Career Wiring

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

O*NET-SOC 17-2031.00 · interest code IRC

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

How this work is wired

O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Realistic and Conventional.

Realistic5.6
Investigative7.0
Artistic2.3
Social2.9
Enterprising1.6
Conventional3.8

Preparation typically needed

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.

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