<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>Is it possible to double major in Chemical Biological Engineering and Mechanical Engineering? What are some of the key courses from both professions that would compliment the two. Thanks</p>
<p>Yes, it’s possible, although it’s difficult – the chemical engineering major requires a lot of courses, and it’s difficult to logistically fit in a second major.</p>
<p>Many students who want to pursue a second major with mechanical engineering choose the [url=<a href=“http://meche.mit.edu/academic/undergraduate/course2a/]2A[/url”>Course 2-A | MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering]2A[/url</a>] program, which enables a student to design a more flexible course of study in mechanical engineering that complements the other chosen major.</p>
<p>Personally, I’ve never heard of any one double majoring with chemical engineering (though there are probably people somewhere who have and I’m sure it’s possible if you’re really dedicated). Even with the flexible mechanical engineering option, it would be very demanding. Course 10 has a lot of requirements in itself, and ICE senior year, etc. I’m also not sure how compatible course 10 will be with the new 2A degree, which is a lot of half semester classes and is pretty odd in general.</p>
<p>You could also consider 2A with a concentration in biomed or course 10 with a minor in 2.</p>
<p>I would think about whether a double major is really what you want to do though. There are definitely people at MIT who can handle them and still do everything else they want to - but that’s not the case for a lot of people. Double majors are hard, especially when there is little overlap. Why do you think having both of these majors is important for what you want to do next in your life?</p>
<p>^Just for anecdotal evidence, one of my good friends at MIT doubled in 10 and 7 and also double-minored. 
And that was back when double-majoring required more than just completing the requirements for two majors!</p>