Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering is concerned with research, design, development, evaluation, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance, management and control of biomedical devices, facilities and equipment designed to support and enhance human life and help individuals to overcome physical disabilities, the planning and assessment of medical procedures and the development of related data handling facilities.
Applicants must have significant training in the life sciences, typically 80 hours of formal education or equivalent, and hold or have held a position of professional responsibility in biomedical engineering.
The general area of practice of Biomedical Engineering has been established to distinguish professional engineers competent in the practice of Biomedical Engineering.
Management of the general area of practice of Biomedical Engineering is the responsibility of the College of Biomedical Engineers.
Download the
Guidelines on Discipline-based General Areas of Practice 
for more complete information on competencies required for this area of practice and how to apply for registration.
