Biomolecular vs. Biomedical Engineering

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>I was admitted ED but denied BME major, so the decision to go to JHU is no longer binding. However, they admitted me to the biomolecular engineering major. They said that this is chemical engineering with a biology emphasis. Javis, this is mainly a question for you, but anyone really answer. Can one transfer to BME? Is it common? I hear there isn't that much difference between BME and biomolecular engineering, but will it matter undergraduate year? I was wondering how big this should play a role in my college choice.</p>

<p>thanks.</p>

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<p>I think I made a huge mistake by selecting BME as my major, because the competition is insane for this prog., I think if I chose chemical or nuclear engineering or any type of weird ones, I would have greter chance to get in...oh well, i am still waiting</p>

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<p>Yes one can transfer into BME. As we speak, BME is calling for students from the current freshmen class.</p>

<p>Transferring is common, but can be competitive. Try to get the absolute best grades you can first semester (passing isn't good enough) and you should be find.</p>

<p>The main difference between BME and Biomole/Chem E is that BME is directly connected with the medical school, while Biomole isn't. Either way, major in what your interested in. BME is more concerned with the biological systems(more than just chemistry). BioMole is the closest thing to biochemistry that JHU offers.</p>

<p>JZL119- Applying to BME does not hurt your chances of getting into JHU.</p>

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<p>Can you expand a little more specifically on what goes on in each major? </p>

<p>Also, do you know BioMol Majors and if the workload is equal to BME's?</p>

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<p>"Try to get the absolute best grades you can first semester (passing isn't good enough) and you should be find."</p>

<p>if the first semester at JHU for all freshman is all Pass/Fail courses, how do you know your grade? or do profs still keep a grade book, all that matters on your report card is if you pass/fail.</p>

<p>and, i know this is kind of irrelevant, but what requirements outside of the BME major are there for BMEs (writing seminars, hum/ss electives, etc...)</p>

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<p>BME and BioMol are very similar in the basic classes you take. </p>

<p>Instead of writing everything...I'll just refer you to these websites.
You probably looked at these, but everything you need should be there.</p>

<p>BioMol/Chem E
<a href="http://www.jhu.edu/%7Echeme/undergraduates/undergraduate.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.jhu.edu/~cheme/undergraduates/undergraduate.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>BME
<a href="http://www.bme.jhu.edu/academics/undergrad.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.bme.jhu.edu/academics/undergrad.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>I would like to say BME is a little tougher (because of Physical Foundations!!!!!!!!!)</p>

<p>kams1086-</p>

<p>You get grades, they are just "covered" in your transcript. You can ask to see what you actually got. </p>

<p>Well you have to have your basic Chem, physics, one comp sci, and math. I think you need 1 year worth of writing credits.</p>

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<p>javis- does every freshman have to take writing course their first sem?</p>

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<p>no they don't</p>

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<p>How competitive is JHU BME?</p>

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<p>i was admitted to JHU but denied BME.. does it really matter though? i know BME's more famous, but is the biomolecular engineering major just as good? or should i just not even consider it..</p>