Will I have to take extra classes that someone already in declared for bioengineering would not have had to? How long will it take until I can become declared for it? Are the chances of even being able to declare for it slim? What else do I need to know? Btw I’m in Warren.
According to the website, it states you cannot switch into BME unless you are direct admit. I would contact UCSD BME advising to see if it possible to switch.
https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/majors-minors/capped-majors.html
Freshman Student Advising
(3.2.1) Q: Can I still apply for Bioengineering or Bioengineering: Biotechnology majors if I was admitted to UCSD with a different major?
A: No, The only way for a student to become a Bioengineering or Bioengineering: Biotechnology major as a freshman at UCSD is to be directly admitted from high school at the time of entrance into UCSD. (Margene Wight, 2007.06.11)
(3.2.2) Q: What is the minimum GPA necessary to get into the Bioengineering: Premedical major from the Pre-Bioengineering: Premedical status?
A: Pre-Bioengineering: Premedical majors who have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or better in the eight required pre-major courses (Mathematics 20A-B-C; Physics 2A-B; Chemistry 6A; MAE 9 or 10, and one other pre-bioengineering course by the end of the freshman year) are assured of admission into the Bioengineering: Premedical major. (Margene Wight, 2007.06.11)
The chances to get in are very slim and should be a major factor in your decision to attend this school if you are serious about getting into a BE program.
Hi I got in as undeclared as well. I emailed the admissions office and heard that I’d be required to take certain classes and apply to the Jacobs School Of Engineering. Students will be admitted based on GPA and the number of seats available. I was pretty bummed at first but realized that I’d rather actually give it a shot instead of regretting not even trying.