<p>I would like an insider’s view on the above question. I plan to do the dual major so I could have more options upon graduating college–I know the dual major will definitely prepare me for BME grad school, but I’m curious whether the program is considered “rigorous” enough to get into an Electrical Engineering Masters program. Anyone who knows of friends who have done this?</p>
<p>I know that the website explicitly says that the ME/BME double major “is also a good foundation for graduate work in materials science, mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering,” but I’m not sure if this is also the case for ECE/BME.</p>
<p>I see no reason why it shouldn’t. You’re basically fulfilling the requirements for both majors. Surely Duke’s ECE graduates are eminently capable of excelling in graduate school. </p>
<p>^Thank you. I see that the requirements for each of the two majors get reduced when you take up the dual major, which was why I was worried the ECE part of the curriculum might not be rigorous enough for grad schools. </p>
<p>Yes, double majoring in ECE/BME certainly DOES reduce the depth in coursework in the ECE department due to the situation you described. Double majoring in Pratt is not fulfilling the requirements for both majors - instead, they require you to take a broader selection of courses, but the number of electives in a given department is reduced. This makes the double major an appealing option to those who want a more cross-disciplinary curriculum as it does not require an additional number of courses - the courses are just shifted (i.e. instead of more BME electives, you must take ECE foundation courses). Having said all that, it’s still plenty rigorous for grad school and should prepare you well. People often even change disciplines completely that they end up studying in grad school (e.g. studying chem engineering undergrad and BME grad is common), or change their minds in undergrad based on what interests them. You can also cater your research focus to what you really want to delve deep in. In conclusion, I wouldn’t worry. I know a few people who pursued this double major and went on the ECE track (either through industry or grad school) after obtaining their undergraduate degree.</p>
<p>Hey bluedog, thanks for the answer. Are you a ECE/BME? </p>
<p>You’re welcome! I am a BME alumnus. (Obtained a minor in Psychology, too…)</p>
<p>Awesome! May I PM you for some specific questions about Duke Engineering?</p>