What is Bachelor: Definition and 101 Discussions

When I chose physics as my major a few years ago I really did not think about the fact I'd have to find a job someday, I just wanted to study something interesting. Well, here I am now, wishing I'd gone with engineering or something instead. Since I'm also burned out on college in general, I'll...

Bachelors In Mathematics and PhD In Physics Hello, As of now, I am maneuvering through undergraduate work, with the intention of gaining a bachelors in mathematics and (someday) a PhD in physics. For my mathematics courses I have taken, I have done all three calculi, discrete mathematics...

one who have bachelor degree in mechanical and 2year industry experience wants to change his field to computer science. Is this advisable to go back to school for 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree in the age of 27.

I need suggestions of any research topics related to civil engineering for a bachelor level. My current fields of interest include Surveying/transportation, geotechnical engineering and construction materials and testing. Our title defense will take place on Thursday so I'm a bit on a hurry...

Hi, I'm a computer science student (2nd year). and I LOVE physics and hope to get a bachelor degree in it. because It's very hard to be a physics and computer science student at the same time, I decided to study physics when I'm not busy in studying computer science. So, is there any institute...

What are the differences, if there are any, between these degrees? By differences what I mean is what classes are different in obtaining one from the other? Why do some universities give one and not the other? What possible drawbacks are there between each degree in terms of future employment...

I am 25 years old and I have completed 2 years of bachelor courses where the majority is courses in Computer Science. Now I find myself in a situation where I can take specific courses for the 1 remaining year and get a general bachelor degree. With this general bachelor degree I am able to...

Hello all, I am not sure this question fits to this section of the forum, but i thought still to try since i really don't know where to ask it. im planning to start in 2 months studying Bechalor in engeeniring physics in Germany, thing is I am not sure which subjects will i be able to apply...

Hello People, I am seeking for universities/schools some where in Europe that offers English bachelor programs in technology fields "low tuition fees are preferable", it would be great if any of these universities don't require much like higher grades or transcripts coz I only got a High School...

Hello all, I am new to this group. I would like to meet new people and discuss about my problems in physics and mathematics with them. I need some suggestion about my career. In school and college I was always good in Math and Physics. Though I have studied Bachelor in Business...

Hello, is it (generally, i know it depends individually) possible to enroll in a PhD program (in U.S.) in physics or computer science with a bachelor of science in Geophysics? i know there's no simple answer but does anyone know what the general requirements for a PhD are? Do most universities...

Where shall I begin, I am 19 years old now and I have this very strong desire to study physics, ever since I was introduced to Feynman and Carl Sagan and other famous physicists. After reading a bit more about the field I was amazed by the sheer variety of interesting fields physics had to offer...

Im currently a first year student in a bachelors in Maths and in Physics and I am wondering if this course is worth it. Can i get a good, well-paid job after this course? However, I am not interested in teaching or becoming a professor. Would i be able to work in the financial sector? Or would i...

Hi i am studying industrial engineering in Peru and i will graduate in 2 months. I was young when i chose this major, and now i have realized i want to enroll into a more technical engineering involving technology. I was thinking electrical engineering or computer science. My question is if i...

Ok, so I'll start with some background. I went to a very small school which didn't offer IB or AP or Honors classes, and was at the top of my math class (I finished pure math 30 with a 97% and calculus with a 93%). This is my first year university (University of Alberta - Canada) and I am in...

Hello All I have done Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) and has 4 years of work-ex in software and hardware industry. I am applying for PhD (Physics) for fall 2012 for Theoretical Physics (High energy / Particle / Nuclear / Quantum physics) My scores: Subject GRE (Physics): 940/990...

Hi all, I'm a phys junior in Spain thinking of doing my final undergrad year in another country in the EU, assuming I maintain my grant status in my senior year. My uni offers an exchange program at Copenhagen university which really caught my eye. There are many final year electives/grad...

Hello, What would be the best way to write Engineering Research Papers at an Bachelor Level. I mean how to go about choosing the topic? And doing actual research about it? I mean I know it all depends on the interest of a person,but choosing a topic or a technology to write upon is a...

Hello, I'm currently attending university in the UK, and I'm on a 3-year physics bachelor course. Most people in the UK don't go straight into a PhD after the bachelor, but instead do a 12-month master first. As the bachelor is entirely taught and there are not many chances to do original...

Is it possible to enroll to physics master program after electrical engineering bachelor? or is there any engineering degree which can leads to physics master? Thanks.

As a final year BEng Civil Engineering undergraduate, I currently hold an offer to do a fully funded PhD in Computational Engineering. I should be 23 by time I finish this. Should I opt to not remain in Academia, and with virtually no industrial experience, what sort of decent paid work could...

Greetings, I have just completed my first semester of my Bachelor of Science degree and I got all A's, except for Biology, (but who cares, I'll never touch the subject again). I really, really enjoyed it, but I started thinking about what I wanted to do in four years. I don't want to pursue...

Hello all, This is my first thread in this forum, and I would like to ask some questions about Master's degree in physics. My Bachelor degree was in Management Information System (Which I didn't achieve in USA), and I would like to apply for Master's degree in Physics in USA. All I need to...

