I’ve been very interested in this field for a few years, but definitely more so into the medical aspect of it. Tissue regeneration, stem cell research - that sort of thing. Obviously, I’ve done research on the field but I’d really like to hear about what it actually involves instead of reading a 3-sentence description on every college website I go on. Is there room to focus on the area you’re most interested in? I’ve read that the job can involve creating better prosthetics and fine-tuning new medical equipment, and while I 100% respect that, it’s just not for me. I’d much rather work with organs and cells and the like. So is this particular field right for me? Or is there a better major that will be more applicable to my interests?
Note that many BME jobs will require a master’s to be competitive.
@bodangles I understand that. I do plan on getting my master’s
I’m interested in biomedical as well. I’ve made a couple topics about it. I am more interested in the aspect of the prosthetics and new medical devices that you specified you didn’t like. I’ve been told going for a more broad degree like mechanical or electrical then go for a BME masters. I feel this could be a better option, so if I can’t afford my masters I can at least work with my bachelor’s in mechanical and get the masters later hopefully.
@JadeRock I looked into some of your related threads and I found some pretty useful information, so thank you very much. After reading your reply I did some research and found that almost no one recommends getting an undergrad in biomedical engineering, like you said. However, I’m not sure if mechanical engineering appeals to me… I was wondering if you might know anything about how successful biology majors are in a graduate BME program? I read that an engineering degree isn’t necessary, but I haven’t seen anything against biology majors going into BME. Obviously, the job opportunities for a bio major (while pursuing a graduate in BME) aren’t as great as for an engineering major, but I’m wondering if it’s still a possibility, or if you know of any advantages or disadvantages.
@nish23 that’s mostly info I got from here. I’m still in high school, so maybe someone here with experience in those majors will be able to help. Yeah I’ll admit that I chose the engineering side of biomedical because I think having the engineering background could be more useful than the bio background and for jobs right out after a bachelor’s. Sorry I don’t know much about opportunities for a bio major.
@JadeRock no worries! Thank you for your help, and good luck with everything 
Thanks you too!
@nish23 BME, on account of its multidisciplinary nature, draws individuals from many backgrounds. Similarly, BME graduate departments draw applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including biology, and most BME graduate programs are open to applications from biology majors.
However, if you know you’re interested in engineering, it is an extremely poor decision to major in biology with the intent of going to graduate school for BME. I majored in molecular/cell biology in college, and later went on to get an MS in mechanical engineering. I never considered engineering as a career choice until several years after college, so my time in college was not spent with the possibility in mind. While looking at MSME programs, I considered a number of MSBME programs as well. While BME programs tend to be receptive to applicants with biology backgrounds, a biology major on its own will put you at a significant disadvantage. To get into any engineering program, you will have to have taken at least multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. This is the bare minimum, however. The vast majority of other applicants will have taken a large number of engineering courses and math courses, in addition to having engineering work experience and/or project experience. A biology degree leaves you with major gaps in your education if your goal is ultimately an engineering degree.
While it’s not uncommon to see individuals with math and physics undergraduate backgrounds in engineering graduate programs, a biology major tends to put you at a severe (though not insurmountable) disadvantage. In other words, if you already know that your goal is engineering graduate school, then major in engineering as an undergraduate. It’s the best way to get there.
Of course, if you’re interested in tissue engineering and the like, you will need a PhD and will have to go into academia, as this field is virtually nonexistent in industry.