Programs Pursuing Post Grad in Physics with E&E Degree?

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The discussion centers on the transition from an undergraduate degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering to a career in quantum mechanics. The individual expresses a passion for physics but lacks confidence in their math and physics knowledge, raising the question of whether to pursue another undergraduate degree in physics or to directly enter a postgraduate program while simultaneously learning the necessary foundational concepts. There is a call for clear guidance on how to navigate this academic path without sarcasm, highlighting the need for supportive advice tailored to their unique situation. Additionally, a related point is made about the importance of using standard English in discussions to enhance clarity for all participants, especially those for whom English is a second language. The conversation also touches on the integration of physics with engineering as a potential research focus for those with engineering backgrounds.
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Im about to finish my undergraduation degree in Electronics and communication engineering.. I love physics, which is the fundamental aspect of all science and math helping it hand in hand and hence i wish to carry on my career wrt quantum mechanics field.. My doubt is, i don't have a profound knowledge in either math or physics to directly carry a post graduation in physics with respect to field i intend.. I don't have a particular knowledge as to what to do to carry out my future in this field.. I need a detailed possibilities as to how to figure it out..

My main question is, should i try having another undergraduation degree in physics or can i directly carry out post grad and in the meantime learn necessary things which can help for post graduation? I tried to learn intuitively too but i just felt most complex things in math and physics need a best professor to sort u out what is that.. I am a sort of a person who cannot just forget a topic until i get it.. So its that i need a particular approach as to proceed with your help..

Any help would be appreciated without sarcasm because i have experienced it here trying to explain.. Most people don't understand the perfect situation I am in or rather i can't explain it particularly.. So any help would be really appreciated.. Please sort it out in a particular manner which gives a clear view of ur opinion

Thankyou
 
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Avoid using text speak.

There is a *stickied* thread which addresses the very issue of going into a physics graduate program while having a degree that's not in physics. Read it.
 
Not everyone is from an english-speaking country you know. But I would like an answer to this myself as I am an aeronautical engineer considering doing research in physics.
 
Aero51 said:
Not everyone is from an english-speaking country you know.

Which is one reason we encourage the use of standard English over "text-speak". Why make it harder to read for newcomers to the language than is necessary?

Aero51 said:
But I would like an answer to this myself as I am an aeronautical engineer considering doing research in physics.

Which part of the stickied thread did you not understand or was incomplete?
 
I read that thread and it doesn't pertain exactly to my situation. I am curous about integrating pure physics with engineering as a possible PhD research topic.
 

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