Hi! I've posted quite a few times in this sub but I keep having new questions.

I'm pursuing a Master's in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Biomanufacturing with an 8-month Co-op at companies like Moderna, SanoFi, Biovectra. Basically, I'm scared my skills will lead me to a job that doesn't pay well. (e.g manufacturing associate / lab technician).

I'm going to specify what I'm learning so far: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), centrifugation, chromatography, filtration, HVAC systems, JMP (data analysis, machine learning), upstream & downstream processing....

I'm someone with keen interest in Robotics, Semiconductors as well as Biology. I'm currently pursuing an undergrad in Computer Engineering but p torn up at this point on what to do ahead. I've a pretty diverse set of interests, as mentioned above. I can code in Python, C++, Java, and C. I'm well familiar with ROS as well as worked on a few ML projects but nothing too crazy in that area yet. I was initially very interested in CS but the job market right now is so awful for entry level people.

I'm up for Grad school as well to specialize into something, but choosing that is where I feel stuck right now. I've research experience in Robotics and Bioengineering labs as well.

I've an opportunity to do PhD (bioengineering) after my undergrad at the same lab, I had worked in. So, do you think it's worth it? Does school prestige matters? I go to a pretty large state school in midwest (Iowa State University) and the lab is doing pretty amazing research. The PI is a cool guy and I go well with him. I'm contemplating doing it or not.

Howdy everyone. I am a college senior appying for grad school (Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering PhDs) here in a month. But I'm getting nervous about the schools I've chosen and my chances for getting in. So ive come to you to ask about my chances for top schools like John hopkins, harvard, etc. Here's my stats: Ill graduate with degree in Biological Systems Enginering(weird version of biomedical engineering) with a gpa of 3.95. I was a TA throughout college too. Ill have 2 years of research experience, but not within biomedical engineering. I still think the skills ive learned in microbiology are kinda applicable tho. Im an 'contributing' author for a single paper, with another on the way that I actually contributed a whole lot on (but wont be submitted by grad app time). Ive presented my research quite a lot and won a 3rd place prize for it. For my reference writers, ill have my labs PI, the professor for a physiology class i took and that i TA for now, and a professor from the engineering department that taught a class where we had actual product design. So nothing really flashy there, my PI will be my best one. Ive also submitted an NSF GRFP app if that means anything With this being said, you might wonder why im nervous. The thing is, i want to study something very specifc (bioreactors and stem cell engineering combined), and from what ive seen, only top programs have PIs that fall within this niche area or potential for study in the niche area. So what are my chances folks?

It's brutal out there, and all the posts here are basically saying the same thing. Anyone got any success stories/encouragement to share? The search is exhausting already and apparently I've barely begun. I'm starting to feel like I'm just permanently cooked. Call me silly, but I could really use some encouragement rn.

Undergrad GPA: 2.9/4.0 at time of graduation (was going through medication-related difficulties at the time, also was difficult to adjust overall from ADHD and ASD - will be addressed in SOP). Took a couple more UG classes after graduating, though, and GPA rose to 3.0. Also, my major was neuroscience and molecular/cellular biology (with biochem minor).

Masters GPA: 4.0/4.0 (my difficulties from undergrad have been addressed by then). Did BME.

Research: Did for all 4 years in UG (in 2 labs, 2 years each). Also did 2 labs in Masters (had to switch from my first lab because PI moved universities). Already have 1 paper published from UG as secondary author. Currently writing 3 manuscripts, where I am first author in one and secondary author in the other two. Presented at SfN and BMES. Was also in research program at my school in UG which funded students. Also currently doing clinical trial research on the side.

LOR’s: 1 from my most recent PI, 2 from grad school professors who I took classes under and also TA’ed for. I believe all 3 will be strong (won’t say they will be absolutely stellar; they’re not going to say I was their most brilliant student of all time or anything like that).

Awards and grants: Didn’t really have any grants during Master’s (partly because my entry into grad school was a bit non-traditional and I was never in a convenient state to apply). I was funded in UG by the program I mentioned earlier, which I think may count. I don’t have research-related awards; I can list some academic competitions I placed in and piano awards, doubt they will be relevant, though.

Others: Had some officer positions in clubs as an UG. Was on graduate activities committee during Master’s. Doing hospice volunteering purely because I want to (not trying to use it to pad applications).

My research interests: Neuroengineering with applications to neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric research. Have relevant experience in all my graduate and undergrad labs.

SOP’s: I’ll put in a lot of time and effort into them and will avoid falling into boilerplate traps. So for the sake of this post, let’s just say they will be fine.

The schools I am applying to: Some Ivies, Harvard-MIT MEMS, Caltech, Stanford, GT-Emory, UCB-UCSF, USC, UCLA, UMich, Hopkins, NW, Vanderbilt, Rice, Duke, WashU. I’m currently looking into “safer” schools as well (and would appreciate recommendations).

