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Biomedical Engineer

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM2189 - RM 4595

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Biomedical Engineer?

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2189 - RM 4595

Example of a Job Position

Biomedical Electronic Technician
Biomedical Expert
Biomedical Expert Director
Biomedical Technician
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Biomedical Manager
Clinical Expert

Task

? Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals ? Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences ? Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about the field through writing or consulting ? Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs ? Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of practical applications in engineering and technology. This includes the application of principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for designing and producing various goods and services.

Physics

Knowledge and predictions about the principles of physics, law, relations between the two, and applications for understanding liquids, materials, atmospheric, mechanical, electrical, atomic, atomic sub-structures and processes.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 2

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 3

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

  • 4

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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