Is it better to have a bachelors in say electrical engineering and then get a masters in biomedical engineering or to get a bachelors in biomedical engineering and get a masters in a specific field?

Dear Rachel, 

If it were 10 years ago, I would definitely advise getting a bachelors degree in a traditional engineering major, but now, depending on the institution, there are some excellent bachelors programs in biomedical engineering because the job opportunities have expanded so much in the past several years.  From an employer's standpoint, there may still be an advantage to having a bachelors degree in a traditional engineering major that is universally well-established, and I would recommend that you consider mechanical engineering or chemical engineering, as those fields are more relatable to biomedical engineering than electrical engineering is. Another important strategy is to find a summer internship that offers work experience within a biomedical engineering project, thus allowing you to build specific skills in the field. Whether it's research or product development, many organizations and institutions look for students to fill summer internship positions. Later, when it comes time to apply for full-time jobs, the internship experiences are often what make one candidate more hirable than the other applicants.  Good luck!