bioengineer major in university?
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I'm a bioengineering major at UCSD. It's a pretty challenging major at my school, where they kick you out of the major if you can't maintain a 3.0 GPA. Though it really depends on how hard you work. Your high school education will also determine how well you do. I've seen validictorians from poorer-performing high schools get C averages and B-average students from higher-performing high schools get A averages in college.\n\nThe bioengineering curriculum at my college is heavily focused on the engineering and physics aspects. The lower-division classes are general chemistry, biology, and physics while the upper-division classes are almost all engineering. Engineering, in my opinion, is a pain in the butt. I used to like math until I took math courses here. On the other hand, all the literature and philosophy courses I hated in high school are absolutely amazing here.\n\nIf you're in bioengineering, you'll probably continue studying in graduate school for a BS/MS degree, or go directly into industry.\n\nIt really depends on what you want to do. I can't tell you much unless I get more info. You should contact some of the undergrad bioengineers at your school. Learn to use The Facebook. It's very helpful for finding students and friends in college.
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The biosphere is a complex, life-sustaining system comprising living and nonliving components. Land, water, and air systems interacting to produce food and support life on this planet are all part of the biosystem. \n\nEngineering is the application of a basic science, such as physics or chemistry, to solve problems. Traditionally, engineering has employed a single-pass approach to solve problems, using resources that produce waste at every step from processing to transport to consumption. \n\nA biosystems engineer employs the basic science of biology to enhance the well-being of animals, plants, and the biosphere. Unlike traditional engineering, which addresses problems to find immediate solutions, biosystems engineering looks at problems in loops--seeking the ultimate sources of problems to identify sustainable, environmentally sound solutions that minimize waste and continually recycle materials. Biosystems engineers are involved in .\nyou will mainly tackles the following subjects:-\npollution control \nwaste management \nintegrated pest management \nreducing the use of chemicals in food production \nensuring the quality and safety of our food supplies by using new technologies for food processing \ndeveloping renewable energy systems from solar and biomass sources \npreserving wetlands by designing more efficient irrigation systems \nimproving the quality and productivity of plants and animals by making them less susceptible to disease \nthe program leading to the bachelor of science degree in biosystems engineering prepares you for careers in the private and public sectors that address the challenges imposed by a rapidly growing world population, expanding food and energy needs, increasing resource demands, and greater environmental stresses.
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Biotech is an interdisciplinary field. After doing B.Tech you can do masters, Phd & research in a specialised field, get a job in a biopharmaceutical company or you can do a course in clinical research. If you do not like research you can do MBA after B.Tech and work as an MBA, maybe even in a biotech company. There are courses available for Biotech - MBA as well. As for Biotech you should be sure about what exactly you want to do since the courseware of biotech may overlap with many other courses such as Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, etc.
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NO !! Not at all. You can do bioechnology instead either as a Bachelor Degree or specialise in Genetic Engeneering, I guess, after engineering ( I'm not sure about the latter though )
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I have known several medical doctors or dentists that initially earned undergraduate degrees in engineering (mechanical or electrical) then earned advance degrees in medicine.  You could do the same thing if you wish to work in pure science such as research or tteaching.  For certain research or teaching, your civil engineering degree and experience may even be a big plus that others won't have.  Good luck.
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Unfortunately, the future of biomedical engineering is bleak. It's almost impossible to break into the field now. As soon as a position becomes available, another clone is released and another future biomed engineer is frustrated.
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One's actually engineering, the other two are sciences.\n\nChemical engineering is classified as one of the branches of applied engineering, just like mechanical eng or electrical eng.  People go to university to get degrees in this.\n\nBiochemical engineering is a discipline of biochemistry and biomolecular engineering is a discipline of biology/biotechnology.  Both need to be studied under the natural sciences disciplines and are not specific degrees.
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Firstly - don't major in biology just because you want to go to med school.  A solid biology education is helpful, but med schools are (supposedly) increasingly more interested in people with varied backgrounds!  A biology major is not required... though you will have to meet some basic course requirements.  (Experience working in a medical setting is often useful!)\n\nIf you do choose biology, you could always do research and/or teach!  There are MANY other jobs though... check out this list!  http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/biology.pdf\n\nGood luck!
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Couldn't tell from your question if you're a definite on going to med school or not. If you are, then concentrate on the bio -easier for your GPA and you won't use anything from undergrad anyways. But, since you're good at math and chem, you might think about research. You can work toward being a biochemist. Plenty of opportunities in research hospitals. Maybe try some undergrad research and see how you like being in the lab. You won't find that out from the course labs. I'm sure the course curriculum between the two double majors is similar so don't worry about it right now. Get through the introductory courses and decide then. You won't start figuring out what you like until later anyways. Keep your GPA up and things will fall in to place.
