<p>I just finished my basics at a CC (though I waited to take Pre-Med requisites after outside advice telling me that it would be more beneficial to take them at Uni), and have now transferred to U of H.
However, I'm still not sure what I want to major in.</p>
<p>I've been exploring different choices...I've already taken some psychology, business and science classes, and defiantly enjoy science much more than anything. I got constant A's and I have a 3.9 (But since it was a CC, I don't know if that's as great).</p>
<p>I believe I really want to go to Medical School, but in case I can't afford it, or in case I don't get accepted, I want to have a Plan B. </p>
<p>I've done some research on Biomedical engineering, and it sounds very interesting.
I wanted to hear from someone who has completed a degree in that field.
What type of work do you do? Do you work in mostly in hospitals or private corporations?</p>
<p>Is a bachelor's degree not enough to get most positions? Is a Master's recommended, if one doesn't go to Med school?</p>
<p>I hear conflicting opinions on job prospects: Either, its a great new field that is quickly growing, or its too new of a discipline to have many set job openings. Which is true?</p>
<p>Would something else, like Business with Pre-Med, be a stranger, but safer, route? I know you can have any major as long as you do the pre-requisites, but these fields don't complement each other much.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Well first of all, I think biomedical engineering is a great major. It is an engineering major that will always be in demand because there will be always be sick people. There is just SO much to be discovered in the medical field, and so many medical tools to be invented… the possibilities in this field are endless.</p>
<p>But what you must keep in mind is that like all engineering majors, biomedical engineering is tough and will most likely lower your GPA and increase the time you will need to get your BA. </p>
<p>And your question about business… business is a field that is highly competitive. Yes, it has potential and it is known that if one wants to make money, one should go study it. But there are actually very few spots on Wall street, whereas there are sick people in every corner of every city.</p>
<p>Of course, further studies will be beneficial than not, but engineering is one of the few fields in which you have a great chance of finding a high paying job with only an undergrad degree.</p>
<p>Note that if you delay taking chemistry, biology, physics, and math in order to take it after transfer at a four year school for pre-med purposes, you may delay your graduation if you choose a major that requires chemistry, biology, physics, and math to be taken in your freshman and sophomore year (ordinarily in community college for transfer students).</p>
<p>Bioengineering tends to have worse job and career prospects at the bachelor’s level than most other engineering.</p>