My passion for Biomedical Engineering (BE) stems from my interests in physics and biology. To help me finalise my subject choices for university I attended a BE taster day at KCL, which really increased my appreciation for the nuances of the subject and its multidisciplinary aspect. I am astonished by doctors' ability to locate a tumour in the brain with non-invasive Imaging techniques such as CT scans and plan from start to finish how the surgery should take place. This prompted me to read around the area and I became captivated by Dr Bellamkonda's research. He is currently working on therapies for GBM brain cancer, controlling the movements of the tumour making it much easier to treat and thus standing a chance of raising survival rates from …show more content…
Brain plasticity was then introduced to me by the documentary 'The Brain That Changes Itself'. Applications of it continue to amaze me such as restoring a patient's sense of balance by conveying position information through sense of touch, eventually leading to the brain 'rewiring' itself through dormant pathways. In the past year I have regularly attended science lectures at UCL. I particularly remember an intriguing lecture on Proton Beam Therapy, the science behind it and its medical applications. Moreover, on the taster day at KCL I experienced BE from a higher education perspective and found the balance of research and practical work suited me, which further consolidated my choice of studying BE. Recently, I have also gained a chance to visit SSS Gears, a leading supplier in automatic overrunning clutches. Throughout this time, I have been able to discern production processes from application engineering, through inspection, assembly and testing. As well as being enjoyable, the experience gave me a valuable insight into engineering as a career, which further reinforced my course choice. I also acquired work experience at NHNN of UCLH: I witnessed angiography, CT, MRI and even brain surgery. I was in awe at the plethora of applications BE has in medicine, which is vital in almost all treatments. Entering a field that has such an impact on people's lives while continuing to develop my love for engineering is why I chose
These studies, in my opinion, hold to be necessary on my intended path to research breast cancer, and hopefully extend my investigations and findings to other types of cancerous diseases as well. Besides that, these degrees could not only be useful for research on cancer, but also in other types of disease research or development of modern technologies with the focus on sharpened imaging and detection, regenerative technologies, and biomechanics. That is why I also desire to apply my outstanding analytic and problem solving skills to extend my horizons. Therefore, I aim to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer before completing graduate school or medical school, which would succor my future in research activities. Thus, I know that in order for to develop the latest technology additional fields of study remain necessary to create a cutting-edge and satisfactory solution to resolve a
Biomedical engineering is a branch of science that connects engineering sciences with biological sciences that started around the 1940s (Citron & Nerem, 2004). Biomedical engineering is the discipline that promotes learning in engineering, biology, chemistry, and medicine. The objective for biomedical engineers is to enhance human health by incorporating engineering and biomedical sciences to solve problems. Some of the accomplishments made from biomedical engineering are prosthetics, robotic and laser surgery, implanted devices, imaging devices, nanotheranostics and artificial intelligence. As we head towards the future, biomedical engineering is anticipated to become an even greater part of the medical industry and bring about innovating
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, biomedical engineers “develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.” Biomedical engineers are expected to have employment growth of 72 percent over the projections decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. The employment growth is very high even compared to other engineers.
Possessing the basic knowledge in the field of physical sciences and the intuition in them made me to pick up Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as my majors for the Higher Secondary Education. After the completion of my secondary education, I felt that engineering was the only field which can transform and transfer my dreams in the field of sciences into a real one and also it would give me an opportunity to learn and explore how the fundamentals of science are appl...
While I was in high school, not only was I an active volunteer in several activities such as food drives and helping those in need, in addition to community work, but also I became invested in engineering sciences due to my perceptions regarding the importance of electrical engineering to an emerging industrial country such as mine. Therefore, as I was to graduate soon, I decided to specialize in this science as a student and future professional. Fortunately, through my undergraduate studies, not only did I found the science to be highly intriguing and vast giving way access to endless disciplines, but I have also found that it is very much correlated to numerous other sciences. This observation prompted me to further delve in my studies to become one day a well-informed engineer.
As a child, I remember learning about the “Renaissance Men” of history; people like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin, who were scientists, artists, engineers, and so much more. I knew very early on that I wanted to be like these historical figures, as a Renaissance Woman. The sheer novelty of technology is what first drew me to biomedical engineering, but it is my love of challenge, need for multidisciplinary work, and desire to help others that have kept me captivated. The further I delve into my field, the more intrigued I become.
