<p>I read on the Tufts website that once accepted to the school of engineering, after taking a set of classes first semester, students have to apply for the bme major, and only 15 are selected. Does this make the bme major really competitive the first year, and aroudn how many kids apply for bme each year at tufts? is there i good chance that i may not be accepeted bme? is it a popular major? this could easily be a deal breaker for me
Here's the website where i read this,
Biomedical</a> Engineering - Tufts University
third paragraph
thanks in advance</p>
<p>We visited Tufts last week and heard the same and that you apply after your first YEAR. BME is a new major for Tufts and expects ABET accredidation in 1-2 years, so they are trying to build a very exclusive program. This might also be a deal killer for my daughter, as this is her preferred major and it would stink to go a year into a school and not be able to get your desired major. She got a better vibe at WPI, where it was explicitly said they don’t cap the number of students in a particular major, so you might want to consider that.</p>
<p>If you aren’t accepted then you can do a related major and have BME as a second major. It is tough to get into, though</p>
<p>I have a good friend who is a BME. You apply after your first semester and they take the students with the highest GPAs after their first semester. Last year, I believe my friend said that 60 applied and they accept 15, so it seems to be fairly competitive.
That said, there is a reason Tufts caps it at 15 - a small program means a lot more student-faculty interaction, smaller classes, and more opportunities for research. My friend has been involved in some pretty cool research all year with both grad students and faculty, and the fact that he was able to start this as a sophomore is, I believe, a result of the intimacy of the program.
Anyway, that’s my understanding of it. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>I’ve heard that it isn’t that competitive. I guess it’s all relative, though. I know a junior who was accepted with a 3.4 first semester, and I’m sure most were like that. As long as you’re above the mean, which isn’t that hard for your first semester BME courses, you’ll be fine. So, don’t freak out about vs. only 15 students accepted into it. If you really want it, you got it.</p>
<p>I know a few people who wanted it and didn’t get in. While I don’t know exactly what their GPAs are, I don’t think it’s easy for everyone to get in who wants to.</p>
<p>Acceptd - I don’t think it’s quite that easy. If it were so simple, then all 60 people who applied (and thus really want it) would get it, which clearly isn’t possible. That said, you don’t need a 4.0 or you’re out; but you really do need to do well your first semester. I also know a few people who did not get it my freshman year. I think the amount of applicants has increased every year as the program grows.</p>
<p>Biomedical engineering a tough field where you have to study almost all the tough subjects like biology , maths , chemistry , programming, electrnics etc . You must decide beforehand , if you are comfortable in doing all these subjects .</p>
<p>hi i wanna know everything about biomedical engineering.can anyone help me?</p>
<p>It’s an engineering program. They focus on the interface between biology, medicine, and engineering.</p>
<p>Asking about everything is a silly request. Be specific.</p>
<p>i wanna know something about job position of this major.
does it have a good future in third world countries?
and generally biomedical engineering is better or electrical?(without paying attention to my interest)</p>