<p>Hello! I was accepted into the Swanson School of Engineering majoring in bioengineering, but I am also considering double majoring in biochem in the School of Arts and Sciences. Is this a good idea?</p>
<p>I heard that the course load in bioengineering is quite rigorous. I am also in UHC so I would definitely want to take some honors courses. I plan to either use those degrees to go to medical school or just take the traditional mater’s/PhD engineering route (have not decided yet). Some of the courses in those majors overlap, but not a lot. If I have to spend more than 4 years then it’s a big no no! </p>
<p>Is this doable?? Will this help with my acceptance into a good medical school? </p>
<p>Thank you:)</p>
<p>This would technically not be a double major, but rather a dual degree in two different colleges. You would have to fulfill the requirements of both Engineering and Arts & Sciences. It would not be possible to do this in 4 years. An engineering degree is very demanding and requires a lot of specific classes to graduate. There just aren’t enough electives to fullfull A&S requirements as well.</p>
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<p>Like southeastmom said, this isn’t a good idea. BioE is incredibly time demanding. Plus by double majoring you would need to fulfill the FULL set of requirements for both an engineering degree and an A&S degree. This will take at least 5 years, if not 6. </p>
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<p>UHC classes will take up even more time and effort. Honestly just stick to BioE. It’s a solid major that will let you pick either path when the time comes (which is around your junior year FYI). You will find a lot of classmates picking from those two paths, so you won’t feel alone at all with either option.</p>