<p>What is the most ideal path that one should take to work as a biomedical engineer? Should I major in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering?</p>
<p>Some will tell me that it depends on what kind of biomedical engineering I want to work with, but which of the above has the most contribution to biomedical engineering? I'm most interested in biomaterials and tissue engineering, but I don't want to lower my chances of being able to get into the field if I go with chemical engineering. Furthermore, I'm not sure chemical engineering will provide me with as much backup career choices as mechanical or electrical engineering.</p>
<p>Electrical Engineering - for students wishing to study the design and development of medical devices, signal processing, and medical imaging. </p>
<p>Chemical Engineering - for studies of transport within physiological systems, drug delivery, and development of engineered tissues. </p>
<p>Mechanical Engineering - for studies of the mechanics of the human body in health and disease and applications to medical devices and orthopedics.</p>
<p>ME or Chem E - for studies of biomaterials that are designed to interact with living tissues at the cellular and molecular level and tailored to affect tissues in a prescribed manner</p>
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<p>1) ''The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost- effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries.''</p>
<p>2) '' However, because of the growing interest in this field, the number of degrees granted in biomedical engineering has increased greatly. Biomedical engineers, particularly those with only a bachelor’s degree, may face competition for jobs. Unlike the case for many other engineering specialties, a graduate degree is recommended or required for many entry-level jobs.''</p>
<p>ofcourse thats from the Dept of Labor of the US.
Since your in Canada, I don't know whats the situation there.</p>