Comparing Majors: Mechanical vs. Biomedical Engineering | Key Differences & Career Paths
Mechanical engineering major Paul Ferrer (ENG’24) sees physics and math in everything around him, from air-conditioning systems to the weight-bearing capacity of structures and how planes take flight. For biomedical engineering major Arjavi Vyas (ENG’24), her academic world combines physics, math, biology, human physiology, and chemistry.
In this episode of Boston University's Compare Mode series, Ferrer and Vyas compare mechanical and biomedical engineering, discussing the unique academic challenges of their programs, diverse career opportunities, and even the surprising benefits of their homework. Watch now to explore the key differences between mechanical and biomedical engineering majors at BU.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Introductions
0:12 What does being a mechanical engineering major involve?
0:30 What does being a biomedical engineering major involve?
0:57 What types of careers are possible with a degree in mechanical engineering?
1:23 What types of careers are possible with a degree in biomedical engineering?
1:58 Where do you spend most of your time on Boston University's campus?
2:15 How much homework do you have as a mechanical engineering major?
2:31 How much homework do you have as a biomedical engineering major?
3:19 Outro
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