hows ucsd's biochemistry/ chemistry

<p>I have been admitted to ucsd but the major is my second choice,biochemistry/ chemistry, however, my first choice is bioengineering. How is ucsd's biochemistry/ chemistry? Will it be competitive to change my major to bioengineering?And the college admitted is John Muir, hows the atmosphere here?
And Im also admitted to U of Washington. I also choose bioengineering as my major, but UW havent decided my major, UW just make pre-engineering as my major.
I love both these universities, but i feel so complicated which one i shoud accept offer.
Could you guys give me some advice?</p>

<p>yeah i got in for biochem/chem at warren…i want to know how that is as well</p>

<p>ahhh i am a biochem/chem major at warren as well (1st year). and to tell u the truth, its not easy. the last time i took chem was in 10th grade (which was regulars, not AP) so i hadnt seen chem for like 3 years. but if u did take AP chem in high school, u will have an easy time takin the chem6 series; i struggled because of my non-apchem class.</p>

<p>I am a first year biochem/chem major at Marshall. The GE’s at Muir are easier, I believe you only have to take two quarters of writing as opposed to three quarters at Marshall. Other than the writing courses, Marshall and Muir have no other major discrepancies in terms of G.E.'s (with the exception of fine arts i.e. Music.) As diablo said, the chem6 series is definitely not easy. It’s very competitive because about 99% who take the 6series are pre-med or engineer students. With that said, if you want an A, you have to devote A LOT of time (I think i spent about 11 hours outside of class time each week) if you want that A. If you took AP chem, it will definitely help you out in chem 6A, but when you reach B and C you’ll be covering material that wasn’t covered in highschool chem. Good luck!</p>

<p>biochem/chem is a terrific major. it’s a close-knit group of students (you start taking major-specific classes your sophomore year with 143AH and 143B and really supportive professors. this is where some of my friends wound up:</p>

<ul>
<li>UCSD pharm school (x2)</li>
<li>UCSF pharm school (x4)</li>
<li>UCSF MD/PhD</li>
<li>UCSF biology PhD</li>
<li>UCI chemistry PhD</li>
<li>Harvard biology PhD</li>
<li>Boston University MD/PhD</li>
<li>Columbia biology PhD</li>
<li>MIT chemistry PhD (x2)</li>
<li>various biotechs, etc</li>
</ul>

<p>all of us were on-campus undergraduate researchers. most published as undergrads in reputable scientific journals. several of us also worked in nearby companies and institutes (pfizer, J&J, tsri). some of us TAed. some of us managed to do all three and still end up at the above schools. i still keep in touch with some of my professors. i couldn’t have asked for a better major or better place to have done it.</p>

<p>@stpatricks14
Im an international student, so I have no idea what ap& chem6 contain. Could you please give me a list?</p>

<p>^ the AP curriculum is standard across the country. google it. the chem 6 topics are found in the ucsd course catalog. (also available on the internet)</p>

<p>Hey, I’m a freshman whose major is biochem/chem right now. It’s not bad so far but it’s not really a biochemistry major per say. All your major requirements are basically chemistry courses so it’s basically a chemistry degree.</p>

<p>I was actually considering switching into the bioengineering program. Just so you know- if you want to get in that major you need to take about 10 courses and then apply fall during your sophomore year. Only the top 10 (not percent. top 10 people) current students who apply get in every year so it is competitive. But you can do it. My advice to you is to talk to an adviser in that department early if you are even thinking about applying to the bioengineering program.</p>