<p>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>I am debating between a few majors and would like some input. Is it possible to get into a Master's BME program without majoring in BME in undergrad but rather in Biology or Biochem? I'm debating majoring in Biochem, completing a BME master's and then attending med school.</p>
<p>Any input would be appreciated, thank you!</p>
<p>You cannot go into MS program in BME directly from an undergrad in Bio or Biochem. This is because you will lack the necessary core competencies expected for MS engineering programs. </p>
<p>D2 (bio + math major) investigated this and contacted several grad programs about the possibility. The answer she got–nope. You’ll likely need a 2-4 semester transitional program first, or will only be conditionally accepted and required to remediate deficiences first before moving on to grad BME classes. (Remediation will be on your dime.)</p>
<p>You’ll need more math (full calc sequence, linear analysis, differential equations), at least 1 semester of computer programming, 2 semesters calc-based engineering physics, modern physics, circuits, statics/dynamics, and thermo before you can reasonably be expected to start real grad-level engineering coursework.</p>
<p>You may also need additional course work in optics, electrical signaling, fluid dynamics or solid mechanics depending on what area you want to specialize in during your Master’s.</p>
<p>I appreciate your insightful response - thank you!</p>
<p>Although I don’t know much about BME, I feel like I might be interested in it. I already know that I’m interested in Biochem and might lean towards this major because it will allow me to spend time on other things like ECs/shadowing etc.</p>
<p>D2’s school had a minor in BME. If you’re interested, you might check to see if your college offers that option.</p>
<p>If you think that might possibly be interested in BME as a major, I strongly suggest that you start in engineering. Engineering curricula tend be fairly lockstep. If you don’t start out in engineering, you will be behind in the required course sequences and may have difficulty catching up in order to graduate on time. IOW, it’s easier to switch out of engineering than to switch in.</p>