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What is the Difference Between Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Hey everyone!
Today we are answering one of our most asked questions, which is: "What is the difference between bioengineering and biomedical engineering?".
In theory, they both have technical differences. To start, bioengineering is the broader field which encompasses biomedical engineering. Bioengineering can refer to the use of engineering principles for ALL life sciences and medicine. In the other hand, biomedical engineering is more focused, and specializes in human health care and medicine.
Truth be told, you can really do the same kind of jobs with both degrees. In fact, universities tend to use the terms interchangeably and usually offer one of the two degrees.
Hope this video helps clear out some of your doubts and helps you make a decision on which major to pick!
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Senior (last semester) Bioengineer at PennState here!! I think this is a wonderful explanation! Some of the jobs of interviewed/got offers from certainly cover the medical aspect of things but also I could go into the food preparation and agricultural side! Both are definitely great majors and PSU even requires BioE students to take BME classes bc they are so interrelated!! Great job on the video :D
Hello there! I appreciate your feedback so much, definitely very helpful. Best of luck with your future endeavors!! ☺
I got accepted into Queensland University in Australia, Biomedical Engineering, I would to love be in bioengineering more tbh
That's a mighty fine video right there, partner! I just love how you make everything so clear and easy to understand.
Happy to help!
I just become a huge fan of you. Thanks for all the informative videos on biomedical engineering.
Thank you so much! I reapply appreciate that! Best of luck in your endeavors 😊
Great video, I love how informative are all your videos!
Now, I can really understand the difference between these two degrees. However, as you mentioned, most universities don't do a clear division of these programs. In my university in BME, we can choose to focus on animal/plant areas if we choose the necessary electives, even though this is part of bioengineering.
¡Saludos desde Canadá!
L G. Wow! That is very interesting, and great to know! thank you so much for your feedback and kind words. Saludos!! 😁
Hello Luis
I see you are from Canada, and was curious what university you go to, since I am interested in studying in Canada
Autonomous Aerial Engineer here, looking into BME when I came across your video. Great explanation. Thanks. Hope that all is going well for you, considering this is several years later.
Hi there! That sounds very cool. Glad you found the explanation helpful. All is going great, thanks for asking!
you really helped me ,thanks and keep up the good work.
Thank you, glad we could help! 😊
This video is extremely helpful as I am in high-school considering both majors. I have an interest in medicinal and biological sciences, however I also have interest in environmental science as well. I've had my eye on biomedical science, but I'm not to sure on what a career in that would look like
I am glad it was helpful! Here is one of our favorite channels on Biomedical Science: th-cam.com/users/Biomeducated
thank you so much i was searching for this video!
Yayy! Glad we could help 😊
Thank you for clearing that up for us! I'm doing next year masters on bioengineering.
Awesome! Best of luck!!
@@TheBMELife Thank you! 😊
@@andrijamilosevic8584 May I ask what bachelor degree do you have?
Just when I thought there couldn’t be a simple explanation to this question, you put it in a perfect perspective for me, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Loved your video...perusing Bioengineering myself
Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it :) happy to meet a fellow twin in regards to education 😁
Hello, I’m about to start my degree soon and I have a question regarding these two different degrees - I would like to focus on the medical side but primarily vaccines, viruses and generally genetic engineering. I have found many different answers and couldn’t find a conclusive one. Genetic engineering regarding the human body is my primary preference, and if so, which degree would fit more? Bio engineering or biomedical? Thanks ahead!
OfficalMcM hi! Thank you for reaching out 😊 genetic engineering can fall under both, BME and BioE. It will depend mostly on your school. Not every BME or BioE program focuses a concentration in genetic engineering, just just make sure you choose one that does. Also genetic engineering can be a Graduate degree as well, since it is a very specific focus. So if you’re interested in grad school, you can also do BME or BioE and then do genetic engineering. Hope this helps!
The BME Life Hey, thanks for the quick reply! My school offers the genetic engineering class in biotechnology, which was my initial choice regardless. Grad school is still far away, but I might eventually do that as well.
OfficalMcM that sounds great! You should definitely take it there then 😊 and yeah I understand, no rush!
