Mechanical engineer who want to work for Biomedical field

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Mechanical engineering students can successfully transition into the biomedical field by applying their knowledge, particularly in fluid mechanics. Projects involving dimensional analysis and urinary flow rate testing demonstrate the practical application of mechanical principles in biomedical contexts. However, for those specifically interested in biomedical research, pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering is recommended. Notably, professionals like professors at NIH highlight the significant crossover between mechanical engineering and biomedical applications, particularly in simulations related to blood flow and medical devices.

PREREQUISITES
  • Fluid mechanics principles and applications
  • Dimensional analysis techniques
  • Understanding of biological systems, particularly related to fluid dynamics
  • Basic knowledge of biomedical engineering concepts
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore biomedical engineering degree programs and their curricula
  • Research fluid dynamics simulations in biomedical applications
  • Study the role of mechanical engineering in the development of medical devices
  • Investigate ongoing biomedical research projects at institutions like NIH
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Mechanical engineering students, biomedical engineering aspirants, and professionals interested in the intersection of engineering and healthcare will benefit from this discussion.

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Can a mechanical student easily apply his knowledge of mechanical engineering in Biomedical field? Can a mechanical student easily enter Biomedical field by the time he finish his study?
 
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Yes, you can. In my fluid mechanics coures, our project was to do testing on a bladder by making a scale model using dimensional analysis and tracking the urinary flow rate due to changing responses such as the detrusor muscle, sphincter muscle etc.

If you want to do Biomedical Research, you should study biomedical engineering, not mechanical.

My professor is a ME and works at NIH on exactly this problem.
 
The fluids lab at my uni do a lot of simulations regarding blood flow around anyeurisms, stents and the like. My project supervisor certainly seems to think there's plenty of crossover between the fields.
 

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