You'll have to look into the details of it, but for a lot of science programs, a masters-only route is discouraged. Many schools don't offer an independent masters degree--it's something you earn en-route or if you drop out of the doctoral program after completing a certain level of work. I don't know how things work in bioengineering. Most of the (non-bio) engineers I know have a masters, period.
Grades are important, as are the GREs, but another factor for science applicants is "continuity of research." Have you been doing research work for a sustained period of time? Are you considering an undergrad thesis? These kinds of things are important, because after a year or so of classes, grad school in the-science-fields-I-know-about (which, admittedly, do not include bioE) will be about lab research.
Also, your major GPA is very good. It may be offset some by your struggles in related courses, but it does count for a lot. Just do your best, stick with the research, and talk to one of your professors for advice on stuff like helpful relevant courses, how to frame everything, etc.
Grades are important, as are the GREs, but another factor for science applicants is "continuity of research." Have you been doing research work for a sustained period of time? Are you considering an undergrad thesis? These kinds of things are important, because after a year or so of classes, grad school in the-science-fields-I-know-about (which, admittedly, do not include bioE) will be about lab research.
Also, your major GPA is very good. It may be offset some by your struggles in related courses, but it does count for a lot. Just do your best, stick with the research, and talk to one of your professors for advice on stuff like helpful relevant courses, how to frame everything, etc.
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