If we do our bachelor degree in Bioengineering, can we do our master degree in Biomedical Engineering or Pharmacy?
and, what is the similarities between Bioengineering and Pharmacy?
Absolutely amazing job on the video! Editing skills of a God!
Thank you SO much, this means a lot!! ☺️
@@TheBMELife No Genuinely - you HAVE to teach me! :D
I second that! 😅
Dr Daithí Ó Scolaidhe PhD Would love to share our tips and tricks whenever! 😊
Agreed! ;)
Hi! What jobs are available with a Masters in Bioengineering?
Interesting! I’m a BME in West Chester University but will change it to BioEngineer at Lehigh University due to distance/commuter 😌
Awesome, let us know how it goes! Best of luck 😊
Great video, thank u so much. This year is my graduation in biology and BE and BME are interesting for me and I want to be more sure to make a decision.
Honestly! You’d be good with either or! If choose one but decide you want to focus on another, there should be some fluidity and flexibility in the jobs you apply to 😊
@@TheBMELife thank you 💕
Thank you for your information. Can I choose my career from masters in biological engineering to pure medical engineering.
I see a lot of universities that I’m aiming for like UCLA have bioengineering but not biomedical engineering. I saw their curriculum and they do seem similar. Is it okay if I do apply for bioengineering but still learn stuff about biomedical engineering
Yes. As mentioned in the video, both degrees are very similar and universities use the names interchangeably.
Great video, very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Really helpful video. Thanks
Happy to help!
Very helpful thank you!
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for the video it was so helpful and full of information, may you please do a video how to become biomedical engineering from high school till getting a job in details, thanks again ❤❤
Hi, thank you so much! We touched on this subject during our podcast with Daisy, a high school student: th-cam.com/video/kPfiZ86WwWw/w-d-xo.html You can skip to minute mark 1:16:28 if you'd like!
I really appreciate you 🙏
I love your videos💜
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate your feedback 😊
what i aksed is what does it do to our food?
Great video! Just wondering: what was the medical device makeathon you mentioned called? I actually attend Rice University and wasn't even aware... Thanks!
I'm so glad you asked! Check out this video!
th-cam.com/video/EenbCLkvL8M/w-d-xo.html
Rice was awesome, they came in 1st and 3rd place, we came in 2nd :)
@@TheBMELife Thank you!
Just wondering, I know a bunch of people take the BMS (Biomedical Science) route to then further progress on to Med School. Would you have any idea if doing BME as an undergdad is as valuable as doing BMS ? In other words, would a BME graduate compete well with an applicant who's done BMS when it comes to med school applications? (I've heard you mention that some of your colleagues in uni were tryna get into medicine)
Hi Emmanuel! Thank you for reaching out :) That is a great question. I can't really answer which one is the best for med school, but I can tell you that from conversations that I have had with a BMS person, they do get to see more of the science and medicine courses during their undergrad. It makes sense because in engineering you have to take several classes in engineering, classes that a BMS doesnt have to take and rather they just learn more about in depth science and medicine. So I do think maybe a BMS will have more advantage in knowledge in a way. That is not to say that as a BME you couldn't compete against other majors when going into medical school. It is indeed true that many of the BMEs I know have gone (i.e. have already been accepted) into medical school. In fact, I have also heard a military surgeon himself who did Mechanical engineering in undergrad and later went into med school, that medical schools really enjoy having engineering students. This is because the core of an engineering degree is solving problems, which there will be a lot in the real clinical setting. So to answer your question, can a BME graduate compete well with a BMS? DEFINITELY! You bring a whole new set of skills that they wont have. Just like they will have a more in depth knowledge of science that maybe you wont have as a BME. In the end, it is really up to your interests. Hope this helps :)
@@TheBMELife Good answer, Meri! Indeed, perhaps BMS might have an edge in terms of having already touched up deeper into courses like histology, anatomy/physiology, pharmacology, it doesn't mean that a BME student is not qualified and has the right skills/attitude to learn it in med school as such. For example, in our anatomy class we didn't have to know ALL the muscles, really just very important ones and groups of it!
