Biomedical Engineer
Designs artificial organs, devices and software that improve patient care and medical practice.
Overview
A Biomedical Engineer is a specialist who innovates and designs technological solutions for the medical industry. They are responsible for designing and creating artificial organs, devices, software and other equipments used in healthcare. They work to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care, and improve the quality of life as well as the functioning of the medical industry.
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Research facilities
- Medical manufacturing units
Work environment
You can expect to work for minimum 8 hours per day, but in many cases you have to work longer. You will usually work as a part of a team and expect to cooperate and communicate with specialists in other fields.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to work in a team
- You enjoy figuring how things work and pay attention to details
- You have a strong interest in Science and Mathematics
- You like to solve problems
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./BE/B.Sc.) in Biomedical Engineering
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree and follow it up with Master's (M.Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering.
Forms, exams and applications
For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main, and follow it up with JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT etc. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
- Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
- College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
- Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Field Service Technician
- 2Service Manager
- 3Project Engineer
- 4Project Engineering Manager / Product Development Manager
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Nicolas Di Franco — A biomedical engineer currently working as an application scientist at Lubrizol Life Sciences in Ohio. According to Nicolas, he has always been interested in the medical field, but he was also drawn to science and technology. Biomedical engineering has allowed him to use science and technology to help people, treat diseases more effectively, and make the world a better place.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 455 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Biomedical_Engineer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Two corrections to the printed card: Amity University's campus at Gurugram is in Haryana (printed as Uttar Pradesh), and SRM Institute's campus is Kattankulathur (printed "Kallankuthar"). The profile's source link is the same aerospace-engineers page cited on the Aeronautical Engineer card, so it does not lead to this person.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.