<p>My major is Mechanical Engineering and i'm planning to couple it with a minor in Biomedical engineering. </p>
<p>Is this a cohesive combination? and what kind of opportunities can i expect?</p>
<p>any input is appreciated..</p>
<p>Minors don't usually helped you in getting a job or internship. It's only for your interests</p>
<p>Mechanical Engineers fair well in biomedical fields, try to get an iternship with a biotech/medical company. This will afford you better opportunities than a minor. Or, find a masters program that will emphasize your field.</p>
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<p>If your minor is in something more generic like math or business then yes but something like biomedical engineering is pretty specific and an ME/EE or other engineering with a minor in biomedical would have a good shot of getting into that industry compared to an engineer without the minor with the same major.</p>
<p>So to the OP yes I would say that's a good combination, especially if you plan go for your masters in biomedical which would be a good choice.</p>
<p>^Not to mention that biomechanics is a huge track of biomed eng. A minor definitely couldn't hurt, especially if the op is interested.</p>
<p>Usually a minor takes a while. I know where I went, that could have meant one more year in college; its better to graduate and get to graduate school asap</p>
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Usually a minor takes a while. I know where I went, that could have meant one more year in college; its better to graduate and get to graduate school asap
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<p>I can agree that if the minor means another year in school then he should just skip it and go into a graduate program. BUT keep in mind that a biomedical graduate degree will probably have some pre-reqs that an ME will have to take additional classes for.</p>