Masters Program in a different field (BME -> CS/CE)

[mikeb]

Hey I'm a BME who is taking a lot of electives in CompSci (probably 5-7 classes) do you think I would be a strong candidate for a masters in CS or Computer Engineering? I'm mostly interested in robotics and that's why I want to pursue those fields for my masters.

Thanks.

[LeNea]

I don't personally know, that depends a lot on your program you are coming from and where you are going. And, I'm not in your field but have a dear friend who is. Suggestions, however:

-Identify programs you would be interested in and look at the coursework required for admission. Most will cite specific work that needs to be done before entering the program. Does your coursework fit into these criteria, or should you add more classes, or perhaps adjust what electives you are planning to take?

-Talk to your current CS/CE profs about it. They can give you insight on what electives to take, if you still have some left to burn.

-If you REALLY want to change, look at the time it would take to add a CS/CE major or minor to your coursework to make you a stronger candidate for admission.