Engineering physics Definition and 175 Threads

Hi there! I'm a 24 years old Junior in Aerospace Engineering at a respectable public university in the US. I have not taken many upper-level classes yet, mostly pre-reqs and core classes. Lately I have become increasingly disenchanted with my major, the main reason being that I feel that I'm...

I am the father of an excellent young man. He is a junior in high school and is starting to look at colleges and possible majors. His natural interest is in pure physics, but he is smart enough to realize that engineering provides more career opportunities. Since money is an issue with his...

Alright, here's the thing, and I'm going to try and make it as short as I can. I've always been interested in physics, and I'm thinking about choosing it as my career. I'm thinking about going into grad school for it. However, I want to also be able to have a good job after I graduate. Is...

Hello, I recently developed an interest in the engineering physics program. The best engineering physics program in Canada is at UBC and U of T: take a look at the courses http://www.engphys.ubc.ca/courses/course-tables/ All the courses sound very interesting to me, and it definitely sounds...

Can physicists (applied physics or engineering physics) work in robotics field?? Im currently in high school and graduating this december,,,, i love physics and robotics,, so i want to do physics in college (not ME or EE)... but after i graduate in college,,, am i qualified to be a robotics...

I've had to take a handful of prerequisites for Math and it's caused my academic schedule to get jacked up - To keep a full-time load in each semester I will have to take Calc2(4 credits) and Engineering Physics 1(4 credits) during next summer (eight week session). It would be a Mon-Thursday...

Next year is my final year in high school, and, rightly so, I've been thinking more and more about my future. This year I finished with high marks in math and physics, and a decent grade in chemistry. I know it is presumptuous to assume that I would certainly get into either a Physics program or...

I am currently deciding between going for an aerospace degree or an engineering physics degree with concentrations in space topics (propulsion, system design, etc). I am interested in propulsion systems and possibly doing research and development in this this field. I think enjoy the science...

I wanted to know the scope of engineering physics in future. i also wanted to know what is the core study that is done in this subject and which type of establishments or companies pick such students?what are the areas in which we can get post graduation...like can we get it in nano science or...

I was thinking since alone it's a bit general I could fill my electives with physics 1 and 2 , diff equations, chem, etc and a ton of math. Would that be enough to get me into a grad engineering prog? It is the BS in space studies from APUS.

Scope of Engineering Physics from IIT? please tell me about wat we are taught in Engineering Physics. Wat is the scope of this branch ?? shall i take it in IT BHU ?? (i am geting that Branch here easily)

I have until June 1st/2nd to decide my university I am still torn between engineering and science, though I am leaning towards science (if I had to choose one). With Waterloo physics, I could use the co-op system as a way to gain some (hopefully paid) research experience and then go on to grad...

This is a multifaceted question that pertains to both the academic and career fields, but since it has a little mode to do with academia, I thought posting here would be appropriate. I am soon to begin university, and I have recently developed a strong desire to get into physics research. I...

Hi, So I'm with a real dilemma and I only have a few days to make a choice. My situation is the following: I'm 18 years old and next year I'm going to start university in Canada (Montreal). I have already applied in engineering physics and got accepted. However, the problem is that I'm really...

Hi, I was wondering what kind of jobs are available to someone with such a degree. Could I pass as a mechanical or electrical engineer with such a degree even though I don't have a B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering? I'm going to college and am currently signed up to go to school...

i'm a rising junior at a midwestern university deciding between engineering physics -contemporary physics w/ lab -electronics w/lab -2 computational/math based physics courses -minor in computer science -concentration in materials physics (fluids mechEng, material physics lab, & physics therm...

I'm interested in both physics and engineering. After undergrad, I would like to pursue a masters in engineering, then a PhD in physics. Right now, I'm taking both physics and engineering courses. I will meet the requirements for both the physics or engineering physics major. Since my...

Was debating about Elec. engineering and physics... How about engineering physics?? There's not much info on engineering physics. I've read quite a lot of posts about people that loved physics but chose to go for electrical engineering, and most of them seem happy with their choice. From what...

Firstly thanks for reading my post. I was wondering would going to University for a Bachelors in Engineering Physics be the best way to get a career in Physics or would a Bachelors of science with a Chemical Physics/Physical Chemistry or a Physics major be a better option? I'm currently a Grade...

Hello I'm a student from Germany and I'm studying Engineering Physics in the end of the 5th semester. I really want to study in an english speaking country like USA, Australia or UK. It is the biggest dream I ever had. Unfortunally I never was the best student in my courses. I would say...

