Engineering Technology- Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science

As advancements in medical care continue to rely on specialized medical equipment, there is a growing need for people to purchase, inspect, install, repair, and manage medical devices and systems. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) at SHSU assists students in joining an ever-growing industry with the expertise and skills needed to succeed.

SHSU’s Bachelor of Science program teaches students to apply information and engineering technology principles to specialized medical equipment and equipment systems. With hands-on instruction, courses provide students with the proficiency to properly design, maintain, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot biomedical equipment, including safety checks and enacting data security and privacy measures.

In-Demand Industry Skills

Students who complete the BMET concentration will graduate with the knowledge and skills to:

• Inspect, test, and calibrate lifesaving medical equipment
• Instruct, consult, and assist medical staff in the use and purchasing of advanced medical technologies
• Install, modify, and repair equipment
• Manage vital industry equipment, including planning maintenance procedures

Potential Career Opportunities

• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Biomedical Engineering Technician
• Clinical Engineering Technician
• Field Service Engineer
• Medical Equipment Sales Representative
• Clinical Application Specialist
• Biomedical Engineering Technician
• Healthcare Technology Manager
• Quality Assurance Engineer

Internships

The internship program is intended to provide experience-based learning opportunities for students in their respective discipline of study. Students generally seek internship experience at the end of their junior or senior year. Internships may be arranged through student contact with providers or through departmental faculty and staff announcements and postings. All internships must receive departmental approval through application prior to the initiation of the internship. Maximum credit for an internship is six (6) credit hours.

Highlighted Scholarship

Fred Pirkle Scholarship Endowment

No less than $5,000 if awarded; awarded to qualifying full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a discipline with a curriculum dedicated to Engineering Technology; maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50.

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