Please forgive me if this post will be slightly irrelevant. I am really sorry to bother you but i really need some advice on Biomedical engineering . Here is my post from ATAR notes , it would be awesome if you could share some insight . Thankyou
!URGENT! Monash Science Degree VS RMIT Biomed engineering degree
Background - I completed VCE last year with an atar of 91.45 from John Monash Science school . I received a study score of 36 in Maths Methods . I have always been interested in the medical field however due to the high competition to get into the Med courses I have decided to avoid the hassle . I enjoy biology and chemistry a lot and want to peruse a career in those fields .
Dilemma ; I was offered my first preference (Biomed Engineering @ RMIT) and later in the second round was also offered Monash Science ( 3rd Preference ) . After some research in both courses I have no idea to which I should join .
Monash Science Pros the course is very flexible .
- If I find any subjects difficult I could simply drop them.
- Prestige
- I am very familiar with the university ( I went to JMSS)
- I have a lot of friends doing Science.
- Many different carrier pathways
Monash Science Cons The single biggest worry I have is not being able to maintain a 70 plus average (wam)
- On completion of the science degree I have to complete a postgrad degree to have any job prospects .
- I have to maintain a high Wam if I want to transfer to any courses
RMIT Pros 4 years honors degree , so after completion I am able to seek a job .
- Campus in the city .
- Job security, as I believe this is a growing field .
- I would be able to get a job even if I dont do too well
Rmit Cons - No Prestige
- I have heard that their facilities are not as advanced as Monash
- I enjoy math but feel as though I will not be able to cope
- I am more focused on the medical aspects of the degree
So here is my question . What pathway do you guys think is better for me in the long run if I want to have a high chance of being employed ?
1- 1 year of Monash science and then transfer into engineering or Radiography ( I have to have a high WAM and complete a sequence on math I am afraid I wont be able to do so well )
2- Completing the Biomed Eng degree at RMIT.
3- Completing my science degree and applying for a post grad course .
Also would you guys be able to answer the following questions
1- Would I be able to sit the GAMSAT and apply for post grad med through the RMIT Bio Med Eng degree ?.
2- Do Biomedical engineers who have graduated from Monash have a higher chance of employment than RMIT graduates ?
3 - Does the RMIT course have a heavy emphasis on maths ?
I received a study score of 36 In Math Methods last year and I am worried that I will not be able to cope with the math in the engineering course .
Thankyou to anyone who has taken time out of their busy day to answer any of my questions . I have listed this post as urgent as O-week starts next week and I want to make a decision ASAP . Please forgive me for any grammatical errors as I am in a bit of a rush .
Thanks again ATAR notes for all the help over the years .
Regards Rohan .