<p>I was curious if there was a significant difference between a Biology major and a Bioengineering (BME as well). Would this have a significant impact on future jobs and salary? furthermore, which is recommended if I am looking into going to medical school? My dilemma from the fact that I applied to the MCB Major at Cal; however, I experienced a change of heart and now am more interested in Bioengineering. any information on the difficulty of transferring into COE from CAS will be appreciated as well.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>You might have wanted to post this under the premed, high school topics, however,</p>
<p>Both will be fine if you want to be a premed. In fact, you could major in Russian fairy tales, as long as you take two semesters of Bio, chem, O chem, and physics. You want your field to be scientifically related, and both of your choices are. Most people might tell you that take Molecular because it is more directed towards what you will encounter in Medical School, the side I would take I were you, but doing Bioengineering is perfectly fine. You will be taking more math related classes, but, as long as you excel at those four subjects, and possibly, take some Biochem, you will be fine.</p>
<p>If you like calculus and physics as well as biology... go with BME, but if you can't stand calculus and physics, stick with bio. For applying to med school, it doesn't really matter... but on the off chance you can't get into a med school, it's better to have a BME/BioE degree. It's difficult to get a job with a BS in Biology. Most people need either a masters or a PhD in Bio to get a decent job.</p>
<p>how about Chemical biology? is it somehow related to medical school?
which one is better for med, BME or Chemical biology?
just wondering what the difference between chemical biology and biochemistry?
thanks</p>