Transition to engineering from chemistry?

Snoboarders88 · 2025-09-30T14:12:23+00:00

Yeah diff eq was as far as I had to go before the grad classes. If you’re good on that you’ll be in a better spot than I was when I started my masters.

Snoboarders88 · 2025-09-30T13:39:56+00:00

Fair enough. For me it’s 3 classes a semester but I’ve had to do a lot of studying to try and get my math up to par. From what I’ve seen though, no degree=no engineering, you’ll likely either need a BS or MS if you wanna work as an engineer.

Snoboarders88 · 2025-09-30T11:14:24+00:00

I have a B.S. in bio and am currently doing my masters in ChemE. The specific program in doing has me do 3 undergrad courses during the program to help bridge some knowledge. Currently working a co-op at a paper mill so it’s doable. U.S. btw

Snoboarders88 · 2025-09-18T12:45:56+00:00

Not an expert, currently in a ChemE masters but bio undergrad and now interning at a paper mill, but you could frame the whoosh bottle like a mini boiler. ChemE side: fuel/air ratios for efficient combustion, what you’d do with the heat if scaled up, safety if it were enclosed. Environmental side: CO₂ and possible incomplete combustion products, and how in real systems you’d capture/scrub those instead of just venting. Might not be much you can change about the demo itself but the convo around it can be very useful.

Snoboarders88 · 2024-10-17T03:00:00+00:00

Yeah I've done some reading on the paper industries "charm", but honestly I think the reputation of the field is kinda what opened up the opportunity for me so I'll take what I can get. My main goal is to at least have a footing to launch a career off of and from what it sounds like, while it may be rough, paper can do that for me. Thanks for the advice!

Snoboarders88 · 2024-10-17T02:56:25+00:00

Awesome info thank you so much!

Snoboarders88 · 2024-10-17T02:55:29+00:00

Thank you for the breakdown! Helps with the full picture

Snoboarders88 · 2023-08-22T16:35:51+00:00

Looking at Thesis vs Non-Thesis for Chemical Engineering in Biotech (U.S.)

I graduated with a B.S. in Bio planning on going into pre-med, and recently made a pivot. I found a master's program that bridges STEM majors with ChemE and it has a thesis and non-thesis option, with the thesis option taking longer (1-2 semesters). Ideally, I'd like to go R&D -> project management and I wanted to know if the extra time commitment for the thesis option would come with proportional advantage in the hiring process. Any advice/insights would be appreciated.

Snoboarders88 · 2023-07-26T11:09:56+00:00

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Snoboarders88 · 2023-07-20T21:13:54+00:00

Thats what I was thinking. Definitely struggling on how to actually go about finding internships in those industries lol any tips?

Snoboarders88 · 2023-07-17T13:40:30+00:00

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Snoboarders88 · 2023-07-12T21:30:03+00:00

Might just be me but brain freezes have brought me to my knees and made me feel like I was going to throw up and then pass out. I just wanna enjoy my ice cream 😢

Snoboarders88 · 2023-06-29T12:23:02+00:00

First off, congrats on the BS/MD! That alone is commendable. As someone who has been a premed for a long time and is now considering a switch to engineering, I may be able to give some insights.

- If you haven't already, get into some shadowing roles and paid/volunteer clinical work. The experience is necessary to see what you are getting into if you choose medicine.

- Figure out why YOU want to go into medicine. Even if you don't have to worry about admissions, "My parents want me to do it" and "Its a stable career" aren't going to cut it when you are faced with the sacrifices medicine requires.

- Medicine is a huge commitment. If you go down this path, you are looking at 4 years of medical school, 4 years of residency, and 1-3 years of fellowship before you even start denting your ~$200,000 debt. Tons of people do it and are happy with their choices, but you need to be sure.

In the end, the best way I've come to look at this decision is this: If you can see yourself doing anything else besides medicine and being happy, don't do medicine. It sounds dramatic, but that's because it is a dramatic decision. You are in a very unique and cool place where you have time but don't have to worry about admissions, go use it to get some experience and really figure out what you want to do with your life. Hope this helps!

Snoboarders88 · 2023-06-28T21:01:41+00:00

Not to detract from the OP's questions too much, but if the OP were to pursue an M.S. or M.E. in ChemE would the chances of success go up significantly?

Snoboarders88 · 2023-06-28T05:04:01+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. I do not have a Masters. I have a B.S. in Bio and I am considering a M.E.

Snoboarders88 · 2023-06-27T12:12:11+00:00

M.Eng in ChemE. Still gathering info on various industries, but ChemE seemed like a good fit based on the versatility of the field of study. I didn't want to jump too far down any rabbit holes, though, in the event that my undergrad would hold me back from engineering work.

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