Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering bridges the gap between medicine and engineering by applying engineering principles to improve human health and healthcare systems.
Biomedical engineers design, develop, and refine medical technologies ranging from advanced imaging systems and surgical tools to artificial organs and wearable health monitors. Working at the intersection of biology, engineering, and innovation, they play a critical role in diagnosing diseases, improving patient care, and enhancing rehabilitation technologies. As a biomedical engineer, you could contribute to advancements in prosthetics, tissue engineering, medical devices, or personalized healthcare — helping shape the future of medicine and improving quality of life around the world.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Biomedical Systems Design: Developing and improving medical devices, diagnostic tools, and healthcare technologies for clinical and research applications.
Human Anatomy & Physiology: Applying foundational knowledge of biological systems to design solutions compatible with the human body.
Medical Imaging & Instrumentation: Understanding technologies such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and bio-signal processing equipment used in diagnosis and monitoring.
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering: Knowledge of materials used in implants, prosthetics, and regenerative medicine, including their interaction with biological tissues.
Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Engineering: Analyzing human movement and designing supportive technologies like prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility aids.
Data Analysis & Biomedical Modelling: Using software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Simulink) for physiological data analysis, system modeling, and simulation in healthcare contexts.
Sample Job Titles
Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential Industries
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
Aligned Majors
Associations & Professional Development
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
- ASET – Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
- BMES – Biomedical Engineering Society
- Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)
- IEEE EMBS – Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
- IFMBE – International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering
- Medtech Canada
more resources
Key Contacts
Faculty Contact
Engineering Student Centre
Engineering Block C 205
T: 403.220.5732
E: engginfo@ucalgary.ca
Engineering Career Centre
Engineering Block C 205
T: 403.220.3089
E: ecc@ucalgary.ca
W: schulich.ucalgary.ca/departments/civil-engineering
Centre for Career & Personal Development
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers
