Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Dual Degree

College Majors Engineering Majors
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<p>Hello,
I am a Sophomore at Rutgers University and I am a Biomedical Engineer as of now. I came into Rutgers with many AP Credits, and I have 91 credits completed going into my Junior Year. I have to finish about 2 more semesters of BME classes/electives. This means that I would basically be doing nothing my senior year except for the senior design project which is only 3 credits. Because of my situation I thought of picking up an Econ Major which I could complete in 1 year (with some summer classes along the way) and also getting a masters in one of the three 5 year Masters Programs Rutgers Offers (Masters in Engineering, MBA or Masters in Science and Business). Would I be fine with just completing my BME and Econ Majors and getting one of these Masters Degrees? If so, which masters Program would be the best? Or should I get a dual degree in Biomedical Engineering and chemical Engineering (will be completed in same time as BME and Econ Major) and then apply to the Masters Program. I am not sure what I want to do when I graduate just yet. But I am leaning towards Pharmaceutical sales/research or management. (management would be ideal). What opportunities would I have with either track A(econ/BME) and masters or Track B (Chem E/BME) and Masters and which would be the best decision to make?</p>

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<p>I’d say BME->MS in ChemE if you do go for further education.</p>

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<p>Great options. I also think a masters is better than a dual-BS. I suggest you decide what you want to focus on next year after graduation and use that as your deciding factor. Be careful with pharma as I believe many pharma cos are reducing staff, expecially in NJ - check with the placement office.</p>

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<p>Awwwww…</p>

<p>Biomedical Engineers, the cross between a doctor and an engineer. </p>

<p>the best of both worlds.</p>

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<p>Uh… </p>

<p>…no…</p>

<p>Biomedical engineers are not engineers/doctors combine…</p>

<p>However a masters in biomedical is better than a chemical/biomedical as most companies require at least a masters to hire you (i know a few exceptions though)</p>