UCSD vs. USC, and undeclared/IMPACTED majors (bio,BE,enviro)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>I've been admitted into UCSD and USC, and money is no longer an issue because I am receiving financial aid from both schools. I've visited both schools and I like both of them.</p>

<p>now my big issue is choosing because of the departments, majors, and program differences between schools.</p>

<p>I am undeclared for both schools, but I am interested in biological sciences, environmental science, and bioengineering.</p>

<p>on the website, UCSD says that biological science majors are impacted. does this include bioengineering? how hard would you say it is to get into bioengineering for undeclared majors?</p>

<p>also, just in comparison to USC, how do the bio, engineering, and enviro departments compare? I know USC is mainly humanities and arts, so I don't know much about any of their science programs.</p>

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<p>[Impacted</a> Majors](<a href=“http://www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majors-minors/impacted-majors.html]Impacted”>http://www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majors-minors/impacted-majors.html)</p>

<p>[Overview</a> | UC San Diego, Department of Bioengineering](<a href=“http://www.be.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/programs]Overview”>http://www.be.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/programs)</p>

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<p>You should PM Radiance… she has attended both UCSD and USC and can provide you with more info.</p>

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This is a bit strange - But I am in the exact same situation now @godeee‌. I have a background in environmental science, and got into USC for environmental science and health, but I want to switch to BioEngineering. What did you eventually choose?