Internships

Internships and career opportunities

Internships

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering has made a commitment to connecting students with internship opportunities, in their specific field of interest through the SBHSE internship program, available exclusively to BME majors. Internships provide numerous positive outcomes including: application of academic concepts to real-world situations; knowledge of workplace collaboration, etiquette, and communication; and preparation for the next step after graduation.

Handshake is ASU’s career portal providing access to career center events, including presentations designed to help you prepare for your career. It is also a hub where employers post internships and job opportunities. Additionally, Handshake allows you to stay informed about company visits to campus, such as technical talks, information sessions, and upcoming career fairs.

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Career development

A degree in biomedical engineering is a valuable asset. The degree lends itself well to flexibility – students who earn a biomedical engineering degree, primarily choose to pursue careers in medicine, research, academia, law, or engineering. The wide variety of career options that are available to students who obtain a degree in biomedical engineering, make it a particularly appealing degree to students, which includes the starting salary and capacity to make a difference for the growing healthcare industry.

Biomedical engineering prepares high-quality graduates with a broad-based education that readies them for productive employment, graduate studies, or professional programs. Graduates find jobs in human and animal medicine and medical devices, biotechnology and related biology-based engineering fields, nanotechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), sales and marketing of medical devices, patent and trademark law, and various engineering areas, to name a few.  Graduates are able to apply their skills in an ethical, sustainable, and environmentally responsible manner to make contributions that address societal and individual needs.

Networking

Building your business network is an incredibly important tool throughout college years, as well as during your entire career. Get an early start on this and join the events below hosted by The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering each year. These events are in addition to the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Career Fairs, and other Fulton professional development events.