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What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering

,What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering, but I don't really know what to study to help me go into in im finshing my first year of high school, and i took honors biology, got a 4 on the final and Integrated Mathematics 2, and i am taking Chemistry, geometry next year I have a career path going for coding so what classes can i take that would help me

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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

You're doing great with biology, chemistry, and math. Keep going with calculus and physics, as they're important for engineering and modeling. Try to learn CAD, Python, 3D modeling, simulation software, and medical imaging. Planning your courses well will help too.

Getting involved in engineering or life-science projects, and doing shadowing, volunteering, or internships, will give you valuable exposure. These activities will help you improve your communication and problem-solving skills.
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Kalyan’s Answer

You’re actually in a good position already. For biomedical engineering, the biggest thing is to build a strong base in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and coding — not to find one perfect “biomedical engineering” class in high school. Colleges usually want to see that you challenged yourself in STEM and can handle rigorous coursework. 1 2
Given what you shared, here’s what I’d aim for:

Math: make sure your path gets you to Algebra 2/Integrated Math 3, then Pre-Calculus, then Calculus if possible by senior year. Calculus is one of the most useful classes for engineering preparation. 1 3 4
Science: your Chemistry next year is a smart move. After that, prioritize Physics, because physics is especially important for engineering, and advanced biology also helps for the “bio” side of biomedical engineering. 1 5 6
Coding / CS: stay on the coding path. Computer science is very useful in biomedical engineering for things like medical devices, data analysis, and imaging. Python is especially valuable. 7 8 9
Best electives if offered: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Anatomy/Physiology, Biotechnology, Engineering Design, Robotics, or Computer Science. Those all fit well with biomedical engineering. 5 6
Outside class: join STEM clubs, robotics, science fair, coding projects, or summer STEM programs. Biomedical engineering applicants get stronger when they show both coursework and real interest. 10 11 12

My recommendation: treat math as your #1 priority. A lot of students think biology is the main thing for biomedical engineering, but in college the harder adjustment is often the engineering math and physics. If you stay strong in coding too, you’ll be in even better shape. 2 1
A simple high-school target could look like this:

Next year: Chemistry + Geometry + Coding
Then: Physics + higher math
Before graduation: Pre-Calc/Calc + at least one advanced science + continued CS

Your best next move is to meet with your school counselor and say: “I want a math/science schedule that prepares me for biomedical engineering and gets me as far as possible in math by senior year.” That one conversation will make the rest much clearer.
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Sherry’s Answer

Hi, I was a biomedical engineering major. Sounds like you are on the right path. Prioritize 4 years of math and science at your high school, especially physics and AP Calculus if offered. As you become an upper classmen, take advantage of any related electives. For example, some schools may offer things like AP Biology, medical ethics, anatomy/physiology, etc. Additionally, many colleges offer summer programs for high school students to explore topics in fields they are interested in. These programs are usually open to students finishing their 10th grade year and up, but applications are usually due in Jan/Feb, so do some research this summer on nearby colleges and/or virtual programs so you can be prepared this winter. You can also explore volunteering or working a summer job in an related environment...a physical therapy office or volunteering with a place that works with people that have physical disabilities. You can see first hand how impactful various types of assistive devices can be. All these things together help you develop a narrative you can write about on college applications that demonstrate your interest and commitment to pursuing a career in biomedical engineering.
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