Department of Electrical Engineering
Biomedical
Engineer
- Titulo Profesional
- Ingeniero/a Civil Biomédico
- Grado
- Licenciado/a en Ciencias de la Ingeniería
- Duración
- 11 Semestres
- Régimen
- Semestral
- Horario
- Diurno
Description
Biomedical Engineering UdeC – from the Department of Electrical Engineering – integrates knowledge of engineering and medicine, to develop in the field of high-tech medicine. Its study includes diagnostic systems, surgery, physiological assistance devices, treatments and biomedical equipment, which allows training professionals with advanced knowledge in medical equipment, clinical bioengineering and development and medical informatics.
Graduate profile
Engineering at University of Concepción have an ability to: identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics; apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors; communicate effectively with a range of audiences; recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts; function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives; develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies, and manage human, material, and financial resources.
Career opportunities
The occupational field ranges from different areas of engineering to biomedical applications. Our professionals can work in production or service companies with a high degree of instrumentation and automation; engineering companies; research and development companies in health areas. In addition, they are able to work together with physicians in the development of new techniques, equipment and diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation for companies in the medical area. Also, in hospitals and clinics, they are able to supply the wide range of technological support required in modern medicine.