JobSOC 17-2031

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering14.0501
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering14.0702
Biological/Biosystems Engineering14.4501

02.

Draws on

Engineering and Technology4.6 of 5
Computers and Electronics4.5 of 5
Mathematics4.4 of 5
Design4.0 of 5
Physics4.0 of 5
Biology3.8 of 5
English Language3.8 of 5
Medicine and Dentistry3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.