What major should I really be in?

volshe
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:23:55 +0000

So I’m really confused, I thought I had my major figured out. I am applying to transfer for January 2016. But…I want to stay at U of I for an MD-PhD. I’m interested in cellular genetics engineering and virology. I was going to go into molecular and cellular biology, but I’m not sure if I should any longer. Should I focus on bioengineering? Or should I be in yet another major? It seemed to me that bioengineering was more focused on tissue and cellular replication, whereas my interests are more in actually altering the genetics of cells for specific purposes (e.g. viral vectors, altering plasmids, altering function of immune cells).

I would need to take three courses in the meantime if I am changing into any engineering major, as I am currently at a school for microbiology. Should I stay the course or change my major?