Biochemical Engineering Vs Dental School

Battle of the Sciences: Dental Vs. Biochemical Engineering Deciding what I want to do for the next 60 years of my life is a pretty big step, especially at the young age of eighteen. Making this decision involves choosing a school that is well suited for me, and picking a field to major in. Fortunately, I have half of the process figured out. I have chosen to attend Augustana University this upcoming fall (Go Vikings!), but am still undecided as to what my major will be. I have always been fascinated with science, which led me in the direction of a health related future. But narrowing it down to the perfect job, is deeming almost impossible. Because the Health Industry is growing at a rapid rate there are numerous employment options available,
Whether I pick Dentistry, or Biochemical Engineering I will have to continue my studies elsewhere to obtain my final degree. Undergraduate school for both programs consists of four years, but graduate school is a different story. Dental school would add another four years on, for a combined total of eight years of schooling once I graduate from high school. My title at that point in time would be DMD, Doctor of Dental Medicine. If I would want to expand into a specialized area, that would be an addition to the amount of schooling required. Graduate school for Biochemical Engineering is only half of dental school, making schooling only six years. The amount of schooling does not determine my final decision, which brings about my next
This brings up my next option to weigh. I have always thought of myself as being able to communicate with others, and relate with them on a personal level. As I mentioned early, to get accepted into a Dental school I would need to pass the expectations of an interviewing process. If I were to take this path, I would prove to others that I am a professional that is capable of handling social situations. On the same note, as a Biochemical Engineer I would work with a group of other engineers who process the same information that I would. I would have to be able to communicate my thoughts and opinions with them, but meeting new people would not prove to be a daily task. While both involve communication, they just happen to be different