<p>Is this major thought of as where all the BME rejects go? And is it thus thought of as inferior to BME? Or is it as equally presitigious?</p>
<p>From what I know about Biomolecular Engineering (and that is not that much since I am IR at JHU), it is the second strongest bioengineering program at Hopkins. It is part of the Chemical Engineering Department, and it is not much different than BME. I think they differ in only about 6-8 courses over the entire four years. </p>
<p>I wouldn't say it is inferior to BME, in that Hopkins is one of the only places that offers 4 different bioengineering undergraduate programs (add biomechanics and biomaterials to BME and biomolecular). All 4 programs are top nothc because of the resources, facilities, faculty, and access to the medical school. BME just has a stronger reputation because it is such a unique and specific program -- and it is limited enrollment.</p>
<p>I wouldn't say Biomolecular is where the BME rejects go, because a lot of applicants choose to apply to Biomolecular instead of BME -- especially those who like applied chemistry. Of the BME students not admitted to the program, about 1/2 choose one of the other three bioengineering options, and the rest typically choosing another engineering or nat. sci. major.</p>
<p>good luck.</p>