Neeti Prasad

The purpose of this research was to investigate potential careers to pursue in the future. The first step in the process was to identify points of interest and research careers. This report discusses the qualifications needed to become a biomedical scientist and biomedical engineer. Biomedical sciences and biomedical engineering are related fields; however, they have two different end goals. These careers have different educational requirements before entering the workforce. For a biomedical engineering degree, universities often offer technical courses that are more focused on engineering. A biomedical science degree includes coursework more related to the hard sciences. Along with the coursework, colleges offer multiple research opportunities when pursuing either degree. Students will be able to gain real-world experience when working with professionals in the field as well as solving current medical issues. Biomedical engineers often pursue a biomedical science bachelor’s degree and later specialize in biomedical engineering.  Future plans include studying cellular, tissue, and genetic engineering.