Do I HAVE to have an undergrad engineering degree to become a Biomedical Engineer?

Question

The college I'm going to doesn't offer a biomedical engineering degree. I was planning on getting a B.S. in Biology, then going on to graduate school and getting a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering.

I've heard some people say that you MUST get a B.S. in some sort of engineering field, and some people have said that you don't have to-you can get an undergrad degree in Biology.

Answer 1

No, you do not have to have an engineering degree to start graduate studies in biomedical engineering.  The decision about what undergraduate courses you need will be determined by the admissions committee of the particular department to which you apply to study for a PhD.

Answer 2

In Canada, you need a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, from a University.  A 3 year diploma from a college isn't good enough.

Your best bet is to ask the board that grants the engineering licenses in your province or state.  They'll help you identify a qualifying educational path.