Biomedical Engineering

I chose BME as my major because I like how it combines problem solve with science. There was a heavy lab component and plenty of group projects. It was great for collaboration but definitely time-intensive. Still, seeing concepts turn into tangible devices or analysis tools makes the effort worth it, and the degree opens doors to diverse paths in biotech, research, or grad school. Personally, I was involved a lot in doing research during undergrad, and I’m continuing this path as a PhD student. I think the engineering mindset I got from BME definitely helped me a lot for doing research. Overall, if you enjoy problem-solving at the intersection of technology and health, BME is a great choice.

At UCLA, BioE is a very chaotic major but I personally feel fulfilled by the things I've learned. It focuses mostly on wet lab tissue engineering which isn't what I want to go into, but has taught me lots of interesting things.

I think a lot of people expect the major to have a lot of biology and chemistry, and really hands on with medicine and studying the body. However, it is still an ENGINEERING major, which means that you do a lot of computer and code based program, looking at exercices in an engineering perspective.

I think biomedical engineering is really interesting because it combines problem-solving with helping people in a real way. As a freshman, it seems exciting to learn how things like prosthetics and medical devices are designed and how they can improve patients’ lives. I like that it’s a field where you can use science and creativity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare.

The biomedical engineering major is a hard major that requires a great deal of tenacity. However, upong completing the work assigned you feel a great sense of relief and accomplishment.

Its the best I love it so much. Everybody is super nice and supportive of me!!