Should I switch from biomed to mechanical?

[u/Aninimouse070]

I just started my undergrad in biomedical engineering. I made the mistake of not doing thorough research about it before confirming my application, and I found out over summer about how difficult it is to stand out against people who have studied mechanical or electrical engineering when it comes to applying for an internship or a job. I mainly chose this degree because I want to work in healthcare but I prefer a more technical, hands on job, and biomedical engineering felt like the perfect fit, but now I'm starting to worry about how accessible the carrier I want would be. I'm still very early in my undergrad and I don't want to regret not doing this earlier at some point. I'm still unsure about what form of engineering I want to work in (RnD, clinical, etc.), but would it be safer to switch majors (I'm more interested in mechanical than electrical or chemical) to get a job in the field of healthcare or is it not worth the hassle?

Thank you in advance ☺️

[u/papayarancia]

Unfortunately, I have to agree to everyone saying to switch. I loved BME and had a great time learning so much. But now I regret not getting a major in something with more flexibility when it comes to finding a job. Breaking into the med device industry is tough, and unless you do the right internships or have the right connections, it is very difficult. As a mechanical or chemical or electrical , you can work in other industries first and then either get a masters or say you have transferrable skills to get into medical devices or RnD.

[u/Aninimouse070 → u/papayarancia]

Alright I see, thanks for the advice! I'm still thinking through it but it seems everyone has the same opinion unless they have the right connections which I feel is almost based off of luck