Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines today in the world. The Biomedical Division of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE-BMD) was established in 1989, with the biomedical discipline also formed in 2005. This young engineering discipline in Hong Kong is expected to bring bright prospects in medical innovations to the local society, addressing the needs due to increasing health consciousness, raising elderly population and lacking of medical professionals.
Biomedical engineers are the key contributors to close the gap between engineering and medicine by applying engineering know-how, medical and biological sciences knowledge to healthcare applications, including diagnosis, monitoring and therapy. Biomedical engineers are often the leaders in the engineering project team to manage the process that translates innovative ideas to viable medical technologies. They are the best partners of medical professionals to provide value-added supports to the growth of healthcare industry and to ultimately enhance the overall healthcare quality in the community.