<p>I was wondering what would be better to do: a BME major or a just majoring in science like neuroscience? I've heard tons of stuff about how engineering is really hard to get a good GPA in .. and I definitely don't want to risk my chances for med school. </p>
<p>Also, I figure it's easier for me to double major in anthropology or French with a science major instead of an engineering major. </p>
<p>Any thoughts??</p>
<p>Which would you prefer to do? Which would you have fun doing? What would, in the long run (in your opinion), make you a better doctor?</p>
<p>Other considerations matter, of course, but these are the questions you need to answer first.</p>
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<p>For example, in my case, I decided economics would be the best use of my undergraduate education before premed - and the GPA considerations became moot. If you don't want to do BME, then the question is settled easily.</p>
<p>yea, to do BME u pretty much have to also be quite passionate about the engineering part of the major not just like bio. Take it from me, a bme premed....its not easy and you can do much better and get better stats in the pure science with the same effort or even less effort.</p>
<p>I honestly think that I'll be happy with either major. My major concerns have to do with the fact that my parents are on the edge of retirement, and I have a fear that I will have to put off medical school for some years so that I can earn/support them. To do that, BME seems like a major that would help me in the job market as opposed to a pure science major.</p>
<p>Any thoughts?</p>
<p>My understanding is that most BMEs who seek employment as such pursue a master's degree. Something like an EE or a Chem-E would be more directly employable - is that right, Shraf?</p>
<p>its a bit difficult to find a job coming straight out of BME with a BS but it is still very doable. Chem E is the most lucrative but is, from what i hear, even harder than bme. EE will require you to take more extra classes to fullfil your premed requirements as it will not have classes like bio and orgo included in the major so you might find yourself having to take at least 6 extra classes. </p>
<p>Also, have you talked to your parents about this? Are you just assuming you will have to "support" them financially when they retire? I dont know what your parents do, but most jobs come with pension once you retire which one can live off relatively comfortably.</p>
<p>As a BME pre-med I can say you will suffer grade wise no matter how hard you try, thats the nature of the major, and if you suffer to much it could keep you out of medical school. It is very hard and will require tons of hours on your part. Be sure it is what you want to do and you will do fine, if you are unsure pick something else.</p>
<p>Engineering is tough. But you can always point to it and say hey, I was in a tougher major.</p>
<p>The key though is major in something that you enjoy. I was a sociology major and still got into med school. I have a friend who is currently guitar performance/pre-med. He seems to be ontrack, but I guess we'll find out in two years when he applies.</p>
<p>Also Chem E does require one semester of Organic at most schools.</p>
<p>with chem E u can usually take the second semester of chem and the lab as electives so you would be killing two birds with one stone...but this wouldnt be the case for EE and most other engineering majors.</p>