A Career in Biomedical Engineering

by Melissa Abramovitz

Overview

Engineering is a top career field but differentiating between one engineering discipline and another is not always easy. The Careers in Engineering series provides easy-to-use guides for teens who are trying to understand the differences between various engineering careers and which of these careers might match their interests, skills, and talents. Each book focuses a single discipline, such as biomedical engineering or electrical engineering, among others. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders-and a Q&A interview in every book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682823439
Publisher:	ReferencePoint Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Careers in Engineering Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Biomedical Engineer at a Glance 6

Introduction: A Growing Engineering Field 7

Chapter 1 What Does a Biomedical Engineer Do? 10

Chapter 2 How Do You Become a Biomedical Engineer? 16

Chapter 3 What Skills and Personal Qualities Matter Most, and Why? 22

Chapter 4 What Is It Like to Work as a Biomedical Engineer? 30

Chapter 5 Advancement and Other Job Opportunities 37

Chapter 6 What Does the Future Hold for Biomedical Engineers? 44

Chapter 7 Interview with a Biomedical Engineer 50

Source Notes 54

Find Out More 58

Index 60

Picture Credits 63

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 9 Up—A handy reference for teens thinking of engineering as a possible career choice. Each volume describes a particular type of engineering, with helpful infographics that show details such as median pay, minimum educational requirements, and future job outlook. The chapters cover what the titular engineer does, how to become one, what skills and qualities are needed, what the work is like, opportunities for advancement, the future of the field, and an interview with someone from the field. Most individuals shown are white males. The "Find Out More" section in each title offers addresses and websites of organizations to contact for information, along with a description of each organization's purpose. VERDICT A helpful, though not very inclusive, look at career choices for high schoolers.

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