Odd Situation -- BME Major w/ English Minor

PeterW
Fri, 08 May 2015 13:14:53 +0000

Actually, English as a minor isn’t that bad of an idea. I have been in academic research for the last 40 years (PhD 1974) and one of the biggest issues that I have noticed is the lack of a coherent writing ability by some investigators – be it reports, grant applications, scientific publications, etc. I have seen (and know) some of the top investigators in my area who cannot put three words together.

Regarding trying to getting into a PhD program in English with a lower GPA because you majored in a STEM program that is another question and would probably be problematic. GPA is probably the first cutoff point when admission offices look at graduate school applications.