<p>Hi I'm a prospective student applying ED for Cornell Engineering.
I'm thinking about applying to bio engineering and I was wondering how good this major is in Cornell.
I heard that it's still a developing major and that the courses are not yet firmly established. (correct me if I'm wrong)
I don't really wanna be a doctor, so I don't think I'll be applying to biomedical engineering (besides it's a minor).</p>
<p>I don't have any specific knowledge or career in bioengineering, but I am good at math and have always been fascinated by living things.. This might not be a great reason for applying to this major but I really have no other interests.. (I admire those who know exactly what they wanna do in their future).</p>
<p>anyway, how is bio engineering in Cornell? or just general things about this major and any other suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>your better off majoring in chemical engineering. It is broader and will cover the same type of engineering. bioengineering is more of a chemE subset. if your applying from NY however the bioengineering major is partially part of CALS so it may be smarter to apply into it, it is very easy to change majors on your first day of classes</p>
<p>ummm...it really depends on what you want to do after college. I wouldn't suggest bioengineering to people who want to go into industry. But if you want to pursue graduate school, or any other professional school, then it really doesn't matter what you major in. Bioengineering is fine for that, and I think that the courses are quite well established. Also, you don't have to decide your major until your sophomore year, so you can look explore in your first year.</p>
<p>I just transferred into BioE at Cornell, but I am also premed. I would consider Chem E at Cornell or looking into Biomedical Engineering somewhere else if you are interested in going into industry. I do not know what the job market is for BME's, but BioE is rather weak compared to the other "hard-science" engineering majors (ie Chem E, Mech E). I was walking around the career fair and there was alot more recruiting for Mech E and Chem E then Bio E.</p>
<p>thanks both. yeah maybe I shouldn't worry too much about major now..but I was just anxious because people talk about how good all the engineering majors are at Cornell but they always say "except maybe bioengineering" haha</p>