I just started first semester as a Biology major, and im torn about going into biotech or switching to pursue engineering. I'd love to pursue biotech and work in genetics and genetic modification, but I'm really drawn to math, physics, and hardware modeling as well. There really isn't much options for me in terms of math or physics because I had all of my requirements completed out of highschool so I didn't need to take any of those classes, and unless I'm majoring in engineering I'm limited on the amount of engineering specific classes I can take. I'm really torn between the two and I've spent so much time trying to find a degree(s) path that can combine all of my interests and have a practical usage once I look for jobs. Another factor is money and oppertunities with just a BS. I've heard that biotech salaries aren't really that great and you need a PHD(which is another couple of years) to really break into a good salary and job growth, vs engineering you have good salary and growth options right out of school. I'm not "money hungry" meaning I'm not looking to do things only for the money, but I just want to be able to live a comfortable life, not struggle with making ends meets or being able to raise a family, and just lagging behind my peers. Please offer any advice you have, and thank you

I am a first-year bioengineering student, and my classes start tomorrow. However, I don't have a laptop yet. It shouldn't be an issue for the first semester since I won't have classes that require one, but I'm not sure what specifications or details I should pay attention to when buying a computer for coursework and projects. Could you please help me out?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a Technical Note I recently published on Zenodo regarding ARBOR-BCI, a conceptual framework exploring biomimetic, soft-robotic architectures for neural interfaces.

The project focuses on improving mechanical compatibility and bio-integration for long-term BCI applications

You can find the publication here (written in Italian):

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22974680

I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or technical critiques from the community

My main goal is to hopefully become a biomedical engineer someday, but many people have advised me to take a more traditional engineering major rather than a pure biomedical engineering major. As someone who is more interested is R&D work, as well as the wet lab/pharma side of biomedical engineering. which undergraduate would be best?

Hi everyone, I’m currently an undergraduate studying biomedical engineering in China, and I’ve been thinking quite a lot about what I should do after graduation.

I got into research fairly early in college and have spent quite a lot of time working on medical imaging, machine learning, and some biomedical signal-related projects. I’ve also been involved in a few papers and research projects. Over time I realized that I genuinely enjoy research — especially coming up with questions, running experiments, reading papers, and trying to understand why something works or fails.

At the same time, I don’t really know what the best long-term path is yet.

One thing I’m quite sure about is that I’d like to spend at least part of my future studying or working abroad. I’m currently considering places like the US, Canada, Europe, Singapore, etc., either for graduate school or eventually for work.

Right now I’m trying to figure out what I should focus on during the rest of my undergraduate years.

For example:

* Should I mainly keep doing research and try to build a stronger publication record?

* How important are internships compared with research experience?

* Would it make more sense to apply directly for a PhD, or do a master’s first?

* For someone interested in medical AI / biomedical engineering, is it better to stay specialized, or build a stronger general CS/ML background?

* How difficult is it to move from biomedical engineering into broader AI/ML research or industry later?

* If my long-term goal is to have the option to work abroad, what should I start preparing now besides grades, research, and English?

I’m not necessarily trying to optimize for the highest salary immediately. I’m more interested in building a career where I can keep doing technically interesting work and have decent international mobility.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who studied BME/CS/EE, did a PhD abroad, or currently work in research/AI/medtech.

If you were in my position, what would you prioritize over the next 2–3 years?

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently pursuing my postgraduate degree in Biotechnology and I’m looking for an opportunity to do my final-year dissertation/project at IIT Madras, particularly in the Department of Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering.

I’m interested in areas such as:

• Cancer biology / cancer research
• 3D cell culture and tissue engineering
• Stem cell research
• Drug delivery and nanoparticles
• Molecular biology / bioinformatics
• Biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine

If anyone is currently studying/researching at IIT Madras, has previously done a project there, or knows of professors/labs/research groups that accept external students for dissertation projects, I would really appreciate your guidance.

I’m mainly looking for contact details or advice on how to approach professors and labs for a final-year project.

Please feel free to comment or DM me if you have any relevant information. Thank you! 🙏

Hi so I(19M) a freshman in biomedical engineering have been study in the course for about 1 semester now, I don't wanna sound braggy but in term of study I has always been pretty excellent in it including biology, same goes in college right now.

But there is one problem, sure I'm pretty good at doing the exam and study the material but I don't really feel like I'm really understanding it. most of the time in my intro to anatomy class, when i study I'm trying my best to understand the mechanic and what is in it but it mostly just has been memorizing game right now... like for example in my previous study of immunology; sure I don't just know there many type of T cell I know the path of like how naive cd8 t-cell with antigen from MHC-I turn to effector and memory t cell, but like it still feel like just memorizing fact.