However, my curiosity and thirst for more understanding in the field remain unsatisfied, and I know that I have to obtain a solid educational background upon which to consolidate my widespread knowledge as well as build my future practice. In my endeavor to be an outstanding doctoral scholar, I strongly believe that D.Phil. in Engineering Science programme in the University of Oxford will offer an ideal environment in which to test and strengthen my understanding of such discipline, while being a place where I could formulate engineering theories and principles, and contribute my new knowledge to the field of research and development in biomedical areas with the aim of improving quality and standards of healthcare. The reason for choosing the University of Oxford is its high reputation for producing eminent graduates, and being on the cutting edge of academic research in biomedical engineering. It has the essence to transform my aspiration into reality and consummates my keen dream of standing on the foremost front-line in my field of interest.
Right from my school days, I have always shown a high degree of competence and interest in subjects like Mathematics and Science. I scored 88 marks in Mathematics & 84 marks in Science in Secondary School (10th standard). It was with this motivation that I took up the Science stream in my senior school. I completed my senior school with first class grade. My fairly good performance at secondary and senior school gave me the confidence to take Engineering as my career.
To explain my transition out of biomedical engineering graduate studies, I first need to explain how I started in the program. Based on the job outlook for biomedical engineering graduates, I decided to apply for graduate school. At the time, it seemed like a viable option because 1) it gave more time for the job market to develop, and 2) I had previous undergraduate research experience within the bioengineering department so I felt that I was a competitive applicant. I stuck with what I knew through my undergraduate training and applied to the PhD program in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department at Mississippi State University.
Everything we have learnt and discovered is because of the greatest organ we all possess: the brain. In the past 100 years the world has developed to an unimaginable extent and it is all ultimately down to the conceptualisation of ideas from this organ. The encephalon is so complexed it is limitless and my fascination for its importance and function has lead me to want to study neuroscience at university. Ground breaking discoveries in neuroscience are being made each day that are new and fascinating. Whether it is something as extraordinary as a potential treatment for motor neurone disease to reduce the fatal symptoms, or something smaller like how research shows that when you finish other peoples sentences it is a result of the relay station
Ever since I can remember my father has worked for medical device companies. He would always bring home medical devices such as heart monitors, blood analyzers, and heart pumps. I would bother my father with tons’ questions about them and I remember always being amazed by them and how they worked which sparked my interest in biomedical engineering as a field to pursue my career in. I find its unique mix of engineering, medicine and life Sciences exciting. My goals for the future is to further understand prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human injury, and using that knowledge to advance new technologies for better healthcare.
There is a quote that I really like which is “Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn’t give you credits”. Every time I feel disappointed and want to give up, this quote improves my mood and makes me believe in my choices. I find that science subjects are always interesting to me and I enjoy understanding and learning how things work. When I was a teenager, while my friends were enjoying romantic movies, I enjoyed watching movies relating to medical fields and imagined that one day, I would wear a white coat and work in a laboratory with cool stuff. However, when I attended high school, I still didn’t know what exactly I would do.
Once the John Maxwell said, “Successful & Unsuccessful people do not vary from their abilities, but they vary from their desire to achieve their potential.” In particular, focus and motivation remain keys to achieve the goal. During high school study as a biology student, I learned about the anatomy basics, and it discovered my interest in the medical-health care pursuits. Conversely, my brother was persuading me to choose the technology field because he was studying engineering and he thought it would be enormous support if both brothers are in the same profession.
My biggest reason for being a mechanical engineer is not because of the pay or the benefits, but because it is what I want to do. I feel like I can be happy going to work everyday as a mechanical engineer. I have always wanted to wake up everyday and be a happy person. Mechanical engineering will provide me with a challenge and a spark of joy at the same time. Mechanical engineering is my dream career. One day I will accomplish my goals. Through hard work and dedication I will accomplish the goals I have set out to achieve in life.
In the most basic sense, engineering means “making things happen.” It is the practical application of science and math, the two subjects I am most passionate about, to solve everyday problems. It opens up a world of opportunity to create innovative technology that influences many aspects of people’s lives, this giving an individual the power to make a difference. While I am deeply interested in the subjects that are the foundation of engineering, in addition I have many other personal reasons for pursuing civil engineering in specific. I am motivated by my desire to fulfill my lifelong goal of creating purposeful infrastructure, to make all of my family proud, and to prove that not all engineers