Farris, Toronto Added Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:34 PM what kind of personal attributes would make a good biomedical engineer? Hi! I'm just about to enter my fourth year of my undergrad in Health Sciences with an Honors Specialization in Biology, and am now looking for masters programs in biomedical engineering in Canada to apply to. I have always had a strong passion for biology and medical sciences, however med school is nearly impossible to get into these days. I have also had a strong interest in physics since high school and have done fairly well in my 2 required physics classes in my undergrad. I'm wondering if ... Answers 1 Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Answered Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:34 PM Hello Farris, Indeed, it sounds as though you have the makings of a biomedical engineer! Medical robotics is an important though small part of the field, so not being interested in building robots certainly does not disqualify you. In fact, you shared ...
Aleks, NY Added Friday, May 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM Does Biomedical engineering involve a lot of physics? Does Biomedical engineering involve a lot of physics? At the moment I am a junior in high school. I have been struggling in my physics class and I want to be a biomedical engineer I want to work in the medical field by creating medicines and doing research in a lab. I am afraid that since I am not good at physics I will not be good in this field. I love biology and chemistry. Is there any way I will be able to work in this field involving mainly chemistry and biology? I am just afraid if it ... Answers 1 Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Answered Friday, May 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM Dear Aleks, What a great question! As with many professions, you will take a range of classes at different levels during your training, already starting in high school. Success in your career does not depend on any one class or theme, and some of the ...
Morgan asked Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:47 AM Engineers Working With Animals Hi my name is Morgan I am 9 years old I want to know if there are engineering jobs that involve taking care of animals? Answers 1 Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:47 AM Dear Morgan, You asked whether there are engineering jobs that involve taking care of animals. Indeed, some engineering jobs involve taking care of animals. For example, an old colleague of mine designs hip implants for dogs! You may not ever have ...
Angela, USA Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM College and Career Plans Hi! My name is Angela. I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm trying to figure out my college plans, career, etc. I love math and science! I have really high ACT and SAT scores, so I want to get some type of academic scholarship to help pay for college. My favorite subjects are math and science and I've taken many AP courses in these subjects. I'm really interested in the medicial field, but I know that engineering is coming to play an even more important role in medicine. I've been ... Answers 2 Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM Dear Angela, It sounds like you "have the makings" to become a biomedical engineer! Actually, with an engineering background in any of the fundamental engineering areas like Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering would also provide a ...