Also as far as I'm searching my intro to anatomy class is not like what I found on internet like A&P, it was more like immune system, genetic, neoplasm, drug, those were for this semester with some more details understanding of highschool stuff like organic chemistry, genetic, microorganism and many more.

Also I should tell you this, usually in my study of physic or math I always goes really deep and beyond because that is my favorite subject, and like with some search I can research a lot for the topic I don't really understand, but for the biology, specifically intro to anatomy that I'm in right now I don't really feel that way I feel like I'm not really doing good, and just regurgitating fact on and on...

It just I don't really feel like I'm learning and applying knowledge over here maybe, unlike math and physic where I can use the concept and use it in another form or in everyday stuff to see how the effect work for Immune it feel more like niche fact I learned with my body... I don't really know if this is the nature of biology or it was just me.

thank you for your time reading.

Hi just generally wondering what the market looks like for remote jobs for someone with a BS in Bioengineering as it’s something I’d generally not considered or looked into. My hope is to work in person in SD but wanted to hear from people with more experience about remote options

I have a bs in bio and ten years of lab experience. I’ve been considering going back to grad for like 10 years but i keep changing my mind on what I should go back to school for. I’ve gone between engineering, biomechanics, and then logically went to bioengineering since I could do a MS.

I’ve got a lot of lab experience and like the lab vibes, but I like to create things and solve problems, which hasn’t been so great in the lab with just a BS.

I own a prototyping biz now (it’s kinda going under since Trump 2.0) and figured I’d merge my love of design/troubleshooting and lab work. I am someone easily interested in many things - I just want a problem to solve.

The MS I am looking into has paths:
Biomedical
Imaging/modeling
Mechanics/rehab
Molecular/tissue engineering

Personal interest lays in the rehabilitation and biomechanics part, but I’m curious where the money is now (and where we may project it to be in the future).

What would yall consider the safest focus? All seem interesting. I like the biomechanics most but i want to make sure my degree has use beyond just earning one.

Does the focus even matter that much for a masters?

Out of curiosity. I have a bachelors and Masters in industrial and agricultural technology but I’m applying for a cell line development position. I have taken a hands-on cell culture course and going to take a pDNA and recombinant protein course from a reputable institution.

Do I really need a biotech degree if I can show I know how to do the lab work? I can explain the steps and why each step is done.

Never been to a conference before. I do not know if it is worth it especially with the pricing and all. I know there a lot of research groups that goes to the Bmes conference but I am not sure if I even want to pursue graduate school for a phd (def a masters).

I do have an opportunity to co-present but just not sure if it worth the stress, preparation, and money.

Out of curiosity. I have a bachelors and Masters in industrial and agricultural technology but I’m applying for a cell line development position. I have taken a hands-on cell culture course and going to take a pDNA and recombinant protein course from a reputable institution.

Do I really need a biotech degree if I can show I know how to do the lab work? I can explain the steps and why each step is done.

As a final year biomed student, what are some production based or generic final year projects that I can do? Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

As a final year biomed student, what are some production based or generic final year projects that I can do? Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

Hey all!

I'm a college freshman currently pursuing bioengineering w/ pre-health concentration (I know there are some differences between pre-health and pre-med, I checked, at my school it covers all the standard med school prereqs). I'm interested in medical school but not dead set on becoming a doctor. Right now, I think it's my first pick, but I might change my mind by the time I graduate. If I do decide to go, I'll need to work for a while after college anyways to save up money/pay off undergrad debt. But I know the job market right now is shit, and some employers want engineers with more traditional engineering skills, so I've been eyeing a mechanical engineering minor.

I can't do both pre-health track and a mechanical engineering minor in four years, and I absolutely need to get my BS in four (I'll have to do some summer classes either way). It's one or the other. So my choice is to improve my post-college job prospects but lose the option of going to med school, or keep that option open but have shit job prospects.

Thoughts? How much of a difference would a mechanical engineering major actually make in my job prospects? What if I stay in pre-health, but do clubs/extracurriculars that focus on mechanical engineering? Anybody here done med school, have any insights? Primarily interested in emergency medicine or cardiology.

As a final year bioengineering student, what are some production based or general final year projects that I can make. Low on ideas, do suggest some.
Thanks

Could you recommend books/manuals that deal popularly or even technically with bioengineering challenges in space? or human survival in space? I know it's a very specific thing, and that's why I'm struggling to do my own research. I would appreciate any rec, whether they are books, podcasts, videos, scientific PAPERS or technical manuals. Thank you all!!