Hello Guys! I´m currently trying to find a subject for my bachelor thesis that I´m going to write after christmas.. I have a Bachelor degree in physics which means I have a good basis in Quantum physics and have also studied abstract algebra beside. I have bought three books which I think...

Hi, I was recently thinking that if I want to get PhD one day, it would be useful, if it was from a very good university. However, I live in Czech Republic and I'm afraid that doing my bachelors degree here...

Is it possible in any USA universities to complete a bachelor degree in only 2 years by passing all the examinations required for graduation with attending laboratory classes only for some one who have actually Self studied physics before and is very good in it?

I am a 2nd year university student. I want to go into dentistry after I get my bachelor but I am not sure which degrees would be the best for it. I am thinking of mechanical engineering because material(silicons and metals) background is useful. Also, part of dentistry to make client's teeth...

My main question is: is that hard for a bachelor in Mechanical Engineering to go for a Master and Doctor degree in physics? I'm asking because I'm a freshman in Mechanical Engineering and from what I have seen so far, that's probably not what I have asked for. In fact, I compare both Physics...

Hi, I was considering taking Physics in my first year at university starting this year on September, but I am little concerned about the work involved. I am currently doing Physics at my secondary school and am coping well with the theory but when it comes to practical it seems I am unable to...

For Math/Physics Majors, if you have two majors, can you teach a school?

Hi i have done my ug in electrical( B.E - EEE) and now working in a software firm... right from my school age I'm interested in physics and now i really want to do a masters in physics... i want to go into the research field especially in high energy physics .. in a reputed clg.. like...

i never took gr. 12 physics! i was simply not interested in it.. and no I am worried universities won't allow me to pursue this degree because i never took it. i took chemistry and biology up to the ap levels and also environmental science. but in my senior year i never took physics? does it...

Suppose X is a successful practicing lawyer. He already had a bachelor degree, and some graduate degrees under his belt. He realizes after watching startrek, he wants to be a research physicist in a university. Is he too late to go back to school? I suspect he needs to get in order...

Well, i have a B.S in mathematics of computation form ucla. Large part of my education had been taking a whole bunch of mathematics, and computer science courses. I don ` t really know what i am going to do with this degree( Well, i know, but i am not very happy about the prospect). I...

Hi, Next year i will be starting a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in mathematics in Australia. This degree is just after i finish high school this year and it goes for 3 year. I am not sure what to do after i get this degree? I want to get my PhD eventually and do research or attain a...

I am wondering about something. Let's take the example of the bachelor: (1) If X is a man, and (2) if X is unmarried, then (3) X is a bachelor. So in this example, (1) is a necessary condition for (3), and (2) is also a necessary condition for (3). But considered together, if (1) and (2) are...

I plan to be finishing high school with an Associates thanks to dual enrollment. I was wonder, how long from that, would it take for me to receive a bachelors in physics? 2 years? more?

i am planning to go for a bachelor in electrical engineering, but I am not sure if it is right for solar power.

After having read a big part of "Who wants to be a Physicist" I was quite surprised that it is possible to apply for a Ph.D. with "only" a Bs.Sc. It is the same here in Argentina so now I'm guessing that Argentina took US example. I'm currently finishing the first year of University and...

Hi... I am thinking about following my studies in europe or america and i really don't know (and I've no found information on internet about it either) if i can validate my bachelor/degree/PhD from my uni here, to an european or american one; because my possibilities are limited here, to be...

I know that over here it's not very common to quit school after receiving your bachelor and not continue for your master's degree, so your chances of finding suitable work with only a bachelor's degree are slim. What's it like in the US? I heard just having a bachelor's degree there is pretty...

what on Earth is honours degree. Like bachelor of science vs. bachelor of science honours. Thankyou b/c nobody is telling me the difference although it sounds like a big deal

I was planning on enrolling at Boston University as a Physics major, but they only offer a BA in Physics and no BS. Will this matter much?

Man, another show that I don't watch taking up another hour of space on the network, on again. Plus, this is like the sexiest guy yet, and I wish I had his car.

International (Dutch) student, second Bachelor in Aerosp. Eng. "which school?" Hello everyone, I'd like to start off with a small disclaimer. I am new to these forums and know how it is - newbies posting threads that have already been widely discussed etc. Please believe me, I've scoured the...

Guys, what do you think? Anyone actually graduated with a bachelor in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and got a job? What is it? So far, applied math is the easiest subject I ever encountered. Just do as the book says, don't even need to go to lecture. But I suck at computer program...

Hi, Is there any circumstance whatsoever where it is possible to enter grad school in physics without a bachelor of science. I am an unmarried security guard w/history degree and lots of time on hands. I am teaching myself calculus and physics with help of a friend Physics professor. He...

So I've decided that I'd like to improve my cooking skills past my usual "brown meat. add water, milk, noodles, seasoning packet. simmer for 10 minutes". Being a forum filled with primarily college aged males, I'm sure I'm not the only member who can use a little help in this regard. Since...

Are you Bachelor?? What do you think are the advatages of being bachelor?

Hi, I'm curious about what your curriculum and book list look like. I've looked at the webpage of the university I'll begin at this fall, and was a bit perplexed to see that many courses are based on custom made issues (for courses like mechanics and such), not books. Also, in the 1. and...