I've narrowed down my majors to two (FINALLY), but I have reservations for both. My ultimate goal is to make it into medical school, but the route I take is important.
Biochemistry is a less demanding than bioengineering, so my GPA will probably remain a 4.0 or very close, in addition, all the science courses will help me prepare for the MCAT. On the other hand, bioengineering is a fast growing field that is interesting and challenging. Having a background in it could be helpful, but as with most engineering degrees, the curriculum is extremely demanding. Plus, while I've finished all my math courses up to DEQ and earned A's, math isn't my strongest subject, so the application of it constantly is a little worrisome, so I don't know how much GPA would drop, but I definitely would not pull off a 4.0.
Will bioengineering be worth the work, or am I just making life more difficult than it needs to be and will never utilize that degree if I become an MD? I mean, I read an article about the artificial pancreas and it blew my mind... really amazing things are happening.
Biochemistry is a less demanding than bioengineering, so my GPA will probably remain a 4.0 or very close, in addition, all the science courses will help me prepare for the MCAT. On the other hand, bioengineering is a fast growing field that is interesting and challenging. Having a background in it could be helpful, but as with most engineering degrees, the curriculum is extremely demanding. Plus, while I've finished all my math courses up to DEQ and earned A's, math isn't my strongest subject, so the application of it constantly is a little worrisome, so I don't know how much GPA would drop, but I definitely would not pull off a 4.0.
Will bioengineering be worth the work, or am I just making life more difficult than it needs to be and will never utilize that degree if I become an MD? I mean, I read an article about the artificial pancreas and it blew my mind... really amazing things are happening.
