<p>i just recently got accepted into the BME major at stony brook. My question is how does the BME program at SBU stack up against other SUNY's like Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany. And how does it stack up against other major universities with BME programs.</p>
<p>more importantly, is a Stony Brook BME degree looked at highly for future jobs and more importantly for me entrance to medical school.</p>
<p>Stony Brook’s BME program is the most established and oldest. UB’s program is brand new.</p>
<p>I was orginally a BME major and have many friends who graduated from it. While it’s a great degree, they commented on how it’s a bit “disconnected” and “fragmented” in terms of curriculum.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, it’s an excellent major with outstanding prospects if you can perform well in it.</p>
<p>I’m currently a student at Stony Brook. The Biomedical Engineering program is fantastic here. I just hope you know what you’re getting yourself into, because BME is considered to be the hardest degree to get and you may be crying a little more than planned in college.</p>
<p>DJStony,
What do you mean by the BME curriculum is “disconnected” and “fragmented”? Do you think you got a lot out of Stony brook as a BME major? Are there any internship opportunties as a BME major at Stony? I am a prospective BME major and student at Stony brook. Any advice would be very appreciated.</p>
<p>I switched out of BME and graduated with another degree.</p>
<p>A few individuals I know who are in the BME program and/or graduated from it occasionally commented that while the knowledge they were gaining is solid, there were issues with “connecting the dots” between classes and these individual pieces of knowledge.</p>
<p>But, that’s an individual perspective. I’m sure most BME majors with aspirations in the field enjoy it greatly. The newly finished bioengineering building shows the University’s commitment to continue supporting the thriving BME program. It’s a great choice if that’s the one you make.</p>
<p>@DjStony, did your friends who graduated with a BME major have any trouble finding jobs?</p>
<p>Those who performed well had no issues. A large majority went on to further education though (masters, PhD).</p>
<p>There’s a lot of biotechnology firms in the tri-state area so performing well and engaging yourself in research will certainly grab their attention when recruitment time comes.</p>
<p>Hi All
I just want to ask a general question…which one is better biotech or biomedical engineering regarding job prospects??Can BME graduates find job in biotech industry like Amgen/Genentech/Roche??</p>
<p>i have got admit for MS Biomed at Duke and for MS Biotech at Upenn
I am totally confused which one to join. I am more interested to work in industry and not Phd.Can anyone tell me which one is better in terms of job prospects/Entrepreneurship.
I am also interested to start my own company in few years.</p>
<p>Absolutely. However, does your question concern Stony Brook? If not, I’m not sure anyone in this section can assist.</p>