Biological vs. Biomedical vs. Chemical Engineering

monydad
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:48:57 +0000

I assume each major has associated with it a core group of courses one has to take, and then groups of electives that can count towards that major. Look for that information and determine which course pool melds most closely with your interests.

But do you really have to decide that now? It used to be that engineering students didn’t have to select a major till sophomore year. If an actual major selection is not required upon application I think it would be fine to cite the general areas you think are interested in now, and say that the specific major will be determined later on as you progress in your studies.

They can’t reasonably expect somebody to have made these fine distinctions between similar programs before you even show up. Heck, after your first three semesters you might find you are actually turned on by materials science. Or economics. Or…