<p>I'm currently a freshman at UCSD and my major is bioengineering.After reading all those threads I found bioengineering doesn't have a bright job outcome.I know our bioE is among the top programs and it's ABET accredited.But I'm not sure whether it's a good idea to major in bioE for a BS and then pursue it for MS.Should I major in EE instead for BS and bioE for MS?Is it possible that I could find a job if I only have a BS of bioE at UCSD??</p>
<p>You need Phd in Bio_eng or BME in order to make a career. BS and MS will not do the job unless you have a very good connection/networking.</p>
<p>My concern is whether I should major in BioE for my BS.Suppose I’m going to major in BioE for my MS,is it better to major in EE for undergraduate or BioE at UCSD for undergrad?</p>
<p>Final Destination: MS for BioE then you should have BioE for undergraduate. Why? EE and BioE are two different things for the last 60 credits (2 years), the core courses. You will end up taking more classes (deficiencies classes) for MS in BioE if your undergraduate is not in-line.</p>
<p>The point is employability. San Diego is a huge sector for biotech as a whole. But, with the nature of the major a masters is pretty much necessary. </p>
<p>For better jobs (and EE’s make more than BioE’s) I would get an EE undergrad maybe minor in bio, BioE masters if you are interested in the subject. You wouldn’t be pigeonholed into one area. Medical device makers hire traditional engineers also.</p>
<p>@coolmich
Would you be able to post your high school stats and some EC information. I am hoping to go to UCSD for bioengineering and want to know what some accepted stats would be.</p>