<p>Ok I'm trying to figure out what major to pursue in order to get into bioengineering. I don't want to be designing machines for people to use in the hospital or working on manufacturing appliances. I want to actually be working with the body to try and develop cures and new ways of fixing ailments. For this reason I am thinking of majoring in biochemistry since I would think I would need the biology and chemistry background when working with living organisms. On the other hand I have heard of people who major purely in engineering getting into bioengineering fields. Now I know I obviously need some sort of engineering background so I was considering just minoring in engineering so I can take only the classes I really need. Would a biochem major with a engineering minor be good to try and get into the world of bio and genetic engineering or should I just do a pure engineering degree? Thank you for any help, I really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I think you would need to major in biomedical or chemical engineering . I have a similar goal as you and I’m going to major in chemical and biomolecular engineering. There’s lots of bio and chem going on in my major along with physics and other engineering courses.</p>
<p>hm, the problem is the school I am attending currently does not offer a specific bioengineering, or chemical engineering major. I was planning on specializing in Grad school anyways. I’ve always known I was going to have to go on to grad school to get the specific field I want. I guess I should have worded the question as to which of those option I presented will look good on a grad school application.</p>