Biomedical engineering (BME) or medical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to healthcare research (e.g., diagnosis or treatment) in medicine and biology.
The field aims to bridge the gap between engineering and medicine by combining engineering design and problem-solving skills with medical biosciences to advance healthcare treatments that include diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy.
The role of a biomedical engineer also includes managing existing medical equipment within a hospital while adhering to relevant industry standards.
This includes equipment recommendations, procurement, routine testing, and preventive maintenance through decommissioning and disposal. This role is also known as a biomedical equipment technician or clinical engineering technician.