How legit are undergraduate bioengineering degrees?

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<p>I am an undergraduate student and I've pretty much decided that I want to pursue bioengineering as a career because I am good at biology and math. But, I've always heard from others that it would be best to either major in either civil, mechanical, electrical, materials or chemical because undergraduate bioengineering degrees are questionable, and should be pursued in graduate school instead.</p>

<p>So my question is, how valid is this claim? And if it's advisable for me to go through this alternative route, which one of those would be the best major to prepare me for graduate work in bioengineering? If I have to, I'm currently deciding on chemical. My college offers chemical, biochemical, chemical/materials, so which would be the better choice of the three? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any responses! This is really stressing me out because I have to declare a major soon.</p>

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<p>Here’s the main problem with bioengineering; they are new.</p>

<p>The field is relatively new as well, so those in it do not necessarily have bioengineering degrees. Also, since the degree is new, we haven’t seen the spill over, or where those with these degrees end up when the industry is full. Where do you think they should go? The more traditional engineering degrees cross industries and are prevalent in biotech today, will the be tomorrow? You guess is as good as mine.</p>

<p>If you plan on doing grad work it may not be necessary to get an undergrad in bioE, but I would consult guidance and admission councilors on your questions.</p>