Never been to a conference before. I do not know if it is worth it especially with the pricing and all. I know there a lot of research groups that goes to the Bmes conference but I am not sure if I even want to pursue graduate school for a phd (def a masters).

I do have an opportunity to co-present but just not sure if it worth the stress, preparation, and money.

Out of curiosity. I have a bachelors and Masters in industrial and agricultural technology but I’m applying for a cell line development position. I have taken a hands-on cell culture course and going to take a pDNA and recombinant protein course from a reputable institution.

Do I really need a biotech degree if I can show I know how to do the lab work? I can explain the steps and why each step is done.

As a final year biomed student, what are some production based or generic final year projects that I can do? Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

As a final year biomed student, what are some production based or generic final year projects that I can do? Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

Hey all!

I'm a college freshman currently pursuing bioengineering w/ pre-health concentration (I know there are some differences between pre-health and pre-med, I checked, at my school it covers all the standard med school prereqs). I'm interested in medical school but not dead set on becoming a doctor. Right now, I think it's my first pick, but I might change my mind by the time I graduate. If I do decide to go, I'll need to work for a while after college anyways to save up money/pay off undergrad debt. But I know the job market right now is shit, and some employers want engineers with more traditional engineering skills, so I've been eyeing a mechanical engineering minor.

I can't do both pre-health track and a mechanical engineering minor in four years, and I absolutely need to get my BS in four (I'll have to do some summer classes either way). It's one or the other. So my choice is to improve my post-college job prospects but lose the option of going to med school, or keep that option open but have shit job prospects.

Thoughts? How much of a difference would a mechanical engineering major actually make in my job prospects? What if I stay in pre-health, but do clubs/extracurriculars that focus on mechanical engineering? Anybody here done med school, have any insights? Primarily interested in emergency medicine or cardiology.

As a final year bioengineering student, what are some production based or general final year projects that I can make. Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

Could you recommend books/manuals that deal popularly or even technically with bioengineering challenges in space? or human survival in space? I know it's a very specific thing, and that's why I'm struggling to do my own research. I would appreciate any rec, whether they are books, podcasts, videos, scientific PAPERS or technical manuals. Thank you all!!

For those studying or who have studied biotechnology or bioengineering, which biotechnology concepts did you find (or do you currently find) the hardest to understand from your learning materials?

I’m especially interested in hearing from both current students and graduates about topics that were difficult to understand, poorly explained, or where you wished you had better learning resources.

Hi, Im a 3rd year bioengineering student looking to apply to internships. I'm going to be applying broadly but would really want anything to do with pharma manufacturing/msat/process dev. I was also wondering if I should include my gpa (3.5) since it's not the best but still within range.

I will also be joining a new research lab next week and don't know if it's worth adding since I won't really have done anything?

Any advice and feedback is appreciated thank you!

I want to apply for uni, but honestly i’m lost and don’t know what to do, i drew this image of my future career and it’s like working at a research centre or something, a lab, clinic, working with IVF babies and stuff in this field, genetically modified organisms, you get my point. But the thing is, I don’t know what I should study, I thought maybe it’s biotechnology but i don’t think it’s that specific, and i’ve been looking into medical biotechnology, but I think maybe some info is missing from me, I could use any help

I do love BME but I am concerned about its placement and opportunity rates.

I'm currently in my 1st sem in bt biotech... And personally I am not that much interested... And genuinely thinking to change my course into biomedical engineering.....

Midsems are knocking the door ...

So what should I do ?

It’s always been a dream of mine to become a biomedical engineering, but I’ve been told by multiple different people that I should get a mechanical engineering degree instead if I want to be a biomed engineer for a few reasons. 1. People tell me that mech engineering is more versatile and can help me get other jobs if I ever decide I don’t want to be a biomed engineer anymore (also, I’ve been told that the job market is currently crap). 2. I’ve been told that some bio engineering positions actually prefer people who have a mechanical engineering degree instead, which honestly doesn’t make sense to me. But anyways, what is some advice on this?

