Which Grad Program is Better: Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics?

In summary, the speaker is finishing their undergraduate degree in physics and has multiple offers from graduate schools. They are seeking advice on which program, either biomedical engineering or medical physics, would offer better job opportunities and pay. They are equally interested in both programs and are open to any opinions. They also inquire about the possibility of switching careers from biomedical engineering to medical physics after obtaining a PhD or MS. The response is to choose the field that interests them more, whether it be patient care or the development of imaging technology.
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So, I am finishing my undergrad (physics) this year and have several offers from graduate schools. What I am looking for is some insight as to what career appears to be better as far as job opportunities and pay.

I am equally split on which program I like more, so that has become a non-factor. All the schools are also very decent in their respective fields. So I need advice as far as these two programs:

Biomedical Engineering (imaging track) or Medical Physics (therapeutic track)!

Any and all opinions are welcome!

--k
 
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Also...

How hard would it be, if I chose biomedical engineering, got my PhD or MS, and decided to jump ship and go into a career in medical physics?
 
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I think you should pick whichever field interests you more. Are you more interested in patient care or the design and development of imaging equipment and technology?
 

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