Is Life Sciences suitable if I want to study problems that cross biology, chemistry, and engineering?
Some Life Sciences programs can let you study problems connected to engineering through areas such as biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and data analysis, built on biology and chemistry. However, the scope and depth of engineering and the related research areas differ by program, so check whether the curriculum includes the engineering area you want to study.
Key points
- Biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and biomaterials can be interdisciplinary areas.
- Courses in mathematics, physics, programming, and experimental design can broaden links with engineering.
- The depth of engineering available within Life Sciences varies by program.
Things to check
- Course structures, laboratories, and flexibility in choosing subjects vary by university, faculty, and program; check official curriculum and course information.