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Engineering.( just get another degree )
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Biotechnology or BT is industrial application of biology. Its biology in the service of mankind. It involves application of plants, animals and microorganisms in industry. On the other hand, Biomedical engineering uses traditional engineering expertise to solve problems in biology and medicine. Hearing aids,pacemakers etc. are the gifts of biomedical engineering to mankind.\n\nUnder-grad courses in BT - \nYou can go either for BSc. Biotechnology, B.E Biotech or B.Tech Biotech, B.E Biomedical engineering etc. For list of Biotechnology colleges and Biomedical engineering colleges, visit http://www.biotechworld.cjb.cc\n\nPost-grad courses in BT - \nMSc. in Biotechnology has good career prospects. Biotech is a booming sector and the growth oppurtunities are high. The Biotech sector includes - Biopharma, Biotech, Biotech services, Bioindustrial, Bioinformatics etc. After BSc., those who want to go for research, choose MSc. and then go for Phd. On the other hand, some go for MBA-Biotechnology. Career oppurtunities for both these courses are good.\n\nAfter doing MSc. Biotech, one can join R&D dept. of any good Biotech company. US is the best destination for Biotechnology. It stands out in the field of research as well as the biotech market is much developed in the US. Similar, is the case with UK, Canada and a few EU countries. Coming to India and China, these countries are really trying hard. Australia is good study destination as well for BT studies in Asia-Pacific region.\n\nFor details on entrance exams and admission procedures as well as more career options in BT, you may visit -\nhttp://www.biotechworld.cjb.cc\n\nThe other career prospect is MBA-Biotechnology. MBA-Biotech has bright prospects. It is a 2-year programme in management. Only science stream graduates/ those in their final year of graduation can only apply for this course. This course gives equal emphasis to both Biotechnology and management. In India, University of Pune(PUMBA), Amity Institute at Noida are the preferred institutes for this course. For details on this course, go to http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net
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Well, the choice is entirely up to you. What are you interested in?\n\nWould you like to pursue a career in medical sciences? choose biotech, it's a rising career.\n\nElectronics and mechanics are pretty old players of the block. You get into these through a good college, say IIT, or DCE, then you are bound to reach a rewarding place.\n\nBut the question really is - what interests you? \nBecause if you're just gonna do something just for the sake of doing it, then it wont work. because you're not gonna like it.\n\nFind out what you really want to do, and who you want to be for the rest of your life.
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You can. but you shouldn't. Colleges have different standards for different majors. Maybe you're good enough for the literature program, but not engineering. You check off engineering on the application, and now you have to qualify for both programs. You're making it harder on yourself. Wait until you get there, and then pursue a double major if you want.
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If UK cirriculum, then Three A2 levels usually required, normally Biology plus at least one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics (Chemistry is usually a safe preference for Biological sciences). Two AS levels or an A level in a non-science subject are considered in place of third science A level. \n\nThere is no undergraduate degree in Genetic Engineering as far as I know. It can only be taken as a course, and not even in all unis that teach genetics.\n\n\nAs to the content:\n\nGenetics studies will cover most of modern genetics, focusing on the organisation, evolution, propagation and expression of genomes in organisms ranging from bacteria to humans.\n\nGenetic engineering (too narrow to be a separate degree) involves manipulating genes, usually outside the organism's normal reproductive process to introduce new characteristics or attributes physiologically or physically.
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Good luck with that one.\n\nOnly way you're going to get that accomplished is if you are an absolutely outstanding student, network relentlessly, and are better than everyone else.\n\nIf you can do that, it doesn't matter which major you choose.  Engineering in this day in age though is more in demand than just about anything else.
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Career Opportunities in Biology \n\nThis section includes brief descriptions of a few selected careers in biology and medicine, and how they relate to the Biology major at Muhlenberg. We have included some suggested courses for each career goal to help you think about how to organize your curriculum around your goals.\n\nBiomedical research :: Cancer research :: Cell/Molecular biology :: Genetics :: Developmental biology \nThere are currently abundant opportunities in academic institutions, medical schools, the government, and pharmaceutical industry for individuals with training in modern biotechnology. You can work in these settings with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as a technician, or as a scientist with a Ph.D. Many students may work for one or two years following graduation in one of these settings with only their B.S. from Muhlenberg. A lifetime career in one of these areas generally requires a Ph.D., although there now exist some specialized M.S. programs that are designed to prepare students for a technical career in the biotechnology industry. Currently, individuals with an M.D. are working in these areas, but this is likely to decrease in the future, given changes in the American medical establishment. If you are interested in working in one of these areas, even for a relatively short period of time, you should plan to take: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. You should also take two years of Chemistry, a year of Physics, Calculus, and perhaps Physical Chemistry, particularly if you are interested in a biochemically-oriented position (e.g., working in a pharmaceutical setting). Laboratory research experience is generally required for admission to graduate programs.\n\nNeuroscience \nThe expectations for graduate study and a career in Neuroscience are similar to the above section, with additional emphasis on Psychology. Students interested in a career in Neuroscience should take the usual two years of Chemistry, and one year each of Physics and Calculus. Upper level Biology courses that you should take include: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Comparative Anatomy, Development Biology, General Physiology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, and Transmission Electron Microscopy. Courses in other Departments include: Mind and Brain, Introductory Psychology, Cognitive Processes, Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception, and Philosophy of Mind. Once again, laboratory research experience is an expectation of graduate programs in this area.\n\nEcology :: Evolutionary biology\nStudents interested in careers as a professional ecologist or evolutionary biologist should prepare for graduate school. Individuals work in these fields with Bachelors’, Masters’, and Ph.D. degrees. If you are interested in a career in these areas you should take Ecology, Evolution, Field Botany and Plant Ecology, and Genetics. You will also need to take Statistics, and a year of Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry. Significant field research experience is also a must. You may also want to enroll in Botany, Comparative Anatomy, Ethology, General Physiology, Molecular Biology, Ornithology, Physiological Ecology, Plant Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, the special field experience trips to Costa Rica and/or Bermuda, and Advanced Statistics.\n\nApplied ecology :: Environmental management :: Forestry\nStudents majoring in Biology may seek employment or graduate education in applied ecology and related fields. If you are interested in one of these areas plan on taking Ecology, Field Botany and Plant Ecology, Genetics, and Conservation and Restoration Ecology (to be added to the curriculum soon). You should also enroll in Statistics, Microeconomics, and complete a year of Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry. Other courses you should consider are: Botany, Ethology, General Physiology, Physiological Ecology, Plant Evolutionary Biology, Ornithology, Inve
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A major in biology-zoology if the have it, specializing in Ichthyology.  A minor in physics and/or engineering- For core requirements  would be biology, zoology, biochem 1, and calculus to get you into the major study listed above.