Biomed Master got you! I always say it’s really up to your individual interests to really decide what degree to go for. Of course, it’s a tough decision but I’m glad we have people like The Biomed Master to help answer these questions 😎
@@TheBMELife😊
Do BEM and BioM have a role in outer space, if so, what exactly is that role and the details.
Yes they do! We will make a detailed video on this! Thank you 😊
@@TheBMELife Would love a video on this topic as well!
@@TheBMELife as well as outer space, could you also do a video about how Bioengineering can open up more avenues as far as exploring & understanding our oceans
Bioengineering is helps lots in outer space
Is biomedical engineering same as medical engineering…also will doing medical physics be a advantage for this ?
I am a btech graduate in civil engineering
Is it possible for me to do a master's in biomedical engineering?
Hiii,I'm a pharmacy undergraduate....I'm really struggling to decide between bioengineering and Health informatics...... although I'm interested in bioengineering I'm worried about the job opportunities after graduation unlike health informatics which has many.....!!can anyone help me......?
So isn't biomedicine engineering specific tho? As in bio engineering is just a broad program which means that it needs masters and other additional degrees? Whilst the more specific ones are more attracting in the job market? Also I am not american and where I live bio medicial engineering is called medicine engineering so I am wondering if they are the same? Because I dont like chemistry that much and if I am not mistaken there is way more chemistry in bio engineering?
I do believe medical and biomedical engineering might be technically the same. I only had 2 chemistry classes during my BME degree.
This year I'm about to take my first step in college year. I'm planning to take Biomedical engineering and I'm just thinking whether you can give me some insights or thoughts about this field. I'm not really good with mathematics especially on physics subject but can you give me idea is there is any chance that the principles of physics will have a huge role on this field. Hope you understand what I mean hahaha(Sorry for my English)
Thanks in advance.☺️
Hey no worries about your english, it was really good! I personally wasn't great at physics and didn't find it to be a huge problem. My degree didnt have a focus on physics. However, BME degrees really vary across universities. I would check with your university of interest and see if they focus on physics. Mine personally didnt. Hope this helps!
It was really helpful...
Awesome! Thanks for your feedback
Tq... It was very helpful 😊
If there’s anything else we can help with please don’t be afraid to reach out Nikitha 😊
Hello. I'm in my final year of my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. As I am a Bahamian, do you have any pointers for internationals trying to get a job sponsorship in the US?
Hey Mitzi! Hope you're doing great :D and the BAHAMAS, nice! Have you checked out this podcast yet where we talk with an international student who is a great friend of ours? th-cam.com/video/gtNDcpAQd5s/w-d-xo.html Let me know what you think!
I really liked this video! Super well put together. I go to the same school you graduated from! Would it be too much to get in contact to ask you BME-related questions?
GTivan Thank you so much! We really appreciate your feedback 😊 and yes! You can DM us on Instagram @TheBMELife if you’d like! Or really any social media platform, @TheBMELife 🤓
Informative video. Thank you. Can you start undergrad in bioengineering and then go on to specialize in biomedical at the graduate level? is that even an option.? Thanks
Yes, you could definitely do that!
Thanks so much 😊😊😊
You are very welcome, thank you SO much for your support! We love seeing your comments!
Hello! Actually i've opted for bachelors in computer science engineering and the college will start the 1st semester soon(just thought that it would be a broader field- so ill have more career options but i am very interested in BME). I had opetd for math when i was in high school without biology, but im very interested in BME. I want to know if studying a masters course in BME after btech in csc is practical(i want to apply my knowledge of coding and computers in this field ). Will i struggle a lot with biology? What if i manage to cover the basics of biology during my btech(do you have any suggestions about how i can be at par with those who opted for both math and bio)? Are there any other options where they will teach me biology from scratch (because of my lack of knowledge) like integrated btech and mtech (maybe a course with a longer duration)? Is this choice worth it, do you know anyone like me? It would be really helpful if you could create a video on the channel about it for people like me. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks in advance.
Hey! I've got almost exactly the same situation. Maybe you have already found an answer..? Could be nice if you shared, what you've found, cuz, honestly, I have really confused thoughts about my studying.