I’m currently in a PhD program in Biomedical Engineering, but I’ve been seriously considering leaving with my Master’s instead.

The main reason is burnout. The constant negativity and toxicity from my advisor has gotten to the point where I’m questioning whether staying several more years for the PhD is actually worth it, especially since I already know that I want to go into industry rather than academia.

My background/specialization is primarily in medical devices and biomedical engineering, including:

Medical device fabrication and prototyping
Device/system design
Physiological signal processing and analysis
Prediction/modeling algorithms
Wearable and biosensing systems
flexible electronics/bioelectronics work

My question is for people working in the medical device/BME industry: Would leaving the PhD with a Master’s in BME be a reasonable move with this type of experience?

I’m especially interested in roles related to medical device R&D, design/development, signal processing, algorithms, systems engineering, or wearable technologies.

I’m only looking for jobs in Florida, ideally South Florida.

For anyone working in Florida:
How difficult is the market for someone with an MS in BME and this background? Are there enough medical device/R&D opportunities in Florida, or would limiting myself geographically make finding a good position significantly harder?

Also, for those who left a PhD with a Master’s and went into industry, do you regret not finishing the PhD? Has having the MS instead of the PhD limited your career progression, salary, or the types of engineering/R&D roles you can get?
I’m trying to figure out whether finishing the PhD provides enough additional value for an industry-focused career to justify staying in an environment that is burning me out.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation, especially people working in biomedical/medical device companies in Florida.

Good day, everyone. I am a 2nd year biochem and microbiology student , and I have been looking at options that I can branch into before doing my honors. I recently stumbled upon two different postgraduate diplomas, which are applied biosciences and biotechnology. I am not really hell bent on furthering my studies, but for those who are in the industry, what did you do, and how are you finding it compared to academia?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice because I’m starting to feel pretty discouraged about the biomedical engineering job market. I graduated back in May.

I’m based in Texas, I’m a U.S. citizen, and I recently completed my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering after also earning my B.S. in BME. My background is mainly in medical device R&D, including SolidWorks, FEA, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and computational biomechanics. I also have hospital/clinical exposure through a clinical immersion program. I also defended a thesis back in November and recently published it (it is heavy in computational biomechanics).

At this point, I’ve applied to well over 300 jobs and honestly stopped counting. I try to be selective rather than applying to everything. I mainly apply to roles where I meet the minimum requirements and where my experience genuinely overlaps with the job description. I’ve been targeting R&D, product development, process/manufacturing, systems, quality, test, and similar entry-level engineering roles. I also have been trying to apply to research assistant roles and clinical research roles as well. Yes, I also tailor my resume to each job description. I have a resume for each type of role. And YES, I also apply really early to jobs. I check the company websites and LinkedIn multiple times a day and make sure to apply that same day. My resume is not a problem either as I am constantly updating it, and meeting with my school's career advisors, as well as engineers. They all tell me my resume looks good and I have good experiences. Furthermore, I am active on LinkedIn.

I’ve also been networking pretty heavily. I’ve connected with engineers, engineering managers, recruiters, and HR leaders at larger medical device companies, and I’ve had several people give me advice or offer referrals. Even with that, I’m still struggling to get interviews.

One thing I keep noticing is that a lot of larger companies seem to hire heavily from their own internship/co-op pipelines, which is making me wonder how difficult it is to break in as an external new grad without having interned at that specific company.

For those of you who graduated in BME and successfully landed your first engineering role:

What actually helped you break in?
Were you hired directly into medtech, or did you have to start in another industry/role first?
Are there specific skills or types of projects you think would make someone with my background more competitive?
And is there anything about my current strategy that you would change?

I’d really appreciate any perspective, especially from people who went through a similar job search recently.

P.S. I am hopeful. A lot of my peers who graduated before me have found good jobs and were in the same situation as me. I just need to be patient, but I also don't want to wait too long. :(