<p>I have recently become interested in obtaining an undergrad in BME. However, I have read many threads from about 3-5 years ago that state that a Bachelor's in BME is basically useless and that the job outlook is slim. Is this still true? What are your overall thoughts about this degree? Also, does anyone know what the average GPA for a BME is and how hard would it be to get a 3.6 or better? Thanks in advance for your help.</p>
<p>That’s strange. I have heard quite the opposite, pretty consistently. It pays well and it’s growing too!</p>
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<p>I am going into BME too. It is also a very flexible major too.</p>
<p>Many of the BME majors at my university are not getting jobs right out of the B.S. It tends to be a choice for the pre-meds and many others go to a graduate program. My impression is that there are more jobs for the BMEs with a graduate degree than for those with a B.S. In addition, BME jobs are also accessible to Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers as well. in general one of the more traditional disciplines will have more opportunities for positions with just a B.S.</p>
<p>To work AS a biomedical engineer, in what you would think a biomedical engineer itself would do, one would likely need a Master’s.</p>
<p>Yes, BME is a growing field but the BME jobs out there are still few. </p>
<p>Also, I read an article by the IEEE that B.S. BMEs are generally getting “paperwork” and project management roles rather than, say, heavy duty math and science R&D roles and such. The reason being that BMEs are considered “generalists” with a wide range of knowledge but not necessarily depth which is good for managing projects but not so much in dealing with various in-depth aspects. </p>
<p>I would suggest you major in a more traditional engineering field such as Mech. Chem. or Elec. Engineering. Companies prefer specialists rather than “generalists” or jack of all trades. After undergraduate studies, you can get a graduate degree in BME.</p>