Biochem & Bioinformatics double major VS Chem Eng

[CeriseMoon]

Hi everyone, I’m stuck deciding between two very different paths and could use some advice: a Biochemistry & Bioinformatics double major vs Chemical Engineering.

I’ve talked to a couple of advisors, but they both said to try a few classes before choosing. The issue is, the majors require completely different course tracks, and I need to register for classes next week—so I kind of need to decide soon.

I’m considering both because I’m premed but also worried about not getting into med school. I want a stable and employable backup career after graduation, especially since both my parents are retired.

Some background: I got a 4 on APCSA, but I didn’t love programming. I am good at math (probably thanks to my education before immigrating from an Asian country), so I think I might be okay in ChemE.

Does anyone have experience with either path?

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[Mr.Smile12]

Can't you just major in biochem? 🙂

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[gyngyn]

There are only two (relatively small) new MD schools that specifically prefer engineers.
The rest of us just want you to do well in whatever interests you.
A double science major will add little to an application. Minors are for you, don't do one for us.

 

[WildWing]

FWIW, back in the day when I was a mechanical/aeronautical engineering major, Chemical Engineering was known as the hardest engineering major (ChemE > Mech/AeroE > CivilE was the hierarchy; no undergrad BioE at my school at the time). That being said, if you decide to move off the premed path but continue ChemE, job prospects are good for chemical engineers (10% anticipated job growth over next 10 years).

 

[A____]

Whatever you want to major in is your preference. Just do well academically and on ur prereqs.

 

[einvincible12]

As a current ChemE premed, why would you do this to yourself lol. As WildWing said, ChemE and EE are the top two hardest majors in college, by a decent amount. There is no need to major in ChemE if you are pre med, especially since med schools do not care about your major at all.