I recently graduated with a BS in Biology and a minor in Business Administrations. I am wanting to go into Mechanical Engineering. However, I am stuck between the choice of either going for another Bachelor’s or getting a Master’s. I would like to know what are the pros and cons between the two choices and which would be the best to take career-wise.
Also, how difficult would it be to start a master’s for ME if I have no previous coursework related to engineering?
I will preface this by saying that I may not be offering any real advice. However, I am thinking of doing something similar. I have a degree in English and decided to get another degree in Computer Science. However, I am quite confused as to whether I should do a BS/MS or just do an MS in computer science while doing the prerequisite for BS in CS.
My advice if this means anything, if money is an issue, then perhaps a MS is your best option. Reason being, you can get additional funding that is not available to you as a second undergraduate degree seeking student. If for some reason you feel you want to complete undergraduate experience where you will have the time and opportunity to take all the core ME courses, than maybe do the BS/MS route. Time can be valuable because you will have more time to do internships and co-ops.
Thanks for offering a reply to my post. Any advice helps. I’ve decided to probably go for the BS. One thing that I want to do by going back to school is be more active with internships and co-ops.
I had made a similar post on another forum, Reddit, and got several helpful replies. Considering that my first degree was Biology. I do not have any supporting courses to dive straight into a MS. While it may be possible, I would likely need to take prerequisite courses in order to take the required courses of the MS. In addition, with a background in Biology, I was suggested to take a look at BioMechanical Engineering. Which is “Mechanical Engineering, but for the body.”
@GunkyGear, I am glad you found what works for you. Another thing to consider, is that you can always at anytime, granted you’ve completed the prereq for a MS, just end your BS and take the GRE and move into a Master’s program. Really, barring time and money, there is no rush, although many will discourage the second BS option.