Is an engineering minor worth it?

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The discussion centers on the value of obtaining a biomedical engineering minor while majoring in biostatistics and physics with a biophysics concentration. Participants emphasize that while the minor may be easy to achieve due to course overlap, it does not significantly enhance practical skills or employability in fields like medical physics. The consensus suggests that pursuing courses of genuine interest is more beneficial than merely obtaining a minor, which is often viewed as less valuable in the job market.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of biostatistics and physics fundamentals
  • Familiarity with biomedical engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of medical physics career pathways
  • Awareness of academic structures regarding minors and electives
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  • Research the specific skills required in medical physics roles
  • Explore elective courses that enhance practical skills in biophysics
  • Investigate the job market demand for biomedical engineering minors
  • Learn about alternative qualifications or certifications in medical physics
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Students majoring in biostatistics, physics, or related fields considering a biomedical engineering minor, as well as those exploring career paths in medical physics or seeking to enhance their practical skill set.

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Hi! I'm currently majoring in biostatistics and physics (biophysics concentration). Because there is significant overlap between the biophysics and biomedical engineering majors, if I take a few extra classes, I'd get a biomedical engineering minor. I'm looking to go into medical physics and maybe getting my mph, but even though it would actually be really easy to get a bme minor, I'm not sure if it would help me in any way? Should I do it?
 
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I have honestly never heard of someone having an engineering minor.
 
Will the earning of that minor mean that you know how to DO more things than you would without the minor? Other than just your courses for the major field of your choice, try to learn courses that will help you be able to DO MORE THINGS, like practical things, practical skills.
 
Generally, minors are worth slightly less than the paper they're printed on.
 
don't bother with a minor, just take classes that interest you. a minor is simply electrives focused on one area. You can do that same thing in any area you want
 

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