Biomedical Technology
Overview
Biomedical technology programs prepare people to help engineers who design and build medical systems.Biomedical technology programs prepare people to apply engineering principles and technical skills to help engineers. Students learn to install and test products. They also learn to calibrate, maintain, and repair medical instruments.
Biomedical technology programs include topics such as:
- Product installation and testing
- Medical instrument calibration, repair, and maintenance
- Design and installation testing
- System safety and maintenance procedures
- Report writing
Schools
Many community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in biomedical technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.
Several colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in biomedical technology. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
Very few universities offer graduate degrees in biomedical technology. A master’s degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master’s degree.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Chemical Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology, General
- Instrumentation Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Biomedical Engineers
- Electronics Engineering Technologists
- Medical Appliance Technicians
- Science Technicians
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
- Trigonometry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
An associate degree program in this field typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology
- Biomedical Instrumentation and Systems
- Biomedical Practicum
- Chemistry
- College Algebra
- Digital Sequential Logic
- Electronic Circuit Analysis
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- English Composition
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Linear Algebra
- Linear Differential Equations
- Medical and Clinical Equipment
- Statistics
A program that prepares you to be an engineering technician probably includes differential calculus. A bachelor's degree program usually includes the preceding courses, plus differential calculus, plus the following:
- Network Engineering
- Computer Techniques in Medical Imaging
- Bioinformatics and Telemedicine
- Senior Design Project
Things to Know
Many jobs in this field require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and speaking courses will develop your communication skills.
Some programs include an internship in a medical setting.
Schools
East Side Area
Big Bend Community College
- Simulation Technology
- Simulations Operations Specialist
King-Snohomish Area
North Seattle College
- Healthcare Technology Management/Biomedical Equipment Technician
Spokane Area
Spokane Community College
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
Spokane Falls Community College
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
Tacoma Area
Bates Technical College
- Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering
- Healthcare Simulations Operations Specialist
- Hearing Aid Specialist
Tri-Cities Area
Columbia Basin College
- Medical Simulation