REACTION TO: ''The Story of Why I QUIT Biomedical Engineering in College"

Hello everyone!
This video is a different video from what we have done before. This time, we are reacting to a video I came across yesterday called "The Story of Why I Quit Biomedical Engineering in College". You can watch that video here: • The Story of Why I Qui...
I thought it would be valuable to react to this and share my opinion on this matter. I can only speak from experience, as I am a Biomedical Engineering Graduate. Hope you get something out of this, and it helps you clarify in your mind if BME is right for YOU.
One thing I will strongly disagree with, is calling Biomedical Engineering a BAD major. I understand no major is for everyone, but that will never make BME a bad major.
Again, hope this helps you, and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.
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[@joieliba2408]

Hi Meri, thanks for this response! I appreciate the thougtful and respectful discussion. I'll make a followup video to this to express some areas of agreement and disagreement to your response. I do think Biomedical Engineering is a beautiful major with its many fields and applications (prosthetics, biostatistics and bioinformatics, biomimicry, tissue engineering, etc). My video was more about my how I entered the major without doing the appropriate research, the necessary memorization didn't fit my learning style, how I came to this conclusion, and the research I did that pushed me to make the change. It's a general lesson that can apply to any major, including computer engineering as well if computers doesn't fit you. I would also like to clarify that I still do have some concerns about the major itself which I will mention in my response, which I think it is important to consider as well as one factor when deciding on a major. Maybe if I'm wrong and these are misconceptions, you can clarify. Apologies for the poor word choice in my video to say it's a bad major. Rather, it was bad for me, and what I mean to say is that, if you find a bad major, meaning you decide it's bad for you, you should drop it (This is one area of contention for us which we will disagree). However, I'm also not neutral on the major itself for other people, and do have some concerns that I'll try to clarify!

[@TheBMELife]

Joie Liba Hi Joie! Thank you for this! Would love to listen to your response. And yes, I’m sure there will be concerns, just as they could to other careers. Looking forward to your video 😊

[@SanAntonio-]

This is a great video because it gives us another perspective on the major, great job on the execution! 💪🏼

[@TheBMELife]

Thank you!

[@Biomeducated]

What an honest video! Great answers as a reaction to things mentioned in that other video. Love how you decided correctly given your fascination for the human body! ;)

[@TheBMELife]

Biomed Master Thank you Kevin! Really appreciate it 😊

[@texas-red538]

Sounds like my career as a sports therapist!! U have to love helping people. Due to the pandemic...Im looking to broader my education I THINK BME is right up my alley!! Great review!!

[@TheBMELife]

Agreed! And sounds awesome! I think BME will be the right fit for you too! Thank you 😊 let us know if you have any questions!

[@AbdulBasit-wo1we]

You gave me a shock for a second i wanted to pursue my bachelor's in BME university hungary and then when i saw another video then i got you're taking about bio medical

[@lindthelegend]

Everyone who found out about that I am studying BME told me that I have made a great choice. So it was a little surprising for me to hear it's seen different there. I somehow agree with some of the stuff he says but I do remember that I asked around and searched for its career paths BEFORE I made my decision finale. And I won't lie, It wasn't easy getting this far.

[@TheBMELife]

Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊 where are you from? I honestly think every career it’s going to have its pros and cons. It’s not an easy major, so it can definitely be frustrating to listen to negative comments. Hang on tight, it’ll be worth it 😊

[@lindthelegend]

@@TheBMELife I live in Tehran. I am planning on gaining experience before I try to emigrate. I think the con is that you definitely need connections to get a job at this field. And I am thinking if I could do my Internship (I think that's what it's called in English) in a hospital. And since I am a guy, I heard that there are programs that take 4 years (With insurance and payment) and it will cover my 2 years of military service but I am afraid by doing that, It's gonna put me on some list that I can not emigrate... (But by doing that I can actually apply for another University and continue my education while having a job)

[@TheBMELife]

Ace Ebe I see. You’re definitely right, you do need connections!! Hope everything works out for you, I’m certain that you are a very hard working individual 😊

[@julioleonandrade1939]

Hi, Im really co fused ans stressed because I have red many posts on reddit and from people saying that findind jobs in BME is really hard, you said that doing internships and research is the key, so I would like yo know what was the college or university you went? Because Im thinking to go to the University of texas at dallas and is a tier 1 research university so just to compare which did you go? And also, wgat do you think about the idea of study ME and taking biology electives and also BME in grad school? My biggest love is BME, but for me primarily is the stability and the safety path so what do you think?

