<p>I am trying to figure out how to best compare biomedical engineering programs btwn Rutgers, drexel, Stevens, WPI and RPI. What factors to evaluate this programs given that it's a fairly new type of engineering? I don't really know anyone in the industry who I can speak to as to their advise.</p>
<p>Hi!</p>
<p>Do a search in this forum (Engineering) on each of those schools, and I’m sure you’ll find a great deal of useful (general) information. BME is fairly new, so many of us don’t have a lot of experience with the major/program (at those schools). However, you should look at the courses offered at each school (for a BS in BME), as that may help you decide on which program would be the best fit for you.</p>
<p>Finally, you may want to think of getting your BS in EE or ME (or another standard major, like materials, etc…) and then getting your MS in BME. The general consensus is that a master’s degree is required to work in the BME field. In other words, if you plan on getting a BS in BME you really should plan on getting your MS in BME. </p>
<p>Getting your BS in EE or ME gives you a few advantages. First, by the time you graduate, if you decide BME is not for you or that you don’t want to go to grad school, then you’ll be able to go into the workforce with your degree and not be limited to BME jobs. Also, if you do get your MS in BME, having the BS in EE or ME could also help you land a BME job, where they may be looking for someone with more “depth of knowledge” in those fields. </p>