<p>I am currently a Junior in high school and I have recently become interested in pursuing medical school after receiving an undergrad degree. Before inquiring about med school I was fairly set on majoring in either computer or electrical engineering; however, after doing some research I have found that biomedical engineering is a very marketable engineering degree for med school and I am fairly interested in pursuing this degree. That being said, I have also heard that a BME degree does not offer very much job oppurtunities if I were to decide to not pursue med school. Is this still true today and what would be your prediction for careers in this field in the future. Also, if I decided to major in electrical or computer engineering, would I still be able to fit in all the med school pre reqs? Finally, would a biomedical degree be more helpful in getting into med school (as far as MCAT scores and marketability goes) than a computer or electrical engineering degree? Thanks in advance for your help.</p>
<p>Engineering is definitely an excellent field no matter where you go as it demonstrates intelligence. If you want to become a doctor then go pre-med. They are both extremely difficult and I would not suggest attempting to do a non related major while attempting pre med. Pick one, focus on it, and master it.</p>
<p>None. Engineering is known as the GPA killer and i would not suggest it to any pre med, not even the smartest.</p>
<p>from what i hear the course work is not hard, its the volume. and even smart people cant go forever with 4 hours of sleep a night for 2 weeks before mid terms.</p>
<p>go with the easiest thing to you. be it music or biology. never do engineering. </p>
<p>I disagree with Ultimablade. No one knows how they will fare in college until they get there. If you don’t cut the 3.7+ that you need for an MD program or the 3.4+ needed for a DO, then you want to have a back up that reflects your interests. If you are interested in engineering, major in engineering and try to keep your GPA up.</p>
<p>I did EE as my pre-med. I never intended to go into medicine, it just turned out that I fell into aspiring a medical career during my last semester of EE.</p>
<p>Engineering can kill your GPA but you have to do what is your best match and not try to “cook” your future. The volume of material wasn’t overwhelming at all in EE, but they were conceptually very difficult! I did not feel as prepared for medical school like some of my classmates but once I adjusted, I blew them away. That, I credit my engineering UG education. </p>
<p>IMO, pursue the major that is your best match at the cheapest school where you can best succeed. </p>
<p>Frugal doctor hit it on the nail, better than the other 2 comments. You can still get into an MD with a 3.4 gpa, it’s just your chances will decrease. It’s not just gpa, but it’s MCAT score, recommendations, etc. although, engineering will be tough, it’s not a given fact to say “you can forget a high gpa. Oh also forget medical school too” that’s pure ignorance. You major in whatever you like and it’s up to you to fight for the grades and scores you need for medical school. Plain and simple. </p>
<p>Too many people run away from things they shouldn’t run away from. </p>