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    Considering changing from Maths and Physics to Computer Science

    Keep in mind that physics doesn't support computer science well, it's the other way around, and math supports physics better in general. So by studying physics + CS you'd be studying two very different disciplines and where they might combine is physics simulations and calculations done...
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    Programs Kinda stressed over a major to pick

    Yes, but the research is generally related to something that has a direct application, e.g. making a prototype/model or enhancing some engineering process. And not many pursue graduate level engineering, because they can jump to workforce from undergrad. At graduate and especially doctorate...
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    Programs Kinda stressed over a major to pick

    You should pick what interests you most. Or which might interest you throughout the course, if you're not quite sure about your major. Physics and maths have symbolic overlap, which means that when you study one, it supports understanding the other. Especially when you study math first and then...
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    Programs Geophysics and Optoelectronics majors

    Check the curricula. They should be clear if you understand the module names and recognize the topics listed under them (or you can google their meaning). Depends on what you want to do. Which is..?
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    Physics on its own or a Joint Honours of Physics + Computer Science

    Even if you'd be interested in some kind of physics-related jobs or physics research, programming skills are nowadays essential and relevant for some, if not most tasks, even if it's just something like Matlab or Scipy. But it doesn't mean that you'd need to study CS, at least not "formally"...
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    Programs Graduating with 2 B.S. Degrees: Physics or Engineering?

    I think that's totally overkill, unless you're really looking for a "career change" from math to physics/engineering. Even in that case a better solution would be to try to get into grad level physics or engineering and do some bridging studies, because taking another B.S. might have a lot of...
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    Programs Mechanical Engineering: Major Remorse?

    Well, if you're interested in research and/or deep theoretical exploration, then you'll obviously want to go to graduate school. Engineering programs aim for work in the industry, so they are very practical in nature. You might want to think, whether you want to do your grad school in mechanical...
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    How can I improve my technique to avoid silly errors in my A Level exams?

    Yes, check the entire answer until you're sure that it makes sense and you haven't made any obvious errors. Then it should be correct.
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    Applied mathemics career prospects - Msc enough?

    Actuarial science, mathematical finance or technical computing/industrial mathematician. Actually you can do much more with a math degree as well, as long as the employer appreciates a "problem-solver". If your interests lie in engineering, then you should study engineering or seek for a...
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    Professor of Engineering Physics

    Your background could be applicable to many different physics courses and classes, but probably generally more on the theoretical side, rather than practical classes. However, teaching is generally handed to those who have the best domain knowledge about a particular topic and who have the best...
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    Similarities / Differences between Computer Science and Computational Science

    Theoretical vs. applied is a bit uninformative separation. Both disciplines have their theoretical grounds and the actual application development concerns and there's much overlap between computer science and computational science, because most research areas and results touch both. I think the...
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    Engineering Is engineering right for me as a career?

    Going a route where you need to study physics or chemistry will be difficult, if you don't have the required background knowledge. You can of course study the basics on your own, but it will take more work on top of the more advanced studies. The studies for different engineering disciplines...
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    Engineering Software Engineering/Computer Science vs. Engineering (all others) Career Paths

    That goes for any field. If you're not enjoying your work, chances are that you will not be staying in it for very long. One can get a job without "being into it", but you likely cannot force yourself to enjoy it and it can also affect your work results, mental health and self-improvement...
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    Which Career Path: Engineering or Computer Science?

    You don't necessarily study "computer programming" in school. You study computer science and/or software engineering, which are a lot broader topics and not just about writing code. Software engineering curriculum has a focus on software development and software business and computer science...
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    Schools Graduate School Electrical Engineering with a BS in Math

    Well, if missing one semester of EE doesn't prevent you're entire graduation, then you should be good to go to EE graduate programs with your n - 1 semesters of EE studies. Your work experience will support your application to the graduate program, if the work is related to the field.
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