<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I would love your professional opinion about my chances of getting into a decent biomedical engineering PhD program. </p>
<p>I am currently a junior at Berkeley studying neurobiology. I have a strong interest in studying neuroscience, but have realized that I want to incorporate research into actually engineering biomedical devices. However, it is too late to switch majors into BME as an undergrad, but I am still aiming for a BME grad program.</p>
<p>-Overall GPA 3.5, major GPA 3.2
-Haven't yet taken the GRE, but will optimistically estimate my scores will range 90th percentile or above (estimation based -upon strong SAT scores in the past of 2300)
-4 years of research experience in a behavioral vision science research lab (1 research paper, multiple project involvements, but no publications )
-1 semester (going to be 1.5 years when I apply) of research in a bioengineering stem cell research lab, hopefully with a publication
-Taking courses in linear algebra & differential equations so I'll have 2 years of math when I apply</p>
<p>Do you guys think I have a chance at getting into a BME PhD program? I'm looking at UCLA for its neuroengineering research, however I have no idea what range of schools I should be looking at. Do I have a shot applying to the most prestigious programs like Hopkins and Stanford, considering my mediocre GPA and non-engineering degree?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help and time!</p>