<p>Hi, I am new to engineering thread. I always had a knack for physics/chem and wanted some insights on biomedical engineering from more experienced people.
1. Does a degree in Biomedical engineering requires a lot of "astute" thinking? 2. Is there like a great percentage of attrition (and "weed-out" courses)?
3. Can engineering courses be mastered (an A) through extra time devotement (but no genius thinking)? Or do you need at least some kind engineering 6th sense to do well (however motivated you are, without that, you can't get an A)?
4. Finally, is it advised to get credit for Calc I/II and introductory biology to take upper engineering courses directly freshman year, or did you guys find that too overwhelming?</p>
<p>Are engineering courses graded harder than pure science courses (bio, gen chem, biochem, genetics...) because most people are expected (and are) smart already?</p>
<p>Thanks! any advices will be appreciated.</p>
<p>PS: I am interested in engineering in UT austin, Texas A&M. My father is a Professor in mathematics, so he may help me for the math (I wouldn't think it as a problem)</p>
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[li]Its better to major in a traditional engineering disciple (preferably ChemE, EE, or mechE), and get a masters in biomedical engineering; Right now, BME isn't really taken seriously by employers, who would rather hire engineers who specialize in different aspects of biomedical engineering, and have them work together. Also, by majoring in a broad engineering disciple, you have more choice as to which industry you would rather work in, and more power to negotiate a higher salary.</p>[/li]
<p>[*]Engineering isn't hard per se, it just requires a lot of time commitment (I have not taken any college courses yet, I'm just going by what is commonly said around here)[/ul]</p>
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Its better to major in a traditional engineering disciple (preferably ChemE, EE, or mechE), and get a masters in biomedical engineering; Right now, BME isn't really taken seriously by employers, who would rather hire engineers who specialize in different aspects of biomedical engineering, and have them work together. Also, by majoring in a broad engineering disciple, you have more choice as to which industry you would rather work in, and more power to negotiate a higher salary.
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<p>I agree...</p>
<p>Electrical Engineering - for students wishing to study the design and development of medical devices, signal processing, and medical imaging. </p>
<p>Chemical Engineering - for studies of transport within physiological systems, drug delivery, and development of engineered tissues. </p>
<p>Mechanical Engineering - for studies of the mechanics of the human body in health and disease and applications to medical devices and orthopedics.</p>