Biomedical Engineer
Design and improve medical devices, prosthetics and health technologies that improve patients’ lives.
A day in the life
Prototype a new sensor, test device safety, write technical reports, and work with clinicians to refine designs.
Typical route
Helpful A-levels
Physics + Maths (+ Biology useful)
Typical qualification and training
- Biomedical Engineering or Physics degree
- Graduate scheme or clinical-engineering training
These are common routes, not compulsory subject combinations. Entry requirements vary between universities, training schemes and employers, so always check the current provider requirements.
Indicative UK salary
- Starter
- £24,000-£30,000
- Experienced
- £38,000-£55,000
- Senior
- £65,000+
Salaries rise with chartership and clinical responsibility.
Salary range checked against Prospects.ac.uk: Biomedical Engineer.
UK employers
- NHS
- Smith+Nephew
- Renishaw
- Cambridge Consultants
Worldwide employers
- Medtronic
- Boston Scientific
- Johnson & Johnson
- Abbott
Useful route links
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