[@jungkookie411]

Hey there!! Thanks for regaining my confidence... actually after watching joie's vedio first I got so much heart breakdown but after coming into your video I somewhat start collecting pieces of my heart 😅 I just want to ask you that whether we'll get placement in the foreign universities or do we have to find for it???? And also do we have to learn maths in all 8 semesters or first one only?????????? PLEASE DO ANSWER PLEASE.... I AM IN THE GREAT THREAT TO DO THIS FIELD...PLEASE......and also WHAT PERCENTAGE DO WE NEED IN HIGH SCHOOL TO GET INTO FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES...??AND ALSO WHAT SUBJECTS SHOULD WE TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL.??.IS MATHS COMPULSORY TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL??

[@TheBMELife]

you need to apply to the university you are interested in attending. Every university will have their own requirements, most of which Im sure overlap. As far as math classes, I had to take up to Calculus 2.. took Calculus 3 as an elective as well. But a lot of my other BME classes involved math too. 😊

[@Santiago-if3yt]

Can you make a video on what we should look for when choosing a research lab? Also, do you have any videos documenting your experience in lab at your school?

[@TheBMELife]

That is a good idea! and unfortunately, I dont have any videos from my lab experience :/

[@Santiago-if3yt]

The BME Life it’s ok, if you ever get a chance to show us let me know! Thank you

[@mkhodadadi7714]

Liked the calmness and wisedom in your word. It seems that u are very intrested in what your doing in your job. Hope the best in your career will shine for u👌❤

[@TheBMELife]

Thank you SO much! ❤️

[@mkhodadadi7714]

@@TheBMELife never mind😊🤩

[@taramcilkenny8054]

Hey there, is it easy to get a job straight after uni if you interned at a company during your time at uni, or would it take longer to build connections and improve your network? Also, do I need to be good at maths to succeed as a BME?

[@TheBMELife]

Hi Tara! Wonderful question. I've found that having an internship definitely helps you land a job after graduation most of the time. Obviously, nothing is guaranteed, but I think if you demonstrated you were a valuable asset to the company during your internship and built your network, you should be all set. Most people in BME are good at math. If you're not, it won't kill you tho. Not all professional roles use math after BME degree - I personally never did. Hope this helps :)

[@user-ts6yi3gk6d]

Help! I wasn’t that into biology in HS but I’ve always wanted something to do in the medical and engineering field so when i found BME it seemed perfect. Can anyone tell me how much passion do you have to have for biology to actually get through a major like this??

[@TheBMELife]

I don't think you have to be incredibly passionate... My mentality is that we all have to choose a career. Choose something you are good at and can see yourself doing it. If your passion lies in being successful and having a good life no matter what you do, you can choose anything you'd like!

[@haiderabduljabbar4521]

I really like biology and engineering but I hate physics do I need to be an expert in physics? I really appreciate your help especially there’s not enough resources to learn more about BME . Wish you the best and stay safe.

[@TheBMELife]

You dont, I personally was very close to failing physics I. Enjoyed it, but was pretty tough. I did have to take Physics 2 as well. But that is pretty much it. Thank you for your kind words! :) Also, if you havent already, make sure to follow us on IG @TheBMELife to be notified whenever we have LIVE Q&As to answer your questions, live! Thanks :D

[@roshansampang]

Great video and your honest comment.

[@TheBMELife]

Thank you! Really appreciate this 😊

[@rkselvan5155]

My opinion is a competition is every field. only you have to decide which one you love the most not for money your passion to succeed then you will be success. All the very best

[@TheBMELife]

great advice!!

[@amreshkarmacharya289]

What a cool reply. One has to do enough research before applying for any major in the first place

[@TheBMELife]

That is very true, Amresh! How are you doing in your BME journey? Is there anything we can help with?

[@muhammadattahir6699]

@@TheBMELife your videos really pressurised me to study biomedical engineering which school do you think is better in uk

[@TheBMELife]

@@muhammadattahir6699 not sure saying we pressured you is the best thing 😅 but I’ll take it as a good thing!

[@TheBMELife]

@@muhammadattahir6699 personally don’t know any in UK, but will have to do some research!

[@christofferhoward6568]

In high school I did bad in chemistry 1 because I wasn't paying attention and didn't realized how good it is. After high school I realized I love the idea of biology/chemistry. Our bodies are vastly complex and perfect for our existence. Same goes for all of the other organism in this world. I have shown a lot of passion for it and I think Bio-related careers might be for me. What if I want to be good at it but not necessarily good at it as of now?