Do biomedical engineers also designs electrical devices or robotics besides of medical equipments? Bcz I don't have much interest in medical equipments designing? Plz let me know
wouldn't that be electrical engineering
You said they both overlap therefore can we apply for a bioEngineering scholarship while we have a BME degree. Does the university accept it or not?
It would depend on the scholarship guidelines! I would check with them.
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Thanku mam you clear my doubt 🙏🙌
It's my pleasure!
Thank you so much! I was about to lose my mind
Glad we helped you not lose your mind! :)
Can u make a video about what apps should a bme student learn
Working on it. Stay tuned 😎
Hey can you please tell me which subject to choose in class 11 (I live in India) phy, chem, math or phy,chem ,bio
you will need all those for BME!
Please answer. Okay so I want to study regenerative medicine and one of the majors that popped up was BME, do BME's study or have a change to study regenerative medicine and the human bodies cells? Do they get the chance to create new life with chemicals (I don't know the right word for what I'm trying to say but I hope you get the jest.)
Yes, you can study regenerative medicine within BME. You will find it under classes related to tissue and cell engineering. Hope this helps!
@@TheBMELife it does, thanks so much!
But at the university is there not a course study called bioengeneering?
Like mentioned in the video, some universities call it Bioengineering and other universities call it Biomedical engineering. Some will even say “Bioengineering/Biomedical engineering”. Hope this helps 😊
That's very helpful.👍👍 Unfortunately, most of the people don't biomedical engineering and they say to me :Are you doctor or engineer??
Amir Reza HL yup! BME is widely misunderstood. One time actually someone asked me if me being a biomedical engineer meant I designed babies 😅 but it is out purpose here to inform the world about this amazing new field!!
Thank you for your feedback :)
Well. I'm doing biomedical engineering for pre-med so if anyone asks me that I'll say both 😂😂
Awesome AKINBANJO the best of both worlds 😎
I’m gonna pick bio-engineering. However, currently, I am studying in diploma as an electrical engineer. I got a question: Can I still pursue my career as a bio-engineer, yes?
Hmm you can work in the bio/medical field as an electrical engineer!
That’s cool! Whew, I thought I wasn’t able to pursue as a bio-engineer due to being an electrical engineering student (I just finished school, by the way, so, I’m moving to college)! Thank you a lot for responding to my answer! Hope you have a great career as bio-medical engineer, too!!
Hello,I'm majoring in biomedical science and was thinking about doing a master's in biomedical engineering. Will that be possible and do you anything about taking that route?
Yes! I believe so 😊 might have to catch up on some engineering courses but you will have very valuable knowledge on the science side!
@@TheBMELife thank you for the insight! Happy new year!
thanks for clearing my doubts. going to be surgeon or bme if i get good results.
Awesome! Best of luck!
Very helpful
Glad you found this helpful! Let us know if you have any questions/concerns! 😊
Could you do one about the difference between Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology?
Will do! Thanks for the suggestion 😊
hey !
which software is most common/liked for medical device design ? matlab ? python?
Matlab was very popular for our courses. But I would say real world uses Python more? Not entirely sure to be honest.
@@TheBMELife ya i think it depends on what research project demands, as bme is completely research base program
Thank you so much 🙏🙏👌👌
Most welcome 😊
Hello. If I want to build helpful robots in medicine, what can I choose? What will be better for me?
Electrical or mechanical engineering 😁 with focus on biomedical
Am in India am a mechanical engineering student can I choose bioengineering as my future studies
Yes! You can do a masters or PhD in BioEngineering. Check out this podcast we had with someone who did a mechanical engineering bachelors and a BME masters degree: th-cam.com/video/BSrhZWA8Aoo/w-d-xo.html
I am from mechanical background can I pursue biotech or biomedical engineering as majors in my master's, if yes do I have ample job opportunities
Thanks in advance
Yes and yes!
Which course is best
Best in what terms?
Does foreign student can study for free or get a scholarship?
I recommend you watch our podcast with her, she graduated bachelors from India and is doing Masters in US. :) th-cam.com/video/lsnBZUvbALs/w-d-xo.html
I reallt like the video
Thanks! Glad we could help :)
I wish I had done Bio engineering instead of Chem E, it was no fun working for petroleum companies. I ended up going back to school for nursing, I’d say the pay increases were faster and much better in nursing believe it or not. But if I had to do it over d pick bioengineering.
