<p>Hi, I am currently an undergraduate student studying Biology at a university that does not offer Engineering. I have recently become interested in pursuing a career in Biological Engineering but I’m not even sure if it’s possible to get into a graduate program with just a degree in Biology. Would I need to take another four years of college at another university and get a degree in Engineering before I could think about pursuing a graduate degree? Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>It’s definitely not necessary to do another four year degree. Most programs that offer degrees in quantitative biology (including bioengineering, biophysics, bioinformatics, mathematical biology, etc) recognize that not every student will have an undergraduate degree that is exactly identical to the program’s area of emphasis. Students are usually expected to have taken course work in math/cs/physics and in biology/chemistry, although the exact amount of each that is suggested for applicants varies from program to program. </p>
<p>If you could do a minor in math, cs or another quantitative field that might help your chances of getting in. Some of the most important parts of your application will be your research experience, letters of rec, and your personal statement, so it would also really help to look for research opportunities related to your interests.</p>