ChemE vs. Biochemistry

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<p>So here is the deal. Right now I'm really interested in science (still in high school), by the time I graduate I'll have taken: AP chem, AP physics, bio 105 (CAPP class), human genetics/biotechnology, into to bio at local LAC, and genetics at LAC. I've been looking at becoming a research scientist or molecular biologist with a focus on infectious diseases. So in college I'd end up being a pre-med x major. Now here is the hard part. As of now, my two big prospects are either chemE (most likely at UW Madison since I'm in-state, speaking of which they're killing Nebraska lol) or molecular biology at Macalester, St. Olaf, WashU, or UW Madison.</p>

<p>I know chemE would be extremely difficult, yet doable, but still end up with a lower GPA. However, if I don't get into med school, I could still work in something that is somewhat related to biological systems of some sort, right? Plus chemE provides a unique and technical perspective to biological processes which I find fascinating. I'm just inquiring regarding your advice because I'm really hung up on this :( </p>

<p>Thanks for your responses. </p>

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<p>chemE all the way.</p>

<p>near 100,000+$ pay with just an undergraduate degree (so who gives a ***** about medical school)</p>

<p>can go into any kind of biological study for advanced degree</p>

<p>biochem cons:
no jobs after undergraduate
if you can’t get into med school, might as well settle for dental school lol</p>

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<p>Chemical engineering is much better than biochemistry for job and career prospects at the bachelor’s level, but $100,000 jobs at the bachelor’s level is much higher than what career surveys indicate as being typical.</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/internships-careers-employment/1121619-university-graduate-career-surveys.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/internships-careers-employment/1121619-university-graduate-career-surveys.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Most recent available (usually class of 2010) chemical engineering bachelor’s degree pay levels as of posting date:</p>

<p>Arizona State: $62,925
Berkeley: $63,656
CMU: $66,800
Georgia Tech: $67,000
MIT: $60,750
Purdue: $63,000
Virginia Tech: $65,000</p>

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<p>it was a slight overestimate i admit xD</p>