Biomedical Engineer
28AI USED FOR28%moving to73%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers are the innovative bridge between medicine and technology, designing and developing cutting-edge medical devices and equipment that save lives and improve health outcomes. In a world increasingly reliant on advanced healthcare solutions, their role is pivotal in enhancing patient care and pushing the boundaries of medical science.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Biomedical EngineerAs a Junior Biomedical Engineer, you will assist in the design and testing of medical devices, gaining hands-on experience in the field while learning from senior engineers.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Biomedical EngineerIn a Mid-Level role, you will take on more complex projects, leading design efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative medical solutions to market.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Biomedical EngineerAs a Senior Biomedical Engineer, you will oversee major projects, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic initiatives to advance medical technology within the organisation.£60,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Human Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,500 median
🎓Biochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Biomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · DegreeHuman Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · DegreeBiochemistryThe University of Leeds · DegreeBiochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeHuman BiologyQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeBiomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · Degree