Engineering Society
- Bioengineering overview - Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
- Sokanu: Biomedical Engineer - occupational videos and info (U.S.)
- What is a Biomedical Engineer? - The Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society
Education
Some positions such as in research or and development may require specific knowledge and experience, often requiring a master's degree.
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit the faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Faculty of Engineering
- Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualification Program (IEEQ)
- Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) - supports Indigenous students with preparation for and success in engineering
Exploring Other Education Options
Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupation Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Engineers Salary Survey - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
- EngScape (Engineers Canada microsite) - labour market trends for the profession
- Canada's Best Jobs 2018: The Top 25 - Specialized Engineer (#18) - Canadian Business magazine
Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network.
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
- Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society
- Biomedical Engineering Society (U.S.)
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Canadian Medical Technology Companies (MEDEC) - members list
- Biosciences Association of Manitoba - member directory
- Regional Health Authorities - Province of Manitoba
- Health Regions in Canada - listings and maps from Statistics Canada
- Engineers Canada
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
Other links
External resources that will provide you with additional information about the occupation, areas of work and opportunities to build experience:
- University of Manitoba Engineering Student Groups
- UMSU BioMedical Engineering Design Club
- International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering
- National Research Council Canada
- Canadian Institutes for Health Research - Government of Canada
- Black Engineers of Canada
- IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
- Designing a Career in Biomedical Engineering - includes link to the Career Guide
- Annals of Biomedical Engineering - The Journal of the Biomedical Engineering Society
- Article: Biomedical Engineering - Do you have what it takes? - from JobPostingsmagazine
- Article: Designing a Career in Biomedical Engineering - from Science Careers magazine
- Engineers Without Borders Canada
- Discover Engineering Online
- Global Grand Challenges of Engineering - National Academic of Engineering
- Article: "An unexpected career path provides a breath of fresh air" - BioTalent Canada profile of a student in the medical device industry
- Article: Sports engineers propel athletes to the top - Maclean's magazine