Zuhaib, Riyadh

AddedWednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:25 PM

Have I committed a mistake of not doing engineering in the undergraduate level?

Hi,I am masters graduate in Biomedical Engineering.I am at the moment looking for a job as a biomedical engineer,specifically as a clinical engineer.Since I have done 3 months of internship at a hospital. The problem is the recruiters are finding it hard to recruit me mostly because I lack experience,whilst the other reason being I come from a biotechnology background which was a sciences degree. It's very frustrating to understand what should I do next. It seems my career has stagnated,and my career can't move forward as I wanted it to. Have I committed a mistake of not doing engineering in the undergraduate level; or is it just the something to do with the employers. Please answer my question asap. My career depends on it.
  • Monique Frize , Carleton University and University of Ottawa
    Answered Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    There are pros and cons of doing an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering. The usual route for becoming a clinical engineer is a strong degree in electrical engineering with software and computer skills, as most medical devices are electrical (electronic) with much software added.. Coming from the biotechnology science degree is quite different. If your Master's degree was done after some remedial courses in electrical and computer engineering, then you could mention these skills in your job applications. If it did not, then I would suggest to ask clinical engineers (through ACCE, the American College of Clinical Engineers) what courses they would recommend after you explain what you did in the Master's program. 

     

    Best wishes,

    Monique Frize