<p>What relatively good (top 70) colleges offer dual majors?
What is the difference between dual major and dual degree?
I want to get a BS in Biomedical Engineering and I would like to major in Economics (what degree, if any, do you get?)</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Dual Degree requires you to complete the full requirements for both degrees, and so you graduate with two degrees.</p>
<p>Double Major is more doable and allows for overlaps to fulfill each other, thus enabling multiple majors to graduate in time. In a sense, multiple majors is a diluted version of multiple degrees, although dual degrees can seem redundant if a lot of the their pre-reqs are very similar.</p>
<p>If you are getting a biomedical engineering degree, or any type of engineering degree for that matter, i feel it would be foolish to try to complete an entire separate degree since the courseload will be quite difficult to manage since standard engineer curriculums are usually considered course overloads compared to standard courseloads. I'd recommend the double major route; inquire at your university whether they offer some type of collaborative degree since econ and engineering will most likely be in different colleges within the university, if you cannot double major.</p>
<p>If you desire a dual degree, consider this.</p>
<p>Look into schools that offer dual BS/MS degrees. I know it isn't what you mentioned, but it is a dual degree nevertheless. </p>
<p>Also, look into getting a dual degree (two separate disciplines) at the graduate level. I know a guy who got an undergrad in Mechanical Engineering (06) and began working on his master's in Mechanical Engineering (Summer 08) and Marketing (spring 08). I have no idea how he did it but I do know he is very intelligent and studies diligently (I believe he had a 4.0 in undergrad and maybe even still does). On a side note, he also has a very active social life so it is possible. </p>
<p>However, he may very well be the exception. I am a chemical engineering major and it is extremely demanding. You could get a minor if you stay on a semester longer. Engineer majors will do very well without a double major.</p>
<p>Look at this? I was told that the their is crossover in the gen ed requirements and if you go into your freshman year with most of your gen ed completed with AP or IB, you can carry 18 hours total and a dual degree is possible in about 10 semesters. Good luck!</p>
<p>Michigan</a> Engineering | Undergraduate Degree Options</p>
<p>It is just a start, but if you go to the engineering schools and type into their search, dual degrees, it will usually pop up. You will find that it is discouraged here on CC, but keep on researching and call the school that look interesting. Nothing is impossible!!</p>
<p>S is doing that at UVA. Double major in Systems Engineering and Economics. He was accepted to Biomed and Systems but decided on Systems.</p>
<p>If you want to a lot of money these days and with the price of metals, do a dual degree in Mining Engineering and Economics.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your input!
Do you think it would be possible to have a social life as well?
What if I am willing to go to school in the summer or take 5 years?
davh01,
Did "S" think it was too difficult to go on with his dual degrees?</p>
<p>He said its not too difficult but need to plan ahead. Discuss with your advisor. He has twenty something credits from AP classes in high school. Took one extra class last semester and expect to finish in 4 years. GPA ~3.3 after 1st year. Participated in 2 clubs (1 social 1 sports) seemed to had a good time.</p>