B.Tech. - Biomedical Engineering Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering commonly known as B.Tech BME, it is an undergraduate full-time course of 4 years duration.  Biomedical Engineering is a specialization of engineering in which engineering principles and techniques are applied to biology and medicine for advancement in healthcare treatment. It is a vast field and will provide a greater chance of learning. The uses of biomedical engineering in the development of various diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, imaging equipment such as MRIs, EKGs, etc.
The course follows a semester system with a total of 8 semesters. Each year is divided into 2 semesters. The course duration for lateral entry students will be 3 years. The average costs of the course range between 4 to 10 lacs depending upon the college from where you want to pursue the course.
Subjects of Study:
The academic study of B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering comprises of following subjects:
•    Biomedical Instrumentation
•    Clinical Biochemistry
•    Anatomy and Physiology
•    Biostatics
•    Digital Physics
•    Microbiology
•    Medical Image Processing
•    Medical Informatics and Expert Systems
•    Digital Image Processing
Eligibility Criteria:
The qualification eligibility required for this course is 10+2 passed from a recognized institution. The qualifying examination must be studied with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and English. 
For PG course, the prescribed qualification is B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering from the well-recognized institution.
Admission Procedure
•    Students seeking admission in this course have to appear in the entrance exam.
•    Admission in undergraduate engineering course is done through JEE Main. It is the national level examination provides entry to NITs, IIITs and many other renowned engineering institutions.
•    Admission into IITs, IISc is carried out through JEE Advanced.
•    Apart from aforesaid entrance exams, there are various other state level and university level exam conducted every year for facilitating admission.
•    Admission process varies from college to college. Some colleges fill their vacant seats on the basis of class 12th merit.
Job Prospects:
There is a huge demand for qualified and skilled professionals having technical knowledge in this field. Biomedical engineers can work in sectors of science and research development services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare centers and hospitals, medical equipment manufacturing companies, etc. There are immense options for freshers. For the experienced one, the horizon gets broader.Various government organizations also offer jobs to biomedical engineers.
Top Recruiters:
The course provides wonderful career opportunities to work in supreme companies like 
•    Larsen and Toubro
•    Cipla
•    BPL Healthcare
•    Phillips Healthcare
•    Wipro Medical
•    Medtronic
•    Siemens
Scope of Advancement:
After completing B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, students have the option to go for higher studies. Interested candidates can further pursue M.Tech in related field. Those interested in research field can do Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Employment in research field is a better option for biomedical engineers.
Salary:
Salary in this field depends upon the sector in which you are working. Graduates of this field are paid well by the prestigious companies.A fresher can expect a salary around 3 lacs per annum.Salary will gradually increase with the years of experience. Individuals are paid more in the government sector.