Is it worth doing a second bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering
I need some advice about changing my major and I’m feeling really stressed about this.
I’m currently doing a BSc in Radiography in a sri lankan university, but my dream job is to become a Biomedical Engineer. I studied my ALs in physical science stream. I feel like biomedical engineering is the field I really want to be in.
be honest, I’ve wanted to be a biomedical engineer so badly for a long time, and that’s why I’m seriously considering doing another BSc instead of going through the MSc path.
Now I’m stuck between two options:
- Finish my Radiography degree, work, and then do an MSc in Biomedical Engineering.
- After finishing Radiography, start again and do a BSc in Biomedical Engineering from the beginning.
The problem is I will be turning 24 this year,And now im in the second year of the uni. So i will turning 26 or 27 when im graduating. so if I start another BSc right after this one I will graduate around 33 - 34 . I’m worried if that’s too late and also I will have to think about money and scholarships.
My plan was maybe to work as a radiographer, save money, and then go abroad for Biomedical Engineering (countries like Germany, China, Malaysia, etc.). But I don’t know if doing a second bachelor’s degree is a good idea or if I should go through the MSc path instead.
Do you think doing a second BSc is worth it, or is it better to do an MSc in Biomedical Engineering with a Radiography background?
I would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. I’m feeling quite lost and trying to make the right long term decision.
Thank you so much.
Posted Mar 30, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC