Senior (last semester) Bioengineer at PennState here!! I think this is a wonderful explanation! Some of the jobs of interviewed/got offers from certainly cover the medical aspect of things but also I could go into the food preparation and agricultural side! Both are definitely great majors and PSU even requires BioE students to take BME classes bc they are so interrelated!! Great job on the video :D
Autonomous Aerial Engineer here, looking into BME when I came across your video. Great explanation. Thanks. Hope that all is going well for you, considering this is several years later.
Great video, I love how informative are all your videos! Now, I can really understand the difference between these two degrees. However, as you mentioned, most universities don't do a clear division of these programs. In my university in BME, we can choose to focus on animal/plant areas if we choose the necessary electives, even though this is part of bioengineering. ¡Saludos desde Canadá!
This video is extremely helpful as I am in high-school considering both majors. I have an interest in medicinal and biological sciences, however I also have interest in environmental science as well. I've had my eye on biomedical science, but I'm not to sure on what a career in that would look like
@@TheBMELife as well as outer space, could you also do a video about how Bioengineering can open up more avenues as far as exploring & understanding our oceans
I’m gonna pick bio-engineering. However, currently, I am studying in diploma as an electrical engineer. I got a question: Can I still pursue my career as a bio-engineer, yes?
That’s cool! Whew, I thought I wasn’t able to pursue as a bio-engineer due to being an electrical engineering student (I just finished school, by the way, so, I’m moving to college)! Thank you a lot for responding to my answer! Hope you have a great career as bio-medical engineer, too!!
Amir Reza HL yup! BME is widely misunderstood. One time actually someone asked me if me being a biomedical engineer meant I designed babies 😅 but it is out purpose here to inform the world about this amazing new field!!
Hello, I’m about to start my degree soon and I have a question regarding these two different degrees - I would like to focus on the medical side but primarily vaccines, viruses and generally genetic engineering. I have found many different answers and couldn’t find a conclusive one. Genetic engineering regarding the human body is my primary preference, and if so, which degree would fit more? Bio engineering or biomedical? Thanks ahead!
OfficalMcM hi! Thank you for reaching out 😊 genetic engineering can fall under both, BME and BioE. It will depend mostly on your school. Not every BME or BioE program focuses a concentration in genetic engineering, just just make sure you choose one that does. Also genetic engineering can be a Graduate degree as well, since it is a very specific focus. So if you’re interested in grad school, you can also do BME or BioE and then do genetic engineering. Hope this helps!
The BME Life Hey, thanks for the quick reply! My school offers the genetic engineering class in biotechnology, which was my initial choice regardless. Grad school is still far away, but I might eventually do that as well.
Great video, thank u so much. This year is my graduation in biology and BE and BME are interesting for me and I want to be more sure to make a decision.
Honestly! You’d be good with either or! If choose one but decide you want to focus on another, there should be some fluidity and flexibility in the jobs you apply to 😊
I see a lot of universities that I’m aiming for like UCLA have bioengineering but not biomedical engineering. I saw their curriculum and they do seem similar. Is it okay if I do apply for bioengineering but still learn stuff about biomedical engineering
I wish I had done Bio engineering instead of Chem E, it was no fun working for petroleum companies. I ended up going back to school for nursing, I’d say the pay increases were faster and much better in nursing believe it or not. But if I had to do it over d pick bioengineering.
If we do our bachelor degree in Bioengineering, can we do our master degree in Biomedical Engineering or Pharmacy? and, what is the similarities between Bioengineering and Pharmacy?
Do biomedical engineers also designs electrical devices or robotics besides of medical equipments? Bcz I don't have much interest in medical equipments designing? Plz let me know
Thank you so much for the video it was so helpful and full of information, may you please do a video how to become biomedical engineering from high school till getting a job in details, thanks again ❤❤
Hi, thank you so much! We touched on this subject during our podcast with Daisy, a high school student: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kPfiZ86WwWw.html You can skip to minute mark 1:16:28 if you'd like!
Just wondering, I know a bunch of people take the BMS (Biomedical Science) route to then further progress on to Med School. Would you have any idea if doing BME as an undergdad is as valuable as doing BMS ? In other words, would a BME graduate compete well with an applicant who's done BMS when it comes to med school applications? (I've heard you mention that some of your colleagues in uni were tryna get into medicine)
Hi Emmanuel! Thank you for reaching out :) That is a great question. I can't really answer which one is the best for med school, but I can tell you that from conversations that I have had with a BMS person, they do get to see more of the science and medicine courses during their undergrad. It makes sense because in engineering you have to take several classes in engineering, classes that a BMS doesnt have to take and rather they just learn more about in depth science and medicine. So I do think maybe a BMS will have more advantage in knowledge in a way. That is not to say that as a BME you couldn't compete against other majors when going into medical school. It is indeed true that many of the BMEs I know have gone (i.e. have already been accepted) into medical school. In fact, I have also heard a military surgeon himself who did Mechanical engineering in undergrad and later went into med school, that medical schools really enjoy having engineering students. This is because the core of an engineering degree is solving problems, which there will be a lot in the real clinical setting. So to answer your question, can a BME graduate compete well with a BMS? DEFINITELY! You bring a whole new set of skills that they wont have. Just like they will have a more in depth knowledge of science that maybe you wont have as a BME. In the end, it is really up to your interests. Hope this helps :)
@@TheBMELife Good answer, Meri! Indeed, perhaps BMS might have an edge in terms of having already touched up deeper into courses like histology, anatomy/physiology, pharmacology, it doesn't mean that a BME student is not qualified and has the right skills/attitude to learn it in med school as such. For example, in our anatomy class we didn't have to know ALL the muscles, really just very important ones and groups of it!