Hi! I'm a high school junior thinking about things to major in, and bioengineering caught my eye. I don't particularly have a strong suit in biology, but I am taking AP Bio right now and I've heard that bioengineering had a lot to do with pharmaceutical production, which I'm kind of interested in.

So now I'm curious about what real bioengineers think about their jobs. What does a daily life in a bioengineer's life entail of? Do you guys like or dislike it and why?

Thanks!

Hey fellows i am about to complete my B category i.e pharmacy technician which is all relevant to medican iam also interstated in engineering so iam interested in both bio and engineering is it a right path for me to go.. Biomedical engineering. And i didn't have done intermediate . how can i get an admission in it and is it worth it

I am interested in majoring in bio engineering/biomedical engineering for undergrad and am looking for a good and affordable computer. Is having a windows necessary (i know some softwares only run on windows) or would i be ok with a mac? please let me know if you have any recs!

I am thinking of transferring to UC San Diego or other UCs from community college and thinking to take bioengineering or bioinformatics major. I love every kind of sciences including biology ,engineering and researching so I hope this major will fit me.I want to do research in the future but I am worried that many R&D roles require PhD degree and very few companies hire with the job title "bio medical engineers " or "bioinformatics engineers". Some people advised me to take Bs in electrical engineering or other related engineering and do Ms in bioengineering .So may I please know is Bs in biomedical engineering or bioinformatics really desperate to get a job or is the income comparatively low than other engineers especially in silicon valley.

I’ve recently learned that different schools have different admission processes in terms of whether they are direct match or rotations. I’ve also seen that most schools don’t directly specify in their websites which they are (which idk is on purpose or not). Is it alright to email the program point of contacts to ask? I’ve been able to find out for most of the schools I plan to apply to since they had booths at BMES, but there are a couple like Harvard, MIT and Caltech that didn’t come. I’m just concerned that if schools want to be secretive about that kind of stuff, then it may be inappropriate to ask via email (and thus may negatively impact my application).

I know that Harvard/MIT and Emory/Georgia Tech (the latter of which I didn’t know existed until coming to BMES) have joint programs while also having their own. What are the differences from applying for joint versus individual? Is it more competitive, about the same, or even less? Also, would I only be able to apply for one or the other? Would the joint program have more/better opportunities if I were to be admitted and attend?

Hi, I completed my Bs in Biology, and am pursuing an M. Eng in Biomedical Engineering. I was wondering, do companies look at Master's degrees? Or do they only look at / prioritize an Engineering Undergraduate degree?

I've read before in other subreddits that companies would rather take an applicant that completed an Undergraduate Eng degree rather than a Science degree + Eng Master's. And was wondering if that is true even in Biomedical Engineering.

Hey guys, I have an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science with a minor in mathematics. I also have taken some of the pre requisites like OCHEMs and biology’s from my community college. Currently, I am planning to apply for MS in BME/bioengineering. Do you think it’s possible?

Hello everyone

I am a first year PhD student in neuromuscular disease. However for one of my classes I got an assignment asking me to write about a biomaterial-based therapy for cardiac regeneration. One review I came across considered the use of stem-cell derived exosomes as a biomaterial based therapy. However, I am starting to worry this is incorrect. This is really outside my field. I would appreciate if people could way in as to whether this is actually a biomaterial-based therapy. Thank you!

Does anybody have tips for the Engineering Co-Op interview at Edwards Lifesciences? I am unsure as to what technical questions could be asked and how to properly prepare. Could they ask me to demonstrate my CAD skills or ask me a biomechanics question? If so how should I prepare?

How deep into stuff like anatomy and the human body and overall medical stuff does Biomedical Engineering get? I’ve recently taken an interest in BME as the concept of combining technology with medical science has been very interesting, but any research i’ve found about stuff related to BME has all been saying to- not do BME, to do a bachelors in EE or ME or something general like that. Though I already have an associates in Electronics Engineering Technology, and an entry level test tech position, which has felt a tad lackluster- so the part that im interested in is the Medical part of biomedical engineering, which EE or ME notably lack. It seems like a bridge into medical stuff without hard pivoting into a medical major/med school. So i’m wondering, does BME have the sort of medical aspects i’m looking for? Would something else be better? i’m a bit lost here

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I am a materials science masters student but my research is based on DNA nanotechnology. I’ll be with this project for a year at least. My plan is join Chemistry PhD but I might just go with the nanotechnology research (depending on funding).

So is it worth it to register and pay for the conference assuming i get partially compensated at least? Id like to meet potential industry panelists as well as grad school ones.

Hi all,

Could you help provide links or any helpful info about where to find internship programs/summer programs as a bioengineering undergrad from UCSD?