That’s great feedback! Sorry ChemE didn’t work out for you but it sounds like nursing is going well!!
Thanks so much, thinking about majoring in BME ;)
Awesome! We love BME :)
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Thank youu
You’re welcome 😊
So can I become biomedical engineer if I study bioengineering course?
Yes!
best video ever thanks btw u look cute (not to sound creepy but saying if anyone didnt say)
Thank you!!
I offer physics, Economics and Mathematics
Is it possible to be a biomedical engineer because its my dream
What is your degree? 😊
Great
you got it, Sam!
What about biotechnology?
biotech is very similar to bioengineering, minus the engineering, meaning no calculus, statics, dynamics or differential equations.
What do you think of UCSD???
San Diego is super cool so yes 😆
I watched two of ur video's and they were useful for me so thank you .
From iraq-kurdistan ❤️👍
Yay! I'm so glad they helped! 😊 Let us know if you have any questions and dont forget to follow us on Instagram @TheBMELife
thanks
You're welcome!
Is there any whatsup group for biomedical engineering
No, we've had Discord before but we found most people weren't interested in joining 😅 but we have instagram and Facebook group!
can you tell about bioengineering careers
Great suggestion! Will write it down on my notes so we can cover it.
Thanks! 😊
I am a mechanical engineer, can i switch in bioengineering department..
Is it good move ...
What is the future of bioengineering...
I am from India,
Hello! I believe you can switch, but it depends on your university program. The world of bioengineering is always growing with new discoveries, I think it's a field full of growth!
The future is becoming godly
What is the Cost of doing masters in BME from USA plz tell me 🙏
Around $30K 😊
@@TheBMELife thanks a lot ❤️❤️
I have one more question, being as my mentor , plz tell me that, how to get in Harvard medical school for BME bachelor's degree, what steps I have to do, plz plz plz tell me
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biomedical engineering doesnt need triple science right?
What is triple science...? 😅
@@TheBMELife Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Is there sufficient jobs in market for BME after Ms in USA?
Definitely, Ravinder! And they will only keep growing!
@@TheBMELife when I search for BME job in USA it is very less approx 300 showing. How then USA has sufficient job??
@@ravinderprasad5487 Where are you searching for jobs?
@@TheBMELife on Google typing LinkedIn , indeed
@@ravinderprasad5487 I think the problem might be if you’re searching specifically for titles under “Biomedical Engineer”. It’s important to understand that most of the time, companies will NOT have positions titled “Biomedical Engineer” but rather positions like “quality engineer, product development engineer, manufacturing engineer, r & d engineer, etc”. Maybe that’s why you’re seeing such few results!
But BME is definitely not that big on number of jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 21,200 jobs in 2019.
Can a biomedical engineering student become a doctor
Yes! In the US at least you can pursue a medical school after your BME bachelors
What about biological engineering
Biological engineering is the same as bioengineering 😊
Hi is crisper and designer baby biomed or bio engineering
I think it can be related to both, but it's definitely more heavy on the biology so I'd say bioengineering!
I study regeneration bioluminescence cloning IVF pluripotent stem cells and guide post cells and reverse engineering and ips cells
Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
What's the difference Between Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Technology???
Yes, biomedical technology is what Biomedical engineers use. Whether it's medical devices or tools for research, biomed tech is very useful.
What about biochemicalengineering??
never heard of that! Will have to do some research and a future video. Thanks! 😊
@@TheBMELife thanks so much 🙏
You're SUPER cute and SUPER smart!
Is Bioengineering M.Tech or M.Sc?
I usually see it as M. Sc... but dont think it would matter
Bme not with medicines only Healthcare & biomedical equipments
there are BME's in the pharmaceutical industry
I'm building my own genetics lab at home
That sounds amazing!
Not being a simp or anything but you kinda cute😁
I know right 🤦♂️
Simp
Sounds simpish haha.
Lol😅
Lmao and I'm here in Medical Technology
Definitely a similar field, sounds like 😊
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Amen!