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    Other Which branch of engineering is more physics heavy?

    As others have said EE and Nuclear Engineering are probably the closest Engineering disciplines to an undergraduate degree in Physics barring Engineering Physics. Even so there are core Physics courses that are not covered under a typical Engineering curriculum, the most notable being Quantum...
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    Engineering Physics Major Considering Masters in EE -- Need help!

    Number of Physics jobs in the US 2023 - 23,500 Projected Physics employment change 2023-2033 - +1,700 Projected yearly Physics job openings 2023-2033 - +1,600 Number of EE jobs in the US 2023 - 287,800 Projected EE employment change 2023-2033 - +26,200 Projected yearly EE job openings...
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    Is my plan for education reasonable?

    1. None of the universities you've mentioned are going to permit you to do a dual degree. Actual dual degrees are few and far between. Ottawa allows some, but most with regards to doing a B.Eng + BSc. Fortunately for you, you don't need a double degree. Some of the schools you've mentioned will...
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    Job Skills Degrees with actual guaranteed jobs after graduation?

    I'm beginning to understand why you're having difficulties finding a job. You're very rigid in your thinking and not very adaptable. You keep clinging to a specific path even when that path has been shown to be unsuccessful. They say the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over...
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    Job Skills Degrees with actual guaranteed jobs after graduation?

    As an update to my post yesterday, they got the job. Is it a forever job? No, but it leverages skills that they have (3D Printing), provides an opportunity to gain formal certification (SolidWorks), will help to develop transferable "soft" skills, is paying a very good starting salary (far...
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    Job Skills Degrees with actual guaranteed jobs after graduation?

    I haven't read through all the posts but I hope I can provide some insights. I also apologize in advance that this is going to be lengthy. I am the parent of an EE grad this year also in Canada. In the Toronto area to be precise. The job market is indeed extremely challenging, especially for...
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    Engineering Physics Major Considering Masters in EE -- Need help!

    Will completing a master's in Engineering qualify you to become a professional engineer (not that that's necessary for every engineering role)? Beyond that, will your undergraduate background be sufficient for admission to Engineering Master's programs?
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    Admissions Taking longer to complete the degree

    Something to maybe consider is that graduate courses are typically more advanced versions of undergraduate courses and frequently require them as prerequisites.
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    Can I pursue an MS in astrophysics with a BS in studio art?

    Ok there's a lot to unpack here. You haven't indicated what country you're studying in so I'm going to assume we're talking about the US (based on your use of the term "college"). To begin with I think your Academic Counsellor may not have given you correct information. While it's true that you...
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    Which college is the best for physics research in general?

    Sounds like you made a good choice. Best of luck on your educational journey and make sure to enjoy your time at college. It's a unique time in your life.
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    Which college is the best for physics research in general?

    I'm going to disagree with @hutchphd. Your chances at a highly lucrative career with a PhD in Physics are not high. I would be extremely cautious about taking on a significant amount of debt for your undergraduate degree as you are unlikely to see a significant ROI regardless of how well...
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    Programs Physics Masters at undergrad school before PhD?

    This is a good point. The OPs son would want to do a research master's with thesis, not just a course based program.
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    Programs Physics Masters at undergrad school before PhD?

    I have a different take on this and I will disclose that I may be biased coming from a country where standalone master's and PhD's are generally the norm rather than the integrated master's/PhD model that is typical in the US. As the OP's son will have completed his undergraduate degree after...
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    Admissions Plasma Physics PhD from an EE undergrad

    You're putting the cart before the horse. Before even starting to consider rankings as a criteria for determining which programs to apply to, you need to first identify potential supervisors who are actively researching in the area or topic you would want to pursue for your thesis. The programs...
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    Programs Advice on decision for a US vs UK/EU PhD [Particle Physics]

    Yes. Many Physics PhDs in the UK will require applicants to have previously completed a master's degree. They rarely admit straight from bachelor's unless it's to an integrated MSc/PhD (MPhil/DPhil). Note that the official length of a PhD in the UK is often advertised as being 3.5 years, but I...
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