chem vs chemE; biochem vs biochemE

College Majors Engineering Majors
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<p>My interests mostly lie in pure science, and I would like to work in a lab doing more research based things than focusing mostly on creating a product (although these can overlap). As I have been looking into colleges, some of the schools that I really like don't have engineering majors; although I want to pursue science, I know that employment isnt that great, so engineering will be my fallback.</p>

<p>My question is does it matter if I study the science part of it for undergrad if I end up deciding to go more onto the engineering root? If I end up changing my mind, I dont want to end up in a school that doesn't have an engineering program if getting an engineering degree for undergrad is necessary.</p>

<p>Also, how do job prospects look for a bachelors for pure science vs engineering majors. I'm fine with having to go to graduate school, but I think I would feel kind of stupid if I end up choosing to do engineering but am stuck with a pure science degree for undergrad.</p>

<p>Thanks for any help, its really appreciated</p>

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<p>At many universities the first and second year curriculum for Chemistry or Physics and the traditional engineering majors (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science) is essentially the same. Therefore, if you changed your mind during your sophomore year (as many underclassmen do) you would not necessarily lose any ground in course work.</p>

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<p>chemical engineering > chemistry > biology</p>

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