Double Major: Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering

xraymancs
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:15:56 +0000

If it takes you an extra year to fulfill the requirements for both programs, I would advise against a double major. It might be better to do a B.S./M.S. combination if that is possible in 5 years at your university. If you have to choose one, you should choose the one that most interests you. Mechanical Engineering is more general and Biomedical has less traditional Engineering in its curriculum.

If I were advising one of my students on this, i would suggest that, all things being equal, Mechanical Engineering would give you more flexibility and opportunities in employment.

Good Luck!