What is Undergraduate: Definition and 621 Discussions

Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and prior to postgraduate education. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, in the United States, an entry-level university student is known as an undergraduate, while students of higher degrees are known as graduate students. In some other educational systems, undergraduate education is postsecondary education up to the level of a master's degree; this is the case for some science courses in Britain and some medicine courses in Europe.

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    Schools What colleges to apply to (undergraduate)?

    As a current high school senior, I am currently applying to colleges. Which universities have well developed physics programs? I live in California (ie UC system is fairly easy to get into), and am looking for those universities offering undergraduate research opportunities. Money isn't too big...
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    Undergraduate Major for Career in Nuclear Fusion

    Hello. I am currently a senior in high school. I am currently taking AP Physics C and will be through calc III/diff eq by the time i graduate. I am interested in going into nuclear engineering but i do not just want to work at some power plant the rest of my life. I am interested in theorhetical...
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    Programs What undergraduate course should i major in if i want to be a .

    what undergraduate course should i major in if i want to be a ... nanotechnology/material science researcher?
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    Quality of undergraduate Bioengineering programs.

    From what I understand, bioengineering (as opposed to biomedical engineering) is a very new undergraduate program/major. For example, I think Caltech only started their undergraduate bioengineering "option" (major) this year. How are the qualities of these programs? I only have one data point so...
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    Undergraduate Reaearch Internships

    Hey guys; I am in my second semester as a freshman physics major, and I have a 3.8 GPA. I am REALLY interested in doing one of those REU as soon as I can. How many people here have done one of these? How hard is it to get selected? What can I do to better my chances of getting on on one...
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    Programs Undergraduate Majors for a Career in Physics or Engineering

    I am interested in both nucler engineering and pure physics. For my undergraduate studies I plan to major in Engineering Physics with a concentration on Nuclear Engineering at the University of Michigan. This involves 14 credits worth of pure physics classes along with 17 credits of an...
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    Best Undergraduate Introductory book to Physics

    I read a post a while back about getting Physics by Resnick, Krane and Halliday 1st or 2nd Edition but I can't find the first and second edition online. I can only find the fourth edition and the fifth edition. Which one should I buy? Which one is better in terms of explanations, proofs...
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    Undergraduate in Applied Maths, Graduate in Eng.?

    Simple question: Say I get an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics, and I take a lot of engineering electives during this time. How likely is it that I would be able to go to graduate school for engineering? Also, are there areas of study (in mathematics) that are very intimately tied...
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    Schools Undergraduate Schools: Researching UMD & VT for Grad School

    I will be applying for undergraduate schools in a couple of weeks, and i only have 1 or 2 definite schools that i want to go to. Mainly University of Maryland College Park (-close to my house -cheaper then most state universities -solid math and physics programs -research opportunities) but i...
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    Undergraduate Research to Graduate Reasearch and More

    Hello, Let's say that my undergrad institution does not have any groups working in experimental AMO, but does have some theoretical AMO research going on. I plan to go to grad school for experimental AMO. Would I be better off working in the theoretical group, or working with an experimental...
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    Programs How useful is an undergraduate business degree?

    Hi all. Thanks for coming. Let's say you have a choice between McCombs (UT Finance) and Cockrell (UT CS/Engineering) I don't want to have a career that is very frustrating... I think I have a decent IQ, but not one of the greatest. However, I do love being organized, and sadly do lean on...
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    Problems in Undergraduate Physics?

    Problems in Undergraduate Physics? I recently found myself interested in Physics, especially solving physics problems, I want to serie "Problem in undergraduate Physics". v.I. Mechanics, by S. P. Strelkov [and] I. A. Yakovlev. v.II. Electricity and magnetism, by S. P.Strelkov, I. A. El'tsin...
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    Problems in Undergraduate Physics

    v.1. Mechanics, by S. P. Strelkov [and] I. A. Yakovlev. v.2. Electricity and magnetism, by S. P.Strelkov, I. A. El'tsin, and S. E. Khaikin. v.3. Optics, by V. L. Ginzburg [and others] v.4. Molecular physics, thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physis, by V. L. Ginzburg [and...
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    Undergraduate or beginning mathematical methods book?

    "Undergraduate" or "beginning" mathematical methods book? Hi everyone, I'd like to know your recommendations for an "introductory" mathematical methods book. I have a book by Frederick Byron and Robert Fuller...that's a good book, but it seems suited for the grad level. I'm looking for the...
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    Undergrad Research: What Does It Mean & Does It Matter?

