<p>I'm a mother of a sophomore HS daughter. She is leaning towards a future as an engineer. While she excels in math she also excels in science and loves biology. Bioengineering sounds very attractive to her at this time. (but who knows how many times a 16 yo will change their minds by college time?) She is a top student in all areas.</p>
<p>In doing all my researching on colleges in NC (we live in NC), Carolina sounds like an incredible school. Not only are the academics first rate, but I really love the idea of Chapel Hill being such a great town for the students. </p>
<p>However, I don't see engineering as one of the majors there. Is this true or am I missing something?</p>
<p>I am in the same situation as your daughter. I was just accepted to Chapel Hill and I have always loved the school. I would like to go there, but the lack of an established engineering program worries me. Becuase biomedical engineering generally requires a masters degree, I figure that getting an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, or even applied sciences would suffice and not effect my career options. All the while I can experience the life that is Chapel Thrill.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that Duke has an extremely strong BME department and that UNC students can take one class at Duke per semester. The Robertson bus runs every 30 minutes, making it easy.</p>
<p>Yall, carolina does not have as strong of an engineering program as state. BUT we are very strong in the sciences...! so if bio-engineering is your thing...come to carolina!</p>
<p>My good friend just got into UNC's biomed program. She went to an applied mathematics and sciences workshop and spoke with a biomed student, who told her that she can graduate with a biomed engineering degree from Carolina. She got into NCSU's biomed program, but she loves Carolina.</p>
<p>So, just because they don't have an engineering program doesn't mean you can't get the degree, or that's what I got from what she told me.</p>