How hard is it to switch out of engineering?

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<p>I plan to be premed, and hesitate on majoring either biochem or chemical engineering. Because I know chemE is tough, I wanted to give it a try 1st yr, and see if I can handle it. I have a strong work ethic, and am pretty strong in science/math.</p>

<p>If I can't handle it w/ premed, I'll switch out to biochemistry, which I also really like. Is it a common thing to do?</p>

<p>How hard would it be to switch out?</p>

<p>Thanks so much.</p>

<p>-Watson&Crick.</p>

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<p>totally depends on your school.</p>

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<p>You don't really get into the chemical engineering courses until your 2nd or 3rd year, so first year might be easy, but the rest might be really tough. I wouldn't be surprised if first year chemE and first year biochem are the same.</p>

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<p>It's a lot easier to switch out of engineering than switch in due to engineering typically having more pre-reqs and less freedom with course choice than other majors.</p>