    So whenever the subject of graduate school admissions comes up, the importance of having research experience as an undergrad comes up. My question is, what does this actually mean. Are you expected to publish? Does it really help if you've spent a few years tooling around in a lab with no...
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    Deciding on my undergraduate field

    Within a week, I am to select a field of study for the next three or more years of my time as an undergrad. The fields in question are physics and economics. Both subjects interest me, and I will be adding a bit more mathematics than necessary into my course load. Things to consider: -I am...
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    Undergraduate Research for Graduate Program Admission

    Hi, a month ago it was brought to my attention that I will need some sort of research experience as an undergraduate if I want to be considered by a "top" university's graduate program ("top" university - MIT, stanford, caltech, etc). I may have an opportunity to do some research in computer...
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    Math book recommendations for physics undergraduate

    Hi, I have completed my first year of studies, a year that was rather hard. So I am in need of some good books(or book) to revise my hole year of math. Mostly I need to revise calculus and vector calculus, as well as differential equations. Basic linear algebra would be great too. Although...
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    Programs Getting an undergraduate and graduate degree at the same school?

    Often times I see people talk about getting their undergraduate degree but then transfering to a graduate school. UF has a 5 year program that awards a student with both their masters and bachelors degree in physics. From their its just a rout to a Ph.d..IS there something wrong with this? Why...
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    Recommended reading for undergraduate Physics major

    I am currently in my freshman/sophomore year of college and am majoring in physics. I was wondering what books you can recommend that I read. I really love physics and I just want to learn as much as I can about all different areas of physics. I have completed Calculus 3 and am willing to...
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    About math textbook for undergraduate student in theoretical physics

    Hi my friends, I comes from China, and I want some English math textbook for undergraduate student in theoretical physics, contains Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability Theory, Method of Mathematical Physics, any suggestion pls?
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    Physics at UCLA (Undergraduate)

    Whats up everybody. I've been lurking on the forum for awhile but never registered. This is my first post and I would like to see if any of you have an experiences or heard about undergraduate physics at UCLA. What about compared to other UC's such as Irvine, Santa Barbara, Davis, Berkeley, San...
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    Programs Importance of prestigious undergraduate degree for graduate degree.

    Hi - I am currently a high school junior so I basically have this summer to figure out where I am going to apply. I am thinking about computer engineering as a major. How much of a factor is going to "name brand" college going to be for getting into a "good" graduate school? Thanks for your time.
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    Independant Undergraduate Research

    Alright here's my story, I wanted to apply for undergraduate research positions this summer related to some astrophysics, however I didn't get any callbacks (not sure why, my grades are fine, my guess would be, being a math major I lost out to too many physics students applying, it is pretty...
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    Admissions Applying undergraduate physics programs

    Hi, I'm applying undergraduate physics programs, and I want to ask your opinion on where you would go among the schools I'm considering to apply. The program (physics) is obviously my priority concern. Other than that, maybe the area; beautiful town, campus, and so on (I really wanted to apply...
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    Courses Optimal order to persue undergraduate upper division physics coursework

    I've decided to go back to school to study physics. I was a physics minor the last time I was in undergrad, and have an undergraduate math degree an undergraduate computer engineering degree as well as a graduate degree in electrical engineering. So, after meeting with the dean of...
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    Reference Material for Undergraduate Level Vibrations Courses

    Hello everyone, I am a junior Mechanical engineering student with a midterm in my Vibrations I class on Thursday. I've been studying but I'm having some issues really nailing the concepts fundamentally. I feel like I'm stuck in a rut of doing the problem like in the example, but not really...
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    Undergraduate Mathematics Department rankings

    Does anyone know of some reliable rankings for the math departments of US universities?
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    What jobs can I get with a degree in astrophysics or physics?

    Hi all! As you can see from the title that I am a confused undergrad who does not know what to do for his degree and career. Okay, so right now I am in my second year of university, working towards a major in biology and a minor in nanoscience. At the beginning I had my sight sent on becoming...
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    Need Help Getting Ideas For an Undergraduate Thesis Topic

    Hello guys, Please I need help in getting ideas for my undergraduate thesis, I am a mechanical engineering student and I have been searching for a long time with no good results, if anyone has links or good ideas please help me. Thank you.
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    Engineering undergraduate research as a physics student

    Hi everyone, I am physics student (junior), and I just signed up for a research project with an engineering lab (more or less common at my school) There's a lot of other undergrads working there, but no-one else from physics. (it's mostly biomed-E students) So far it's starting out pretty...
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    Programs Mechatronics undergraduate degree

    Hi all! Firstly great site I've been looking for something like this! I just finished year 12(in australia) and will be going to uni this year doing an undergrade degree in mechatronics engineering at monash uni(4 years). I need some advise on which electives i should take. I am interested in...
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    Recommendation for an undergraduate textbook

    Hi, I'm not sure if I am posting in the right place, but I am looking for a textbook for 1st & 2nd Year undergraduate physics. For the mathematical areas, I have a book called "Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by Riley, Hobson & Bence, which is excellent, and has lots of...
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    Need Suggestions For An Experiment - Upper Division Undergraduate

    Hello, During the spring semester of school that is just beginning I will be a junior in physics at the University of Minnesota. I'm taking a physics class called Methods of Experimental Physics II in which for the majority of the semester groups of two will be working on an approved...
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    Developing Essential Research Skills for Undergraduate Particle Physics

    What are some of the most important research skills to develop as an undergraduate, particularly concerning particle physics?
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    Undergrad Research: Possible w/High GPA?

