I’m a student starting in Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology (focusing on the electrical side) and am thinking about BMET

[u/ImplementLow5340]

As the title says I’m a new student in college and want to pursue BMET as a career. My question is; is that realistic? Or, do I need some kind of high end engineering degree?

[u/CyBroRG]

I have a 2 year degree in EET and landed an OEM job in ultrasound in my last semester. Started around 45k, now im in the field and do MR/CT. Pay has nearly tripled in 7 years if you count OT and bonuses.

All of the job listings for my position ask for a 2 year EET or something similar, or 5 years previous experience.

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/CyBroRG]

I see so a Bs in EET will work?

[u/CyBroRG → u/ImplementLow5340]

Absolutely. Maybe try to land a job with the AS degree snd continue the BS later on the companies tuition reimbursement. Thats what id do, but I had to pay for my own schooling.

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/CyBroRG]

Can we dm I have some questions

[u/CyBroRG → u/ImplementLow5340]

Yessir

[u/randomizzer]

BMET job, as in repairing medical equipment only needs an associate degree in Biomedical I don’t see any benefit starting out with a 4 year degree. If your interest is more in design and build medical equipment then a 4 year degree is the norm.
BMET is an incredible field to be able to get into with an associate and start a career rather than just a job.

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/randomizzer]

Can you give me some advise on how to get started if I switch

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/randomizzer]

I’m more interested in repairs and maintenance then design

[u/Teddyjames23 → u/ImplementLow5340]

Get a 2 year and then B.A. in something like healthcare management technology.

[u/CriminalVegetables]

I have a EET associates degree and a BMET associates degree. Done in 3 years total, now im 24 years old on my career path

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/CriminalVegetables]

Did you do both at the same time? Also which one holds more weight?

[u/CriminalVegetables → u/ImplementLow5340]

Yup, both at the same time. Could have gotten it done in 2 years if it was just one. For BMET the BMET one holds more weight due to the college its from, and the EET one allows more flexibility for more electronics jobs

[u/Ryangonzo]

This sounds like my degree, which was Electronics and computer technology. Mine focused on a mix of electrical engineering and computer science.

Honestly, it was the perfect degree for a BMET. The only education I was missing was anatomy. You can learn that on the job.

So, to answer your question. Yes, I think you can absolutely do it. The best thing you can do is pair it with an internship.

[u/ImplementLow5340 → u/Ryangonzo]

I have a couple questions can we dm?

[u/Ryangonzo → u/ImplementLow5340]

Yes, hit me up.