<p>Current status: undergrad 3rd year about to be 4th.
12 quarter units away from completing all requirements for my B.S. in Biology, focused on molecular biology and biochemistry. have completed general/organic/biochemistry and many upper divison biology classes (microbiology, neurosci, development, advanced biochemistry, cell biology lab, cancer genetics).</p>
<p>Have taken 2 math classes beyond major requirements. 2 quarters of multivariable calc. planning to take 2 more - linear algebra and differential equations.</p>
<p>Have not taken GRE but expect to get 800 quant and at least 500 verb. 3.5 GPA overall.</p>
<p>Currently doing research in an environmental microbiology lab.</p>
<p>Reasoning for wanting to switching to engineering:</p>
<p>The biology classes were brutal and with the exception of microbiology, were extremely difficult uphill struggles that ended in either B or C. I do not think I can handle doing molecular biology the rest of my life. In contrast, the math and chemistry classes were significantly easier and boosted my GPA. I especially enjoyed organic chemistry. Thus I would like to switch to a more quantitative major.</p>
<p>Problems:</p>
<p>Not only do I not have any current publications in research, I recieved an F in a previous research class (neurosci; this was one of the things that makes me want to change to engineering). Is this permanent mark of death?</p>
<p>I took the "physics for biologists" course instead of the "classical physics" series for physical science and engineering students. The school does not allow me to switch. Therefore I have to retake 1 year of physics.</p>
<p>Current considerations:</p>
<p>Won't bother applying for biology programs since they seem to all require research already done. </p>
<p>Apply for Chemistry.
Apply for Biomedical Engineering.
Apply for Chemical Engineering.</p>
<p>What is my best chance?</p>