<p>hI,
I am a junior year BS ChemE right now and finish most of the chemstry phy and math classes.but my grade isn't good. So iam thinking about to get a chemistry BA first(within 2 years) and go for a MS in ChemE later. Here is my question:</p>
<p>1.I know many people with B.S in chem pursue advanced degree in MS Chem.E but can I do the same way with B.A Chemistry ?</p>
<p>2.If it is possible,any disadvantages when i apply?</p>
<p>Need some guidance!
Thanks in advance.</p>
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<p>Hey,
I’m actually somewhat in the same situation. I’m planning on majoring in Chemistry because there are many opportunities after college. You can go to medical school, law school, and graduate school in Engineering.</p>
<p>The only “disadvantage” is that it’ll probably take 2 years because you don’t have much engineering experience.</p>
<p>How bad are your grade/GPA? If it’s above a 3.0 or even above a 2.8 I would stick with engineering and just finish it. Do you think you can improve your grades next year to get a better GPA? Maybe retake some classes to better your gpa?</p>
<p>Some school might not allow u to apply for MS E since it is a BA degree.</p>
<p>I’m on the same boat as you, I’m thinking about pursuing M.S in Chem.E after B.S in chemistry. I believe you can be permitted to the program though you will have to take a bunch of engineering program to catch up before you begin the program. Research experience, recommendation letters, and a good essay should help you get into the program.</p>
<p>The thing is, I heard that there aren’t many jobs that M.S in Chem.E can get while B.S Chem.E can’t. So I’m not so sure if I truly want to do it. Basically MS ChE’s can get more into R&D, such as designing new products and processes.</p>
<p>I definitively know of one person at my school doing it, so it’s definitely a possibility. However, the modes of thought employed are completely different.</p>
<p>From my experience as a Chem E, Chemistry is alot of rouge memorization, while Chem E also has alot of memory type material, but also implementing knowledge into the design of a system – this is not easy. </p>
<p>I’m not one to judge you intellectual ability, but if you have never taken an engineering course before it could be quite an adjustment. While Orgo at my school is often considered one of the hardest courses in the country, I’ve had many engineering courses that rival its work load. </p>
<p>So like most academic things, the outcome really depends on how dedicated you are, and how much you want to get out of it. If your true desire is to move into the ChemE field and are willing to spend a little more time that those who were ChemEs as undergrads on the work, then you can do whatever you want to.</p>
<p>Hope that helps…</p>