How do I choose between engineering and medicine?

Knowing where your aptitude lies is essential because it helps you gain expertise in a domain you’re good at. Students with higher aptitudes in numerals, physics, or experiments, can opt for engineering. On the other hand, students with a higher aptitude in anatomy, life sciences, human studies, etc.

Do doctors like math?

Most doctors only really need a good grasp of arithmetic (not math). Being able to add, subtract, divide and multiply on the fly. They also need to know how to read graphs, as well as get a quick understanding of what they represent (it’s a similar story for physics).

Is it difficult to choose between engineering and medicine?

Students across the world find themselves at the crossroads after completing their high school. It is really confusing to decide between these two fields of science and choose one as a career. For toppers, the decision to opt between engineering and medicine is the most difficult task.

Do medical doctors earn more than engineers?

In most other parts of the world, medical doctors averagely earn more than engineers. On the ease of getting admission and cost and length of study, Engineering comes out on top. On the training, job prospects and earning potential, Medicine wins.

What subjects do you need to become an engineer?

Engineering applicants should expect to be able to demonstrate a solid background in mathematics and science subjects like Chemistry and Physics. So the more courses high school students can take in these subjects, the better.

How many years does it take to get an engineering degree?

On average it takes 5 years to get an engineering degree. Medical schools, in the US, require pre-medical training for a medical degree. The four years of medical school consist of pre-clinical and clinical courses. The final degree is MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).