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone. I’m thinking about switching into biomedical engineering and wanted to get some advice. I’m currently a second year chemistry major. I came in originally psychology on a pre-med track, but realized I hated psychology and dropped my pre-med courses because I realized that my disabilities would make it too hard to get through medical school. I’ve worked in two research labs, one in cognitive psych and organic chemistry as I thought I wanted to work in developing pharmaceuticals. Long story short, I don’t think I want to do that anymore because to even begin in developing pharmaceuticals you have to go through grad school (just as bad as medical school). I’ve already gone through 2 semesters of engineering math and absolutely love it. Engineering math energizes me as I’m able to be creative in a way with real applications. I’m thinking about switching into biomedical engineering because I feel like it would be the most fulfilling out of all the engineering and aligns with my interests in medicine. The only issue is that last time I took biology was last year and it was one of the classes that made me drop pre-med. I’ve never had a good biology professor that made me love the subject and I’m worried that I won’t ever be able to fall in love with it.

Hi guys, i'm an italian BME currently doing my master's degreee in " Biomedical data analysis and modeling ". I'd like to work in the U.S or eventually in Switzerland but i'm unsure of the right path after University. Any tips?

Thanks in advance.

I am studying nursing for my BSN. But I came in with lots of credits and have lots of space. I have been very curious in bio-engineering and was wondering if there’s any cross over worth exploring. I was thinking like clinical engineering, biomed, or something like that.

Since 6 years ago I wanted to work in research on med devices and sensor and study physics applied in biology. I didn't choose bioengineering because lack of research in my country. I used to believe I'll do a second faculty after. And that being both MD and engineer will make me very wanted in research. (naive thinking, I still want a second faculty, but now I know it's impossible)

6 years later, I want from the bottom of my heart to work in research on med devices and study physics. I can't make my heart stay quiet. This dream makes my life miserable because I know it's not possible and it hurts a lot. I don't know languages. If I continue with medicine as a resident doctor I won't have time for a second faculty because of medicine studying, nightshifts and stress. If I don't become a resident doctor, I won't have money (I can't be a burden for my family anymore).

As a med student I don't have time to learn something else (like calculus or a language) or participate in interesting projects. (no free time, days with a lot of hours at faculty and 1-3 tests/exams per week). I did nothing except studying, being stressed and ruining my health in all these years. No time for myself.

I feel very very attracted to bioengineering research, I used to love physics and it breaks my heart I have to stop here. My heart beats different in a good way when I read a research article about a topic I am interested in.
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I am currently a Year 1, Semester 3 Korean student studying in Malaysia and planning to transfer to a US university as a 3rd-year student in 2026. I am majoring in engineering but have realized that biology is the only science I truly enjoy studying. I find physics difficult, and I know that engineering involves a lot of physics. I'm managing to keep my GPA around 3.8, but in the long term, I think it would be better to pursue something I enjoy.

I've been researching universities to transfer to and noticed that most offer bio/biomedical engineering. I’ve heard that electrical or mechanical engineering is a better fit for biomedical engineering, but since I struggle with physics, I don’t think those paths would suit me. Another option I'm considering is majoring in Biology for my bachelor’s and then pursuing a master's degree in bioengineering or another bio-related field I might become interested in.

Would this be a good option for me? I want to settle in the US in the long term and understand that STEM degrees are the most beneficial. I would love to hear other people’s opinions, so I decided to post this on Reddit. Any advice is appreciated!

Hello everyone,

first of all, I know that this question has been asked a lot in the sub-reddit and I did go through them because I am conflicted on pursing an undergrad in biomedical engineering. My original plan was to study medicine until I realized that I am interested in working with technology that are used in medicine. I like Computers and medicine so after research I found biomedical engineering.

But the thing is, I'm not 100% sure about it. I am really interested in Prosthetics and programming or things that do with computers. I'm willing to do a masters in biomedical engineering to be honest, I don't mind that. After reading what people have to say about this, I think that getting an undergraduate in a closely related field is better.

So, my question is, could I study masters in biomedical engineering if I study Computer science as my undergrad? and if no, will studying computer engineering as my undergrad allow me to study masters in biomedical engineering?. And what's the best way to get jobs Programming Prosthetics or medical devices? I honestly would like to work in hospitals.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my post and I hope you guys are having a great day/night.

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I've been searching for the Moveck software but haven't had any luck finding a reliable source to download it. Does anyone know where I can download it or if there's an official website or repository where it's available? Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

We have an idea involving biomaterials that isn’t widely practiced in India but is common in Western countries. Developing this in India could be a significant success. If anyone in this field is interested, please DM me, and I’ll share more about the concept.

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Hey people. So, next year I will graduate from biomedicine, and I'm starting to think which path I will take from now on. Since I always liked technology and nature/science, i intend to do a post graduation in something directed to this. Both biotechnology and bioengineering caught my attention, but I'm worried if I could even make a post graduation In these areas. Is there any path I could make to accomplish this?