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ABSTRACTThe main purpose of this study was to investigate as to the placement in working life of the Masters of Science in Engineering who had studied Biomedical Engineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT). The sample of the study consisted of 267 persons who had included Biomedical Engineering as a professional subject in their degree programme between 1976 and the spring of 1997. The study was conducted during the summer of 1997 as a postal questionnaire study. The main results of the questionnaire study have been collected in the list below as a summary of each point in the questionnaire. In addition to the questionnaire study, a survey was also conducted concerning the study history of all Masters of Science in Engineering who had studied Biomedical Engineering as their professional subject; the theses submitted to Ragnar Granit Institute were also investigated. The majority (70%) had studied Biomedical Engineering as their long professional subject. In the 1990’s Biomedical Engineering has clearly gained in popularity, and an increasing number of students have included it in their degree programme as a professional subject supporting their major subject. The average time from enrolment at the University to the completion of the M.Sc.(Eng.) degree was 6 years and 8 months. By the end of the academic year 1996-97, 137 Masters, 18 Licentiates and 8 Doctors had graduated from Ragnar Granit Institute. Main results of the questionnaire study: Basic information Respondence percentage 77%. One third of responses anonymous. Two out of three respondents graduated in the 1990’s. Proportion of Master’s theses written for industry increased in recent years. Number of years in the profession corresponded with the period of time from graduation. Every other respondent has only worked for one employer. Employment situation after graduation Nine out of ten have found a job within three months of their graduation. The majority’s first employment was a permanent full-time job. Correspondence between work and education improved in recent years. Biomedical Engineering was significant for acquiring the first job for two out of five. Every other’s first job description related to Biomedical Engineering. TUT or a telecommunications company as the first employer for two out of five. Current employment situation Four out of five currently in a permanent full-time job. Every third employed in a managerial position. Current job corresponds well with the education. Biomedical Engineering was significant for acquiring the current job for every third. Biomedical Engineering was related to current job description more often for those who had submitted their thesis to the Institute than for the others. Every other still in Tampere. Telecommunications technology attraction is increasing. One half employed in product development and design, project or research positions. Every seventh has worked abroad. There is an interest in establishing a company. Education and instruction Language skills form the most significant area of expertise. More project and teamwork desired. Digital and Computer Technology and Software Engineering the most important fields of technology. Every sixth has completed a postgraduate degree in technology, but other degrees are rare. Education provided by the Institute was deemed to be good, interesting and distinguished.
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