Engineering major physics minor?

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The discussion centers on the decision to minor in physics while majoring in Biomedical Engineering. The participant expresses a newfound fascination with physics after taking Physics 1 and is considering the minor primarily for the challenge it presents. The consensus suggests that a physics minor may be less beneficial if pursued solely for the thrill, rather than a genuine interest in physics or a career path that integrates physics with engineering.

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  • Understanding of Biomedical Engineering principles
  • Basic knowledge of physics concepts
  • Familiarity with academic minor requirements
  • Awareness of career paths in engineering and physics
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  • Research the curriculum requirements for a physics minor at your institution
  • Explore career opportunities that combine Biomedical Engineering and physics
  • Investigate the impact of a physics minor on graduate school applications
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Students in engineering disciplines, particularly those considering a minor in physics, and individuals exploring the intersection of engineering and physics in their careers.

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Hey guys,

So here is my back story I majored in Biomedical engineering due to wanting to take challenging courses, and wanting a variety of math/ chemistry.

However I am taking physics 1 now, and it fascinated me how challenging it can really be.
So I am strongly considering minoring in physics, just for the thrill of it,
any thoughts on whether or not it would look good on paper?
 
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My guess would be that it will benefit you a lot less if you're just doing it for the challenge rather than because you really like physics and want to do something more physics-related with your engineering degree.
 

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