bioE vs chemE at cal

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>So I was accepted as a bioE major at cal, but I'm beginning to have second thoughts about it and am considering to switch to chemE w/biotech concentration in the College of Chemistry. Ultimately, I want to be able to do research with cancer and stuff like that. </p>

<p>While I do love biology, I'm scared that the bioE program at cal is a bit too new and the not many people want to hire bioengineers. Also, I hear that bioE is actually more stressful than EECS at cal and I would like to get a perspective of what both current bioE's and chemE's have to say about this. They say to do what you love, but if what you love can't land you a job, that won't be any good either :P. However, I like the fact that chemE w/ the biotech concentration still lets me take some UD biology classes. </p>

<p>So, sorry if this whole post sounds like a mess, but if any bioE or chemE majors could help me out with this, that'd be great! Thanks! Go BEARS!</p>

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<p>I’m also in a similar dilemma and will also like to know much more. I suggest you get to Berkeley and in spring make any decisions though, also since the classes are the same for any.</p>

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<p>chemE !</p>

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<p>I would say BioE is very slightly better if you want to do cancer research since there are a lot of research openings targeted towards the major. Its also in the college of engineering.</p>

<p>However, overall Job prospects should not be an issue–ChemE with Biotech or BioE should net you similar job opportunities. </p>

<p>BioE along with EECS and Engineering Undeclared are supposedly hard to get into, so congratulations.</p>