<p>I love science and art, and I'm also good at math. I would love a career that combines all my strengths and interests that is challenging, rewarding, and preferably project-based. Working to design and develop products sounds like an ultimate combination of everything I am looking for; I would love to either design products like toys or other everyday use objects or medical prosthetic devices such as scoliosis back braces. Would a mechanical engineering degree enable me to pursue either of those goals? Also, I am currently a freshman at a school that does not offer any engineering degrees. I would rather not transfer for a variety of reasons, but if engineering is the correct path for me, would it be possible to get a science or a math degree, possibly double majoring or minoring, and then getting a graduate degree in engineering?
Any insight or advice would be whole-heartedly appreciated!</p>
<p>Pembroke:</p>
<p>I am in the Engineering thread because my S who is currently a Junior in h.s. is interested in Engineering. I came across your post and I cannot believe no one has answered your question!</p>
<p>I am by far not an Engineering expert, but I am a mom. I would first advise you to talk to an on-campus advisor. They know firsthand what courses that college offers. It sounds to me as if you can definitely combine Science, Art & Engineering! We know kids doing that now. I believe one of them is at RIT and studies Industrial Engineering. The other is currently getting a PhD in BioMedical Engineering and designing knee prosthetics.</p>
<p>I would encourage you to seek the help of an advisor at the school who can point you in the right direction. Maybe a Science major and an art minor? Go for it! Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Check out Ergonomics, which is part of most Industrial Engineering departments.</p>
<p>Mechanical Engineering is the most design oriented area of engineering. Industrial design is the art side of designing what a product will look like. Some people major in Mech Eng then go on to get a Masters in Indus design. I believe Georgia Tech is a school good for that.</p>
<p>Biomed engineering is also a place that has design related to products/devices for the body, but others have posted that it is better to get a BS in Mech Engineering or some other engineering first then get your MS in biomed so that you have a stronger grounding in engineering. </p>
<p>Architectural engineering has a bit of architectural blended with Civil engineering so in terms of building design that is a field with some cross over.</p>
<p>If your school does not have engineering and you feel it is right for you after talking to an advisor you should consider transferring since there are so many courses that are needed, many are prereqs for the next ones.</p>
<p>Your question: " but if engineering is the correct path for me, would it be possible to get a science or a math degree, possibly double majoring or minoring, and then getting a graduate degree in engineering?"</p>
<p>I would say: It is possible to go to grad. school in Eng. but you have to take the deficiencies classes. Since it is graduate school, you need to have grade of B not less and more expensive (grad school courses). So, bottom line, it will take a bit longer to pursue the grad. school.</p>
<p>Moreover, I would suggest for you to major in Mechanical Eng. as explained above or BME. and find the Engineering programs that have ABET accreditation.</p>
<p>Thank you so much everyone for responding! I think mechanical engineering sounds the most interesting to me, to be able to go into product design, maybe going on to either industrial design or biomedical engineering. Is there anything I should look for in a good engineering school?</p>