Biology Major looking to switch tracks

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<p>I was originally intending to go onto a PhD in biology, but realized I hated writing papers, and after I spent a year working in a bio research lab, realized bio research wasn't as applied as I'd wanted and thought it would be. </p>

<p>I've realized that I'd much rather work directly towards a goal. To build things, problem solve, and tinker around with stuff than make small discoveries about something that may eventually turn into something a long time down the road. </p>

<p>Anyway, I graduated in 2007, course wise I've had trig/geom/calc I/physics I & II/chem I & II. I've graduated with 3.78 GPA and have 3 publications (one as first author).</p>

<p>I'm unemployed and trying to figure out where to go from here. I realized a bachelors in biology gets you nowhere except a lab tech job making 30k.</p>

<p>The school I graduated from had a transfer program with Ga Tech for BS E.E. undergraduate degree after the first two years. I don't know how quick/easy it would be to try and join this program using old credits.</p>

<p>I'm thinking of applying to the BU LEAP program. Although it seems pretty expensive and since it's just one program I don't want to put all my eggs in that basket.</p>

<p>I'm a bit unclear on how possible it is to get into a MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering program. Or whether that would be a good idea? Although a quick look at internet job board seem like some interesting jobs seem to want masters in engineering/comp sci.</p>

<p>Thoughts? Suggestions? </p>

<p>cliff notes of the options:
A) BU LEAP program
B) Try to get into other masters of electrical engineering/take remedial classes once in the program.
C) Get a lab job at an engineering school, take night classes, then go for masters, later in time.
D) computer science masters
E) back to school, BS E.E (Do CO-OP)?</p>

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<p>Take an engineering calculus and physics classes to flex your brainpower at your local university to test the waters.</p>

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<p>Did you have math and physics “for scientists and engineers” or “for biological science”? The “for scientists and engineers” versions are more in-depth and would transfer to an engineering bachelor’s degree program, while the “for biological science” versions would likely need to be retaken.</p>

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<p>As far the min requirements for transferring into B.S. E.E. at GaTech I’d need to take:</p>

<p>Calculus II
and Retake Physics I (I took the trig based one, and need the calculus based one)
I’d also probably need Linear Algebra because Calc II transfers as partial without it.</p>

<p>That would cover the minimum req, but not all the recommended ones: which would need Physics II (calc based), and two comp sci courses.</p>

<p>It does seem like I haven’t had a lot of courses that I would need to complete the bachelors. </p>

<p>I guess the main question is:</p>

<p>at what point of not having the classes does Masters + completing deficient classes < B.S. at a really good school?</p>