Biomed Master got you! I always say it’s really up to your individual interests to really decide what degree to go for. Of course, it’s a tough decision but I’m glad we have people like The Biomed Master to help answer these questions 😎
This year I'm about to take my first step in college year. I'm planning to take Biomedical engineering and I'm just thinking whether you can give me some insights or thoughts about this field. I'm not really good with mathematics especially on physics subject but can you give me idea is there is any chance that the principles of physics will have a huge role on this field. Hope you understand what I mean hahaha(Sorry for my English) Thanks in advance.☺️
Hey no worries about your english, it was really good! I personally wasn't great at physics and didn't find it to be a huge problem. My degree didnt have a focus on physics. However, BME degrees really vary across universities. I would check with your university of interest and see if they focus on physics. Mine personally didnt. Hope this helps!
I really liked this video! Super well put together. I go to the same school you graduated from! Would it be too much to get in contact to ask you BME-related questions?
GTivan Thank you so much! We really appreciate your feedback 😊 and yes! You can DM us on Instagram @TheBMELife if you’d like! Or really any social media platform, @TheBMELife 🤓
Great video! Just wondering: what was the medical device makeathon you mentioned called? I actually attend Rice University and wasn't even aware... Thanks!
I'm so glad you asked! Check out this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EenbCLkvL8M.html Rice was awesome, they came in 1st and 3rd place, we came in 2nd :)
Hello! Actually i've opted for bachelors in computer science engineering and the college will start the 1st semester soon(just thought that it would be a broader field- so ill have more career options but i am very interested in BME). I had opetd for math when i was in high school without biology, but im very interested in BME. I want to know if studying a masters course in BME after btech in csc is practical(i want to apply my knowledge of coding and computers in this field ). Will i struggle a lot with biology? What if i manage to cover the basics of biology during my btech(do you have any suggestions about how i can be at par with those who opted for both math and bio)? Are there any other options where they will teach me biology from scratch (because of my lack of knowledge) like integrated btech and mtech (maybe a course with a longer duration)? Is this choice worth it, do you know anyone like me? It would be really helpful if you could create a video on the channel about it for people like me. I'll be waiting for your reply. Thanks in advance.
Hey! I've got almost exactly the same situation. Maybe you have already found an answer..? Could be nice if you shared, what you've found, cuz, honestly, I have really confused thoughts about my studying.
So isn't biomedicine engineering specific tho? As in bio engineering is just a broad program which means that it needs masters and other additional degrees? Whilst the more specific ones are more attracting in the job market? Also I am not american and where I live bio medicial engineering is called medicine engineering so I am wondering if they are the same? Because I dont like chemistry that much and if I am not mistaken there is way more chemistry in bio engineering?
Informative video. Thank you. Can you start undergrad in bioengineering and then go on to specialize in biomedical at the graduate level? is that even an option.? Thanks
Hello,I'm majoring in biomedical science and was thinking about doing a master's in biomedical engineering. Will that be possible and do you anything about taking that route?
Hiii,I'm a pharmacy undergraduate....I'm really struggling to decide between bioengineering and Health informatics...... although I'm interested in bioengineering I'm worried about the job opportunities after graduation unlike health informatics which has many.....!!can anyone help me......?
Hello. I'm in my final year of my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. As I am a Bahamian, do you have any pointers for internationals trying to get a job sponsorship in the US?
Hey Mitzi! Hope you're doing great :D and the BAHAMAS, nice! Have you checked out this podcast yet where we talk with an international student who is a great friend of ours? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gtNDcpAQd5s.html Let me know what you think!
Like mentioned in the video, some universities call it Bioengineering and other universities call it Biomedical engineering. Some will even say “Bioengineering/Biomedical engineering”. Hope this helps 😊
Please answer. Okay so I want to study regenerative medicine and one of the majors that popped up was BME, do BME's study or have a change to study regenerative medicine and the human bodies cells? Do they get the chance to create new life with chemicals (I don't know the right word for what I'm trying to say but I hope you get the jest.)
Most masters in BME require that you have a bachelors in a related engineering or science field. I think making the switch would be possible, although you might need to get some extra BME-specific classes. I would check with your university of interest!
Hello! I believe you can switch, but it depends on your university program. The world of bioengineering is always growing with new discoveries, I think it's a field full of growth!
Yes! You can do a masters or PhD in BioEngineering. Check out this podcast we had with someone who did a mechanical engineering bachelors and a BME masters degree: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BSrhZWA8Aoo.html
I am from mechanical background can I pursue biotech or biomedical engineering as majors in my master's, if yes do I have ample job opportunities Thanks in advance
I recommend you watch our podcast with her, she graduated bachelors from India and is doing Masters in US. :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lsnBZUvbALs.html
I have one more question, being as my mentor , plz tell me that, how to get in Harvard medical school for BME bachelor's degree, what steps I have to do, plz plz plz tell me
@@ravinderprasad5487 I think the problem might be if you’re searching specifically for titles under “Biomedical Engineer”. It’s important to understand that most of the time, companies will NOT have positions titled “Biomedical Engineer” but rather positions like “quality engineer, product development engineer, manufacturing engineer, r & d engineer, etc”. Maybe that’s why you’re seeing such few results! But BME is definitely not that big on number of jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 21,200 jobs in 2019.
