Hello everyone! I'm an upcoming undergraduate student in the UK and need some advice. I've been admitted to the University of Leeds to study medical engineering. However, during my research, I came across information suggesting that there might be limited job opportunities just with a bachelor's degree compared to other engineering majors. I've also heard that people with mechanical or chemical engineering backgrounds can often do the same jobs as biomedical engineers.
Considering that I plan to work for a few years before pursuing a master's degree and need to support myself financially, I want to make a realistic decision. BME genuinely interests me, but I'm unsure about the potential career prospects. On the other hand, I have an opportunity to apply for chemical engineering at Queen's University Belfast and also get the chance to apply to biomedical science at other universities.
I would greatly appreciate advice from people who have pursued BME, chemical engineering, or biomedical science or even switched between the two fields. The BME program at my university has a mechanical engineering focus for the first two years. I want to make sure I make an informed choice that aligns with my career goals and provides stability. Thank you so much for the help!