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What do you think are the best minors for a BME major?

I know what I want to major in, but I'm wondering if computer science is a good minor.
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Ken’s Answer

There are many minors that would support a BME major very nicely. Computer science, physics, statistics, and biology jump to mind.
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Yee’s Answer

Computer science is a good minor for practically every major. There are very few majors where you won't encounter a problem that can't be solved more quickly with the use of a computer program. That's the reason why you see software developers in practically every industry across the board. The reason why you may want to minor in computer science is because there will be instances where a custom application can save you a lot of time once you are proficient in writing computer programs.

Pertaining to biomedical engineering... I would think that more and more medical devices are, or will be, firmware driven.
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james’s Answer

Oluomachi, Yee Ja is 100% correct. Almost no matter what you major in, a minor in Computer Science can give you skills that can help you with solving problems that you will encounter. Biomedical Engineering combines multiple disciplines, including among others: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, Biology, many subfields of Biology, and more. Much of BME will involve the use of computers: in devices themselves, in external equipment that controls devices, as part of the equipment used to gather and analyze data necessary to monitor devices, learn how the devices work or need to work, as part of modeling physical, mechanical and biological systems, and more. Your skills in the use of computers and such technology will only help you solve the problems you're faced with more easily. BME is an exciting field with amazing technology being developed. Best of luck to you.
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Brayden’s Answer

Hello!

A CS minor would not hurt as much of the medical industry involves using some type of electrical systems to control the application so having some basic background of how they products function would be beneficial. I would say maybe a minor in human anatomy or biology could also be other beneficial minors. One of the challenging parts about medical industry is understanding all the terminology thats involved with human body parts. I know that is something I struggle with when my work is discussing where a implant goes or the muscle or bones that surround a fracture site and its something that I wish I could of learned while in school. But in the end you cant go wrong with a CS minor because virtually everything is involving electronics so it doesnt hurt to have some background.

Hope this helps! Good luck!
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Mark’s Answer

As you will see, there are several assenting answers on selecting Comp Sci as a minor. I agree with this as well, but for a slightly different reason. The other answers are absolutely correct for the reasons they have provided. When I took comp sci classes, I learned a new way of looking at a problem. One thing I have learned over the years is that no matter what profession you pursue, the objective is to solve a problem. That's really it. The challenge is HOW to solve the problem. Sciences will use the scientific approach, which is very methodical in its structure. Comp sci teaches a methodical way of approaching a problem as well, but it's about how you structure the solution that shows its value. I was an education major but I learned a different method to approaching the HOW I taught that was of value. Today, I review contract language to solve what the customer wants its invoice to look like versus how our systems have been designed to make the invoice appear. My comp sci education helped me learn how to approach the same issues and see different ways to get a resolution that matches the requirements (with the least amount of work for all involved).
So yes, a comp sci minor will serve you well in learning how to take the facts , details and information before you and see possible solutions you may not have even thought about before.
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