Electrical Engineering major

[dmission]

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I've been looking at the detailed course descriptions here...
http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/programs/EEC/EECcourses.html

Does that mean every all one of those classes are going to be completed for an EE degree?

 

[TX_NFS]

I've been looking at the detailed course descriptions here...
http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/programs/EEC/EECcourses.html

Does that mean every all one of those classes are going to be completed for an EE degree?

I'm going to go with no. This link ( http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/programs/EEC/EECreqt.html ) seems to detail actual degree paths, as opposed to a listing of every single EE course offered.

And to your original question: +1 for an EE becoming a doctor. My PCP majored in EE as an undergrad. At the university I go to too. 😀

 

[BoilerWolverine]

Boiler -- That does sound like a good idea, but if possible I'd like to apply to medical school after four years (I'd like to be as young as I can still, lol). I would consider the MS in EE/BME, but I'm not really looking to become a professional in that field, more just as an undergraduate study.

To be honest, I truly don't think you will be able to fit in an EE degree along with the premed classes in 4 years (and do well). Honestly, a couple of years in the grand scheme of things is no big deal. Take it from the 25 year old applicant!

As for the MS, it gives you a totally different perspective on engineering (profs are no longer trying to weed you out), and if you work hard, you can get publications out of it. Again, engineering teaches you how to think and solve problems, and a graduate degree can only add to your collection of "tools."

 

[dmission]

TX_NFS: +1? PCP? (guessing present care physician?) lol

BoilerWolverine: You're probably right, I've been hearing that EE is very hard... I guess when college starts I'll talk to an advisor and see what they recommend. Is there another major that might be better to have to complete in 4 years and get a good GPA?

Thanks again.

 

[chr123]

I don't know anyone who got an engineering degree in 4 years without taking summer classes or having a lot of AP credit. I was 5 years plus another year and a half for bio, O-chem, genetics, and bio chem. I interned a lot so that set me back some. 5 years including pre reqs is do able if you plan everything out well and don't have any setbacks.

 

[dmission]

Thanks for the reply. From what I can gather, then, it seems like this might not be the best idea if I don't plan to have a career in it? Something about 5 years in college bothers me a tad.

 

[dmission]

If that is by goal, do you guys think it might be better to go with something a bit less demanding and more pertaining to medical school?

 

[AKN]

I don't know anyone who got an engineering degree in 4 years without taking summer classes or having a lot of AP credit.

Hi. My name is AKN. Now you do know someone who got their engineering degree without AP or summer classes. I did have semesters with up to 17 hours of classes (which show up as a couple Cs on the transcript 🙁).

But, I couldn't have done it while taking pre-med classes. The OP will get his/her physics classes and possibly general chem classes during the engr degree. But, OChems and Biology would have to be added during the summers (or an additional year).

OP, you should have enough time to pursue other pre-med activities. I worked 10-16 hours per week during the school years, partied a lot, and came out with a 3.3. Not quite the pre-med GPA, but it was good enough for my needs at the time. Now I'm really kicking myself for the two Cs I got during my last semester due to senioritis (I already had a job lined up...). But, that was years ago 😛

Also, to whomever said engineers make 6-figures? Where? I have 15 years of experience and have not yet reached $80k...

 

[dmission]

Hmmm, perhaps I'll try to find a bit less demanding one, then. Thanks for the input!

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

Ummm, don't bet on a 6 figures, but bet on getting a higher salary than most of your peers. With an EE, you can get into consulting and possibly hit 80-90k. Everyone knows about IB. A normal industry job in EE will probably rack an average of 60k, which is higher than what any other major coming out could possibly obtain besides chemical engineering or CS.

I know I'm certainly enjoying the fruits of my labor at the moment before heading off to med school next yr.

i was ****ing with him

no one gets six figures for an entry level eng job

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

I don't know anyone who got an engineering degree in 4 years without taking summer classes or having a lot of AP credit. I was 5 years plus another year and a half for bio, O-chem, genetics, and bio chem. I interned a lot so that set me back some. 5 years including pre reqs is do able if you plan everything out well and don't have any setbacks.

4 years is entirely doable.

You just cant afford to withdraw or slack off w/ a 12 hour semester

 

[thoffen]

4 years is entirely doable.

You just cant afford to withdraw or slack off w/ a 12 hour semester

Yeah it's doable. I did it in 3 1/2 with only 2 classes AP credit and only 1 summer in school. That was without the prereqs, though (I'm a non-trad).

However, I don't really recommend it.