I am doing my undergraduate right now, but I am not sure where I want to major in mechanical engineering or biology/chemistry and go into medical school.
Any advice?
2007-09-22 08:34:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Think about whether you want to spend your life working with people or working with machines. Then the choice is a lot simpler.
If you can't make that decision, You might also want to consider BioMechanical Engineering where you can design machinery in direct support of medicine.
2007-09-22 08:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into whether the medical schools you are most interested in accept mechanical engineering as the under grad major. I know there is some flexibility as to what undergraduate degrees you can have, but I just don't know how much. Always easier to decide as you go, until that point of no return comes. You may also be able to pick study classes your first two years of college that can be applied to mechanical engineering or pre-med degree. In that case, you will have more time to make your final decision also. You have to be decisive, but it never hurts to keep as many doors open as long as possible, without impacting your overall length of study of course.
2007-09-22 10:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by mythoughts 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your decision is between mechanical engineering and medical school, I wouldn't want you to be my Doctor.
But this is a decision no one can make for you, you have to go where your heart takes you, cause whatever you decide you are the one who has to go through it and benefit from it. One thing you have to take note of is that if you decide to go to medical school, you wouldn't start earning good money until you are atleast 30.
I am a mechanical engineer, but if I had to do it all over again, I would choose medical school.
GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-09-22 08:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mimo A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started as a premed biochemistry major, then switched to mechanical engineering.
Physician is a more rigorous field; the internship is much harder. The decision to switch wasn't based on difficulty though; it was the realization that I simply wasn't good enough with people to ever develop an adequate bedside manner. I prefer machines because I have direct control over what happens, and they always behave the same way in the same set of circumstances. Ultimately, go with what you are going to love to do.
2007-09-22 08:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like advanced math......differential equations and derivatives of functions? won't be doing much of them as a doctor.
Like human anatomy and biology and pharmacology? wont be doing much of them as a mechanical engineer.
look into biomedical engineerign or genetics engineering for a sort of blend between the two.
2007-09-22 08:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its Depends upon settlement . to settle in profession like doctor it will take around 10 years approx. but in the engineer it takes around 4 to 6 years ( after 12 th class). to get into IIT , u should work hard . IIT pattern is being changed so don't know the recent syllabus. but u should be too good in physics( and chemistry ) to get a good score in IIT-JEE. if u have strong feeling of serving people opt for Doctor profession ...... IITians will earn generally from 9 to 45 lakhs per annum for UG fresher...it may go up depending upon the need and talent present in the market.
2016-03-18 22:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider biomedical engineering.
2007-09-26 14:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by gzlakewood@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which do you like more? Lots of math, or lots of stress?
If you like math more, do engineering, America needs engineers more than it needs doctors.
2007-09-22 08:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can't decide, my opinion won't help you. But an MD looks good after anyones name and on your bank accounts.
2007-09-22 09:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