<p>Hi everyone...
I am going to attend a really good LAC and I am interested in biological and biomedical sciences... Recently, I found out more about Biomedical engineering and it seems that it is something I really like.... Thus, I was thinking about 3-2 engineering program with Columbia for biomedical engineering... </p>
<p>In general, I've heard that the 3-2 is quite difficult for the LAC students (however I am pretty strong in sciences and math)... In particular for biomed eng., I've heard that it is not a "hard" engineering school (easier that mechanical, electrical, civil ect) as it contains a lot of biology and chemistry (which for the majority of students are considered easier than math ans physics) and those who haven't done exclusively engineering courses for the first 3 years arent very disadvantaged...</p>
<p>What is your opinion about a combined program in biomedical eng. in Columbia ( and a Molecular biology BA)...?</p>
<p>Is doing Masters in biomed. engineering (after 4 years in a LAC) a better way???</p>
<p>I won’t against 3-2. But I would definitely not do it if you are afraid that you won’t pick up the workload immediately at your arrival of Columbia. </p>
<p>I don’t know what math and sicneces you need for Molecular biology, but you only have two years to complete your degree there.
I think doing Masters in Biomed is a better route. You can enjoy your life more. Aren’t your stressing about this now, anyway?
You will need to complete pre-requisites too if you are moving to engineering in master with a science degree. But I think it is still better than stressing out in your last years.</p>
<p>What looks better? A master in engineering from Columbia, or a BS from Columbia?</p>
<p>Well, thanks for your answer…
… the question is more like…: what is better a BA in molec biolo… or a BA in molec bio and a BS for Columbia in order to get into MA/phd in a top harvard/mit - like grad school???</p>
<p>I think I did answer that…
I am sorry if I really confused you.</p>
<p>A double major won’t get you a ticket to top research institutions. </p>
<p>Are you interested in doing Phd engineering or PhD science? </p>
<p>It is relatively easier to apply to an engineering graduate program from an engineering discipline, in general (esepically from a related field… i.e. chemistry to chemical engineering, etc)</p>