Careers in Biomedical Engineering

Over the years, medical diagnostics has crossed new boundaries with the advent of sophisticated radiological procedures like biomedical imaging, which has revolutionised healthcare. Biomedical imaging is the technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body in the form of Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Computer-assisted Tomography and many others for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues. The rapidly growing need for skilled experts in imaging is being met by a plethora of Universities and institutions that offer programs designed to train individuals in imaging and research in allied science and technology.

The Masters in Biomedical Imaging program provides students having non-engineering backgrounds with a solid and flexible basis in engineering and medical-related subjects. Additionally, it provides engineers from the classical disciplines with the specialized training necessary to solve problems in medical research and clinical situations. Coursework includes courses in math, statistics, and the area of concentration.

Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.50/4.00 in the last two semesters. Students are required to have a GRE score of 280 (computer-based) and a TOEFL score of 98 (internet-based). or overall band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). It is advisable for students to check the course requirements of the university they wish to apply to as these scores vary with each university.

A master’s degree in biomedical imaging opens several doors for choosing a suitable career. Jobs can be taken up assisting radiologists in hospitals, managing radiology clinics or radiology floors in large hospitals. As an academician, one can teach radiology and healthcare students at a university or junior college. Apart from these options, a graduate degree program in radiology that includes courses in management, finances and legal issues prepares graduates to work as a radiologic administrator. Responsibilities include managing and evaluating personnel, creating budgets, preparing reports, establishing radiology policies and implementing departmental procedures.

Below is a list of schools offering MS in Biomedical Imaging program offered exclusively or as a track of the Masters program in Biomedical Engineering: 

• Johns Hopkins University
• Georgia Institute of Technology 
• Ohio State University 
• Rutgers University 
• University of California San Francisco 
• Vanderbilt University 
• University of Washington St.Louis 
• Duke University 
• University of Iowa 
• Drexel University
• Stony Brook University 
• University of Southern California 
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute 
• University of Illinois Chicago 
• University of Florida 
• New Jersey Institute of Technology 
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Virginia Tech