Double major/Changing major

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<p>I'm an upcoming freshman at UT majoring in biomedical engineering and I'm having second thoughts about majoring in BME, and I'm considering changing my major to either mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or electrical engineering before classes begin.</p>

<p>I've heard two things about the BME field. The first that it's a good field to be in as it's expanding and growing, but then I also hear that it's hard for people to get a job with this major as it's a relatively new field and it's almost required for BMErs to have a masters in it.</p>

<p>For me, I want to choose a major that I have a passion for, but at the same time, feel secure about my financial future, not necessarily, earning a lot of money, but feeling secured I will get a job. From the stats they showed us when I went to my BME (biomedical engineering) orientation, 1/3 go to work in the industry, 1/3 go to graduate school, 1/3 go to medical school.</p>

<p>Since I plan to work a few years after graduating college before going to graduate school or medical school, I'm uncertain if BME is the way to go if it's hard to get a job right out of college. Graduate/medical school is still an option, but not right after college. Right now I'm thinking of switching to Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, but I could still possibly stick with BME.</p>

<p>If I take mechanical engineering at UT, I can specialize in biomechanics (basically technical areas, you can choose from a select choice) and with chemical or electrical engineering engineering, I can specialize in biochemistry/biomolecular/biomedical engineering under this major.</p>

<p>From what I've heard, it is easier to get a job as a mechanical/electrical/chemical engineer. As you can see, I'm very interested in the biomedical/biochemical/biomechanical aspect of engineering.</p>

<p>With that in mind, I can graduate college, work a few years in the industry get my masters in something like biomedical engineering or further my studies in the major I would take in college.</p>

<p>Can you advise me or give me some more info in the BME field? Is it really easier to get a job with a major in mechanical/chemical engineering than biomedical engineering? I see graduating with a BME major as limiting your future engineering profession as it is specifically geared towards BME. With a mechanical/chemical engineering major (even though specialized in the areas I'm interested that is stated previously) I can still get a job not specifically geared towards those areas. Am I correct for assuming this?</p>

<p>ANOTHER OPTION</p>

<p>Another option I'm thinking is to stick with BME, and then after getting the 30 required course hours needed at UT to double major, I'm thinking of double major BME with mechanical engineering, or biology.</p>

<p>Would that be a better option?</p>

<p>Thanks again for taking the time to answer some of my questions.</p>

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bioengineering or biomedical engineering? BME is biomedical engineering.</p>

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Yes. Think of this: if there is electronic involves, it is very plausible that an EE is involved somewhere.</p>

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Good thought.</p>

<p>I am not BME major, so I will let the BME (real one, there are plenty on CC) to give you an insight. </p>

<p>But I felt that you can choose major in EE/ME as undergraduate, and then do BME for master. It is actually very tough to do BME and EE/ME in 4 years. Plus, you are not sure if you want to get into medical school for BME either. This save time and is a career wise.</p>

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<p>You’re just a freshmen? You an entire year to think about what you want to do. Get to school, get some experience of how the college is, and then decide since you have the time. all while keeping your grades up</p>