morethansunshine

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I forgot to mention that i am planning on getting a masters degree in an engineering field. I have heard of Boston University's LEAP program, and I will definitely be applying there. What I was wondering was, with the qualifications that I have, how likely will I be able to get into masters programs in other schools (UCSB, for example)? And do any of you recommend a good program for me?

Hello everyone! I've been lurking these forums for a while now so I decided to finally submit my first post! I am a senior life sciences student at UCLA, under the Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics department. In my university, this is regarded as the hardest and most analytically-intensive major in the life science department. With that being said, I will be graduating with a meager 3.45/4.0 GPA, but with a research experience under a virology lab as well as in an algae lab. Very recently, I got interested in engineering -- specifically in bioengineering since I have been working with Hydrogen production of algae for bioenergy and I naturally want to take it a step further and work outside of the lab and into the industry. I know getting into something that I am not accustomed to is difficult, but I would just like to know your opinions. What my mindset as of the moment is to find a job in the industry where I get to work closely with engineers so that I could see what I would be going into. Other than that, how do you recommend me preparing for this type of transition?