MS BME or BS Biophysics + EC's ??

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<p>I'm currently a 2nd year undergraduate student majoring in Biophysics. After this semester I'll have enough credits to be considered a senior (from AP's and CLEP) and can apply to an accelerated program offered by my school to obtain a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering. I'd technically be able to finish this degree by my 4th year, just in time to matriculate (fingers crossed) to med school. I don't think most people get the chance to receive a masters degree in 4 years, so I think this would be a great opportunity and a reward for working so hard up until now. </p>

<p>So my question is, do I put myself through another 2 years of rigorous classes, using time and effort to get a masters, or should I save this time and put it towards something else like taking other classes in humanities/arts (my other passion). If I was to take these types of classes I would have A LOT more free time and could use it to earn valuable experience doing research, volunteering, shadowing etc. Obviously if I was to take the MS route I'd still do some research/volunteering, however, my time would be devoted to studying for the most part.</p>

<p>I was also thinking in double majoring in Economics/Biophysics or Biophysics with a minor in Art.</p>

<p>There's just so many options, and I'm generally interested in literally, EVERYTHING. It sucks because making up my mind with what I want to do these next couple years is so hard.</p>

<p>Btw, I don't consider myself an awkward nerd. I just live a really structured lifestyle that has allowed me to get a lot of stuff done, through out the week I:
-do research
-work out/swim 3-5 times per week
-hang out with my gf and friends
-volunteer
-go to various club meetings</p>

<p>So anyways, to recap if you're still reading, my options are:
--MS BME
--Double Major Econ/Biophysics
--Biophysics major with Art minor
--or any other suggestions??</p>

<p>Anything besides the masters route would give me a lot more time to do things besides studying: work, research, volunteering, shadowing.. heck maybe even join the swim&dive team as a walk on, idk! </p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

<p>Thanks a bunch!</p>

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<p>One thing to consider before making your decision is what do you want to do after you graduate. Consider all of the jobs you can possibly do with each degree. If you get an MS in BME, you will end up doing just research. Biotech is not doing very well and has not been doing well for a while. If research is your passion, you will have more leverage if you have a PHD…anyway i have a BS in BME and the one mistake I made right after graduation is going into research in academia - i am barely paying my bills right now and I see to not be able to get out of there…it’s a long story. My advice is definitely consider the job you’d like to do in the long term. Research as an undergrad is fun, but think of it in the long term, consider the economic conditions, the salary you’ll be making, etc</p>