Biomedical

Engineering
Alexandra Feldbauer

Nature of Work
Biomedical Engineers analyze and design
solutions to problems in biology and
medicine, with the goal of improving the
quality and effectiveness of patient care.

Education and Training

Bachelors degree
Recommend to go on
to graduate school
Courses that will be
taken are biological
sciences, mechanics,
programming, circuits,
and biomaterials.

Other Qualifications
necessary/helpful
Analytical skills: Helps to access
the needs of the patients.
Communication skills: Enables
the engineer to better work with
the patient.
Listening skills: Creates better
team work and input in a group.
Math skills: Many math class will
have to be taken, like calculus.
Problem solving skills: Helps to
better understand the complex
biological systems.

Current job outlook and

future prospects
The field is expected to grow 27% in
future years
This will help to create 5,200 jobs

POTENTIAL EARNINGS
Now
$86,960
Future
$110,439

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Architectural
Engineering
Biochemist
Chemical
Engineering

Brick Mason
Laverne Feldbauer

Nature of work
A brickmason will use bricks to build
varies structures, like fences, houses,
and walkways.

Eduction and training

high school diploma
3 to 4 years
apprenticeship
144 hours related
technical instruction
2,000 hours of paid
on-the-job training

Other qualifications
necessary/helpful
Hand-eye coordination: Needs to be
able to apply smooth and even
layers of mortar and se the bricks
properly.
Math skills: Uses measurements
often, calculates the volume, and
mixing proportions
Physical stamina: Has to have a
steady work pace and is constantly
lifting different material that can
lead to strain on the body.
Physical strength: Lots of heavy
lifting of block, tools, and
equipment.

Current job outlooks

and future prospects
The field is expected to grow 37%
Creating 29,300 more jobs

Potential Earnings
Now
$46,440
Future
$62,229

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Carpenters
Cement Masons
Construction Labors

Sources
http://www.bls.gov/home.htm