[@TheBMELife]

Then you put in the work! You can certainly make it. I believe we all have the potential to be good at many things, just choose one and excel at it!

[@faisaleclair9293]

Same yo

[@FaisalReyaz-lp2kg]

first of Oll i am ur big fan mam i am a maths student and now i am going to take admission in B. Tech the question which continuesly comming into my mind that which branch should I prefer...i watched your All videos and bacause of that i find good future in biomedical engineering...soo plzz help mehh..🙏 what should I do i am too much confused about my future...

[@alejandrocarrera8217]

Great points you made. I would say he’s not completely wrong, but didn’t necessarily like his take on calling it a “bad major.” Muchas gracias Meri por todo lo qué haces por este canal! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheBMELife]

Agreed! Gracias 😊

[@asmrreef]

I am also completely fascinated by biology and how perfectly we were designed, as you said, and I would love to do something in that field. I love math as well and I though I BME would be a good career for me. But I do not want to work in the healthcare industry and I don’t like the building part of engineering, so I’m questioning if I should even major in BME. Any advice? (Highschool Junior,)

[@TheBMELife]

I dont do any building in my job! There are many things to choose from including research, quality engineering, design, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, etc. Please check out our podcasts with other BMEs so you can learn about what other BMEs do: kzbin.info/aero/PLLtLpB1shzQdBdgE1rLKCfZ7txZgDB_DO

[@shouqodai843]

Can you do a video about the programs/apps you use on your laptop for biomedical engineering🥰

[@ahishchandrakh953]

Hey, I'm finishing my bachelor's in BME from india this year. I'm trying to get into Masters programs. I'm really interested in Anatomy and Physiology but really into math too haha. Can you suggest me some courses in what to major in? Just the masters in BME or Bio informatics?

[@TheBMELife]

I think the Masters in BME May be a good choice :) bio informatics is highly software based. If that’s something you are interested on you can try it out too. It depends on your interests and what kind of focus you’d like to have!

[@ahishchandrakh953]

@@TheBMELife thanks a lot

[@bkcganeshblogs]

@@ahishchandrakh953 pl look at BME paris in web

[@dotus.o7641]

This is a great video!!!! 🙃

[@TheBMELife]

Thank you, Dotu! :)

[@ayayusuf4366]

Hello 🙋, can you talk about research labs! And how to establish a research career as a biomedical engineer..

[@evelynsteve-ogar9283]

I'm getting nervous a little bit about studying BME cause I'm terrified of failing.

[@charbelzaarour2244]

that was over a year ago how are u doing now? I'm scared that it'll be to hard an I'll fail

[@kgdiaries247]

​@@charbelzaarour2244what's the update??

[@wenyinzhou9942]

Just got an offer of tuition fee waiver in BME, previously I major in electrical engineering. Considering the future job opportunities, I actually don't know if it's the right choice to switch to disciplines like bioimage or health informatics, or just try to focus on computer science itself.

[@TheBMELife]

Computer science is broad and you can do whatever you want with it, even focus in BME applications. Hope all works out for you!

[@nigora.]

Hey, what if I love math, physics and engineering but not really into biology and memorizing stuff? I'm interested in creating prosthetics, do you think BME would be right for me?

[@TheBMELife]

Yes, but you could also try electrical engineering or mechanical. You can go into prosthetics with any of those. Mostly electrical I think

[@nigora.]

@@TheBMELife Thank you!

[@musaaziz5265]

Hey. I love biology! But I'm not quite sure about engineering. Do you need to know a lot of IT and physics ?

[@TheBMELife]

The curriculum at my school was very heavy on the biology side, then engineering. Only 2 physics classes for me. It really depends on your school. 😊

[@raymondkyruana118]

They are both great majors but to address what she said at 9:12 the math in BME is very shallow and basic in comparison to the math that EE's and CE's are required to learn. I'm an EE with a BME minor so I've experienced both. But for both majors, you need to find a way to enjoy the math a little

[@TheBMELife]

Agreed - for anyone wondering, my degree involved up to Calculus 3, differential equations, and linear algebra. Those were the only "math" classes, but then of course you take many other classes that have math in them such as transport phenomena, statics, dynamics, engineering analysis, imaging, biomechanics, etc.

[@brandonpalma1298]

I found it really adorable how she didn’t enjoy watching it too much😳 but yeah no major is a bad major! It just all depends on you, and really if their interested in income you shouldn’t really just have one source of income; you should have many!😆

[@TheBMELife]

Haha it was definitely not the best thing to watch 😆 thank you! And I agree!

