<p>I'd love to work in the field of Bioinformatics, but I do know that many places don't offer the major. If I double majored in Computer Science and Biology, or what I plan to the at my top school, (Bioengineering and Computer Science), would that still prep me for a Bioinformatics career?</p>
<p>Coming from a CS background, I would say, most likely, yes. I can’t imagine a better hook than that, other than majoring in Bioinformatics, and like you said, a lot of places don’t offer it.</p>
<p>I’m sure it’s not uncommon for CS or Bio single majors to go into Bioinformatics, so a double major in CS and Bio should leave you better prepared than most, I would imagine.</p>
<p>As the biomedical engineering schools are out of our geographic and financial reach, son is hoping to double major in either mechanical engineering or computer science and biology, with an eye towards graduate work in biomedical engineering. </p>
<p>He’s a natural with computers, but is interested in working with prosthetics and diagnostic medical equipment. </p>
<p>Which would be a better double major with the biology, mech eng or computer science, or even computer engineering? Auburn has software and wireless engineering. Would either of these be applicable to a biomedical engineering field?</p>
<p>Well, Bioinformatics and Biomedical engineering are a little different, if my understanding is correct. For Bioinformatics, I’d imagine CS (or SE) would be more useful. For Biomechanical, I’d think Mech. Eng. would be the superior choice.</p>
<p>Auburn’s wireless Eng. is sort of a middle-ground between CS and ME for either path. Is your son thinking about coming to Auburn?</p>