    Hey. I want to start researching and I am a second semester sophmore. I had pretty bad grades last semester however (3.2 and a 2.5 in EM honors). I am not too worried academically because it was a bad semester and Ill just step up my game, but wouldn't they make it impossible to apply for a REU...
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    Schools Undergraduate in a Canadian University

    I'm currently a first year (Life Science) undergraduate in a Canadian University and I was thinking of trying to complete a minor in math. I kind of like math and it does somewhat interest me; but lately I have become lazy, I feel like I was much more school orientated in high school. I'm am...
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    Programs Search for an Undergraduate Major

    First and foremost, I'm going into the U.S. Navy through ROTC or the United States Naval Academy, so unless I become a Scholar of somesort, I will not be pursuing a graduate degree right off the bat. It would be a couple years before that becomes available. (Just felt that it should be known...
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    Intermediate undergraduate quantum text

    hello all. originally i was a physics major and took "modern physics" which briefly covered nuclear, particle, and quantum physics. i switched majors to math, and now I'm thinking of dual majoring in physics and mathematics, but i'd like to read a little bit about quantum physics before i go...
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    Undergraduate Application for Ontario Secondary School Students

    Hi. I was doing my Undergraduate Application for Current Ontario Secondary School Students (OUCA). I did Engineering Science (Physics) at UofT. But of UofT's Undergraduate physics at St.George, should it be part of "SG:Physical and Mathematical Sciences" and then Subject of Major Interest is...
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    Undergraduate Physics - Applications?

    Hello, If you remember, I'm stuck between majoring in physics or chemistry. I've been reading a bit on the different disciplines in both chemistry and physics and I'm leaning a bit towards chemistry now. The one thing that really gets to me in chemistry is how applicable it is - you can learn...
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    Courses A question about being an Undergraduate taking Graduate coursework

    I know it may sound strange, but I by time I finish my undergraduate degree in physics at my current university, I will have taken the graduate Stat. Mech sequence, Quantum Sequence, and Classical Mechanics Sequence. And, no I don't mean the senior level/graduate split course work, I have also...
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    Insights Revamping Undergraduate Introductory Physics Laboratory - Comments

    I've started my own personal pet project in trying to suggest a possible revamping of the often dreaded intro physics lab. My philosophy here is two fold: 1. Teach skills in how we arrive at how things behave 2. The students shouldn't be encumbered with "theories" that they need to either...
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    Schools Best Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Schools

    I'm curious about what people consider is the best ChemE school. What schools do employers like to see applicants come from? This list excludes MIT, Cal Tech and other premier schools that are already rather obvious. Thanks for all suggestions.
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    Help choosing undergraduate study for robotics-like work

    I am sort of torn on what I want to go to school (University) for. It is pretty highly torn between Computer Science and Computer Engineering, But I am also interested in Physics. I don't know exactly what I want to do after school, but I am really interested in robotics and would love to have...
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    Physics Undergraduate in Physics (need advice)

    Hello everyone! Here is a short (?) introduction of myself, by myself : https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1940774#post1940774 So I'm currently doing a Major in physics, I'm having a hard time right now but hopefully I will be successful. Here are my questions : Will a minor...
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    Undergraduate in Physics (need advice)

    Hello guys! Well, where to start? First I want to say that I'm really happy to find a forum like this, I've spend like 2 hours reading the career and academic guidance section, and I realized that I have a lot of questions myself. Before I start I apologize for my future grammatical mistakes...
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    Simple Mathematics Books for Undergraduate Physics Students

    Hello, I'm an undergraduate physics student at the University of Bremen, Germany. Our lecturers in theoretical physics always expect a great deal of mathematical knowledge from us in order to understand the lesson. However, much of this knowledge is provided in other lessons with a delay...
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    Programs Experimental Physics Undergraduate Degree?

    I love the experimenting side of Physics. I know you can't actually major in Experimental Physics so out of a couple degrees which one is most likely to focus on Experimenting. Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Materials Science? Also, what part of Physics has a...
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    Research advice for undergraduate senior

    Hi, I'm currently a senior and about two years ago did an independent research study with a professor. I asked if I could pursue further research with him as a senior and possibly have it culminate in a thesis. He said, "of course if the student shows dedication, etc etc." I spoke...
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