[@smugcat723]

Currently, I'm a sophomore at a community college who was initially a psych major. Right as covid hit us hard, I was accepted to utsa but had to back out as it was too pricey just do be on zoom. I hastily chose psych for CC because since grade school I've had a fear of math/hard science. Now that I wanna switch to Biology, would it be better to just major in that and minor in computer science if I'm interested in the technology side? I'm nervous of the intensive engineering side/more math courses and I'll be stuck for more semesters at a community college than I would for just BIO.

[@TheBMELife]

Taking BME would definitely open the door to engineering jobs. But if that's not what you want to pursue, then Biology should be ok. Do you know what kind of job you would like to have?

[@smugcat723]

@@TheBMELife Things have changed! I'm currently a Biology major and it's been a challenging but fun ride! I was even able to participate in Biochem research this summer! I'm still not sure what job I want but I'm intrigued by lab research, testing, medical technologies, etc.

[@TheBMELife]

@@smugcat723 That's amazing! Sorry I didn't get to respond sooner but I am so happy to hear things are going well for you! Research and internship opportunities are definitely the best way to "figure out" what you want to do. Honestly, I graduated 2 years ago and I am still finding what works best for me haha. I guess it's a matter of realizing it is all a journey and we just gotta find what works and what doesnt along the way. Best of luck with everything!! 😊

[@smugcat723]

@@TheBMELife no worries, I almost forgot I made this comment so I'm glad you responded :) I'm definitely learning what it's like to work in a lab so that's useful. I'm presenting pretty soon this July and I'm nervous!

[@lananassani5211]

hi , I'm a dentist and I'm thinking about appling for biomedical masters , whenever I study or work I have so many ideas and inventions but I dont have an engineering foundation or enough information ,how can I know if I can prepare myself for this 4 semesters or I should find something else ? ?

[@TheBMELife]

You could always form a team. There are companies that can also develop ideas for you! Not sure how much 2 years could help to be honest.

[@lananassani5211]

@@TheBMELife so you as a BME graduate don't recommend me as a dentist 😂 to apply for BME master?!

[@neelshah1901]

I have a 3.3 GPA and a B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering. My domain of intrest is Prosthetics, Bionics and Biomechanics. I'm not sure which master's programme to choose between robotics and biomedical engineering. I'm also worried about whether my grades are good enough to get me into a good university. And yeah I'm also not that inclined in memorizing too much stuff.

[@TheBMELife]

It depends on the program. If the university does things like prosthetics, and offers relevant classes as part of the biomedical engineering degree - then BME. But if the university focuses on cell, tissue engineering then robotics will be better for prosthetics.

[@humayrabinteharunabida2526]

I really like physic and math and enjoy it alot and in Biology i like the Zoology part so i decided to come up with a subject that can have both. Then i found this subject biomedical engineering. But I don't know, if i could do it or not. I'm really confused. My parents told me that i can't find a good job in this flied.

[@TheBMELife]

You can do anything you want to do. In regards to finding a job, I think it really depends on your location!

[@SethDAkorn]

I’m a junior BME student and I’ve seen professors tell students to switch majors to their profession. My Materials professor has done that with many new engineering students. Im not saying that it’s wrong, but it is a common trend at universities.

[@TheBMELife]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@muhammadattahir6699]

Thanks, why people discouraged someone when they heard he/she wants to study biomedical engineering

[@TheBMELife]

I understand some people might not like BME, and they're free to voice their opinions. Similarly, we are here to encourage people to pursue BME 😊

[@rawankhaled941]

Amazing thank you

[@TheBMELife]

Glad you enjoyed! thank you 😊

[@thesilentmoon2530]

Hey!! Could u please add subtitles to your videos of whatever u r saying in English please❤️

[@Esknder]

I love biology and the human body but i hate chemistry could i still major in bme? Also is there as much math as biology or is it just a subject.

