Ms Brooks Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 DD-13 just announced she wants to go for Biomedical Engineering in college. What kind of classes besides the obvious math, English, and science should I include in her 9th grade year? I am planning on doing a blend of online JC classes and individual classes from Laurel Springs. The only class I feel comfortable teaching is an AP Human Geography course. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For a student going into any STEM field a good foundation in math and science is important. Strong math classes are important, but even more so understanding the math before just moving on. Physics is good for any engineering; biology and chemistry are important for Biomedical Engineering. I'd also through in statistics because I think it's important for everyone. In general a solid high school class load would include: English - 4 years Science - I'd aim for a minimum of biology, chemistry, physics for a STEM student; you might add second years of these courses or add anatomy and physiology Math - 4 years starting wherever she is at Foreign Language - I'd do a minimum of 2 years History/Social studies - 3 years You can add in more core classes, more foreign language, other electives, etc. I would let her pick some classes and go from there. Weighting the courses toward a heavier load is more competitive if trying to get into harder schools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 My kid has a similar aspiration! We decided to throw in programming in addition to regular sciences. We keep being told that majoring in electrical engineering or computers could be a better path to work in that field since apparently biomedical engineering is too general. Don't take my word on this since we don't know much but are seeking same answers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Do you think she wants to use BME as a path to medical school or to work an engineering job? I'm not sure it influences what she does in high school, but it might influence what she does in college. A fair number of BME students go on to medical school is why I ask. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone Biomedical Engineering - not sure if I would have gone to med school or not. As it was I went Chemical Engineering to medical school. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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