Future of BioMedical Engineering.

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<p>Although the future of BioMedical engineering looks promising, I was doing a little bit of research on the field and came up on a few things that didn't look as promising:</p>

<p>1) "Biomedical engineers, particularly those with only a bachelor’s degree, may face competition for jobs. Unlike many other engineering specialties, a graduate degree is recommended or required for many entry-level jobs." - Bureau of Labor Statistics</p>

<p>2) "However, due to the diversity, some degree holders may find their education lacking in deep emphasis, which may prompt continuing studies in graduate school or by learning through experience." -Wikipedia</p>

<p>3) There is no professional engineer's exam or PE exam for biomedical engineers. This makes it seem as though BMEs have less credentials than other engineers.</p>

<p>I want to work right after finishing my undergrad education (which is the case for most undergraduate engineering students). </p>

<p>But for some reason a masters degree is expected of biomedical engineers (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics use the term "recommended," and make that statement very loosely. So my question is, in reality is this true?</p>

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<p>Probably. My school (top 10 engineering school, BTW) believes that BME is far too interdisciplinary to properly cover in an undergrad curriculum. </p>

<p>BME should a specialization at the grad level, IMO.</p>