[@TheBMELife]

Yea you can major in BME but you’ll still have to take chemistry. My degree had 2 chem classes and then biomaterials which has a lot of chemistry. I think math/biology is 50/50ish

[@haruhidaso]

I don’t agree that it doesn’t matter how long it takes to graduate. My family wasn’t wealthy so each year of college was 20k extra loan. And having adding another 20k on top of already super high debt can literally be extra 3-5 years of loan payment. Of course it matters

[@TheBMELife]

Hi Ryo, thank you for your feedback! I think you definitely bring up a good point. I think what I was trying to say is that one shouldn’t just focus on how long something will take. Mostly in a scenario where someone may be studying a certain degree and then consider switching to something they feel more passionate about. However, they choose to not switch because of how much longer they’ll be in school in. Then they’ll spend decades in a career they may not enjoy, just because they weren’t willing to sacrifice those extra years. Another thing I was trying to talk about when I mentioned this is that a lot of people put so much effort in trying to finish early, which is ok - as long as you can deal with it. Personally, I chose a school that was only about $6K per semester and I was able to graduate debt-free through scholarships and work. I know not everyone has that opportunity (e.g. international students). Again, I think the point you bring is good and one should consider every aspect: time, money, mental health, etc. Hope this helps!

[@eskanor8572]

Not me planning to study biomedical engineering 💀 But the thing is Am very good at biology by understanding biology not by memorising, in fact I enjoy understanding and learning biology so if You can memories it's not a problem in my opinion it's just you have to study differently

[@admiralspyro9722]

Doing BME in Austria, here it is just maths, computer science and electronics. There are almost no medical courses. Funny enough, we also have Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Science in the Curriculum for things like medical image analysis or signal processing. So yea ...

[@TheBMELife]

That all sounds really interesting!

[@hoorhanif815]

I've chosen BME wish me luck❤❤

[@TheBMELife]

Good luck!! 😁

[@theonlyalecazam2947]

BME aligns with premed requirements, so if you want a higher salary you can always go to med school. At the end of the day, it is still an engineering degree. Every company wants engineers because they are excellent problem solvers

[@TheBMELife]

yes!

[@lindsaycunningham9926]

Can you make a detailed video of what you do everyday in your job?

[@TheBMELife]

Lindsay Cunningham yes! Will be actually recording that this week 😅

[@lindsaycunningham9926]

Thank you so much! I am really interested in STEM and I have recently been wanting to learn more about biomedical engineering.

[@TheBMELife]

Lindsay Cunningham of course! 😊 we actually have a video on a week as a BME student here, if you’d like to check that out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnOkept-q66foMk

[@jimmyyellow1355]

I was going to college to become a biomedical engineer and I stop because my college said “I need a higher IQ and people with average or low IQ can’t learn the basics and it’s going to be a waste of time “🥺🥺🥺 also lost my motivation..... I gonna quit

[@TheBMELife]

Dont quit! You can do anything you set your mind to! 😊

[@trigonometrisk]

I really dislike like the ”bad major” attitude. But on good on him for selecting a major with good stats. I hope he also develops a passion at some point.

[@TheBMELife]

100% agree!

[@Vim_Tim]

BME was a great learning experience for me. However, I found that BME is **not for engineers**. Even medical companies want “traditional” engineers for the R&D roles. I had to start in V&V which kinda sucked, regardless of the “impact” of the work. From his perspective, as someone who wanted to go into industry and actually work in engineering, he made the right choice 💯

[@TheBMELife]

I kinda agree with you with the **not for engineers**. I definitely know what you mean. However I’ve seen people with BME degrees actually **be engineers**, you just have to get lots of experience in design and such outside of classes. It’s definitely harder but not impossible! 😊 thanks for the feedback! Would love to learn more about your experience thus far!

[@Vim_Tim]

@@TheBMELife Studied BME with a CS minor, graduated the top of my class with research & internship experience, ended up with a software testing job. Spent 3 years writing & executing hundreds of pages of soul-sucking V&V documentation. Company wouldn't let me switch internally, so I went to a different medical device for an opportunity to work as a software engineer. I now have several years experience and I'm halfway through my part-time MS in Computer Science, ready to finally decouple my career from the medical device industry. Based on the 3 companies I've worked in, most of the other biomedical engineers / bioengineers also end up in test, project management, or sales (hence the "not for engineers" comment). I volunteer as an advisor for undergrads at my alma mater and my advice is consistent: BMEG is great for a career in academia or preparing for a job in healthcare (MD, PA, DO, DDS), but not to actually become an engineer.

[@TheBMELife]

@@Vim_Tim That's a great point, thanks for sharing!

[@admiralspyro9722]

@@Vim_Tim Hey I am about to finish my bachelor in BME. So far my internship also only was software testing ... ugh. Is BME also bad when you have a strong focus on EE in master? Alternatively I could do a Master in Computer Engineering oder maybe Computer Science. Whats your opinion what would be best.

[@Vim_Tim]

@@admiralspyro9722 If you get a Master's degree, your terminal degree will be the only one that matters. If you want to work in R&D, getting a technical Master's is a great plan. I'm personally finishing my MS in CS; I enjoy working on software more than computer hardware or electronics. I also believe there's more opportunity / flexibility in software. However, you should pursue the major that best aligns with your interests. Good luck!

[@maxmuller2769]

Hello everyone I wanted too ask if their is a lot of things to memorize in BME

[@TheBMELife]

Some classes yes, others no so much! BME is really a combination of yes, memorizing some concepts and terms, but also learning how to apply math and science to them! :)

[@maxmuller2769]

@@TheBMELife thx for the quick response but I also want to ask if a mechanical engineer can become a biomedical engineer if yes how long will it take approximately

[@TheBMELife]

max muller Hi Max! You can definitely be a BME with mechanical engineering. We are actually having a LIVE Q&A session in 16 minutes (12 pm CST), if you’d like to join I can elaborated on this question 😊

[@maxmuller2769]

@@TheBMELife thx a lot I am really thankful 😁😁😁😁

[@maxmuller2769]

@@TheBMELife and where will be the live

[@coderboi8369]

It does matter how long it takes you, if you don't have the money to pay for it though.

[@TheBMELife]

That’s fair!

[@coderboi8369]

@@TheBMELife love your videos btw

[@TheBMELife]

@@coderboi8369 Thank you! Appreciate it. :)

[@Daddykb]

I hate this, so now what do I choose

[@infonepal5698]

I am also doing biomedical engineering in India but still i am in confusion really it should good for my future 🙄

[@TheBMELife]

Talk to BME professionals in your city! That’s always the best way to know :)

[@nightcorez1018]

Can you get a job with a BME associate degree?

[@TheBMELife]

You can surely get a job, but not the same you would as a BME (bachelors)

[@nightcorez1018]

@@TheBMELife oh thank you, wouldn't it be a Biomedical engineer technician

[@FrankBatistaElJibaro]

It doesn't matter how long it takes to graduate?!?!? I guess you don't pay tuition.

[@TheBMELife]

I did 😊 This video was a long time ago lol, but I think I meant it in the grand scheme of things. Waiting 2 more years if you decide to change degrees is better than finishing a degree you don't like, and then being miserable for the next 30+ years

[@jimmyyellow1355]

Do you get to wear scrubs

[@TheBMELife]

It depends! I think if you work in the clinical/hospital setting you will, but not if you work in office/lab environment

[@thechemist1856]

speed is life...

[@TheBMELife]

🤔🤔

[@vishwakalhara6235]

Dont come after me,hitting on me 😅?

[@TheBMELife]

Hating* 😅

[@unknownbandha8639]

In reality he may regret afterwards for choosing CSE over BME.

[@amrutat1533]

Are you sure?? I'm planning to do masters in Biomedical.

[@radnukespeoplesminds]

Im sorry but the biggest problem with BME has nothing to do with courses in my opinion. I did ok in my BME coursework, i enjoyed many of the courses and even worked in a lab but the problem is that there just arent any jobs. Medical device companies rarely hire biomedical engineers when they can hire mechanical or electrical engineers. Its a trash major because you just cant get a job unless you are the perfect student living in an area where there are alot of BME jobs. I graduated with a 3.8 gpa and two years of research experience, i have been unemployed for 2 years. i am by no means perfect but if a hundred bme students graduate and only two get biomedical engineering jobs then it is a bad major and shouldnt exist. BME in the undergraduate level especially does disservice to its students. Even in the masters and phd level its not competitive, most of my BME professors, even the younger ones did not do BME in their previous studies. If you want to do biomedical engineering, the best advice would be to major in something else

[@TheBMELife]

The best things you can do during your undergrad are 1) internship experience and 2) networking. Research experience is mostly helpful if you want to pursue academia (do PhD, masters). The problem with not finding jobs is when people want to do a mechanical or electrical engineers job with a BME degree. Yes, a lot of medical device companies hire MEs and EEs because their devices need those skills. Having a good GPA will do you no good if you don't have the skills required. Apply for jobs with your skills. It is important to realize while you're a student what you want to do and what kind of skills you need to get there. About 75% of my graduating class got jobs right away, about 20% went to grad school, and 5% I don't know. But you bring a good point which is that you should be open to relocating. I came from a very small city, transferred to the closest university that offered BME (not any sort of Ivy league or widely recognized school). There are certainly jobs over here, but bigger cities obviously have more opportunities. BME is not a trash major. Get internship experiences and network, you will get a job 99% of the time.

[@randomguy48114]

i am not sure what to choose biomed or biotech