What sets an "engineering physics" degree apart from a physics or engineering degree? I will graduate next Spring with a B.S. Mathematics and Physics minor. Is ERAU a well-respected university? http://www.erau.edu/db/degrees/ms-engineeringphysics.html

I am kind of worried about the jobs i can get after graduating with an Engineering Physics degree right now. I am not that research kind of guy and i am really interested in jobs in engineering part. However, i did a lot of research and most of them show that jobs out there for engineering...

I'm currently working on my bachelors in engineering physics and mathematics. I plan on getting a doctorate in particle physics but decided to get a masters in something engineering related that won't take me too far off the path physics. That way, I can make sure I get employed after I graduate...

What is the difference between majoring in Engineering Physics or just Physics? Other than the obvious engineering courses you would have to take... I want to do research in physics, maybe even modern physics like string theory and quantum mechanics. Is one major preferable over the other for...

Hello physics forum! I am currently working on my first semester towards an engineering physics degree, after receiving a bachelors of accountancy. I decided I didnt want to be an accountant for the rest of my life, and have always had an interest in physics, so I figured I would give it a shot...

I'm a 2nd year Engineering Physics and Mathematics major, and I have loved all the classes I have taken thus far. I took some college classes in high school and received some credit through AP tests, so I'm already a semester and 1/2 ahead of most of my peers. I plan on going to grad school for...

Hi, first of all i would like to apologize for the probably rather bad English. I am this semester starting my first year at the university. It starts of with three years (undergrad) and then ends with a two year masters exam. The field is Mechanical engineering. So the masters that i can...

Hi,I am trying to decide between the engineering physics program and the honors physics program at my university. The engineering physics program at my university is fairly similar to this one: http://www.engphys.ubc.ca/courses.html . The honors physics program is fairly standard. My...

"Engineering Physics"? So currently I been planning on specifying my major as Electrical Engineering, but mechanical has my interest too along with physics. I thought about a degree in physics but it has a lot of liberal arts baggage attached to it and is not offered at the engineering...

I am enrolled by Engineering Physics undergrad program in UIUC. My intention to choose this major is to have a ground knowledge in physics and math as well as have some idea of engineering. Since I will definitely go to graduate school so my present puzzle is how well can this major prepare for...

I'll be attending University of Illinois in the Fall and am planning on majoring in Engineering Physics. I was trying to figure out what exactly I could do with this degree after graduating. Could I get into an MSEE program? or another field of engineering? Would I have any decent job...

I should have posted this here before. Oops. *gets a n00b hat* I really want to go into engineering. Badly. And I always come back to electrical engineering. But I don't have enough room in my schedule next year to take electronics in high school. So, how am I supposed to figure out if I want...

Hello all, I'm a senior in Engineering Physics, about to graduate in May with a bachelors, and I'm looking for a job. I'm not sure where to look. What kinds of companies hire people like me (especially companies in Illinois)? The classes I've taken include the basic physics core (mechanics...

Hi, I am a Chinese student who has just been admitted to Queen's university(engineering physics). I plan to be an engineer in the future but I don't know if I could get a job easily after graduating from engineering physics. What is more, someone told me that the engineering physics in...

Hi everyone! My second thread here. I'm a graduating high school student. I'm mainly looking at going into undergrad studies in physics at University of Toronto or McMaster University. However, I'm stuck with a choice here - Engineering Physics or Physics. At University of Toronto, Engineering...

I will be a freshman in college next year and want to major in engineering physics. The problem is that the program is not ABET accredited. I know that to get a PE liscense one needs to get a degree at an ABET accredited program. However, I plan on going on to grad school. Will the lack of a PE...

I want to know how general physics differ from engineering physics my younger sister want to take engineering physics as her career, i said both are same, but she said different i have challenged her that i will tell the difference by tommorrow can anyone tell me the exact difference of general...

If one were to get a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics, would one be seen as an engineer or a scientist? I have some trepidation about continuing in EngPhys if I won't be considered for engineering positions after college. I remember reading somewhere that most employers see an EngPhys degree as...

Hello, I am an Engineering Physics major. Are there graduate engineering degrees offered for engineering physics? For example M.eng and D.eng? At which universities? Also, *What is the issue regarding offering graduate degrees with EP? Thanks, Jounce

Hello, Currently I'm an undeclared Sophomore at a university. I've taken classes following the curriculum for engineering physics majors at my school, which can be seen here: http://www.phys.cwru.edu/undergrad/programs/bs_engr.php After this semester I will have taken all of the engineering...

Well, the idea of pursuing a PhD program in physics is sounding more and more ridiculous every day. The hope was to eventually get research job in academia. However, the competition for such jobs is outlandish. My advisor made the point that if he graduates a student with a PhD every year of his...

Well I'm off to my first year of engineering this coming September and even though the first year is standard, I'm still torn between what to choose for my second year (assuming I pass...ha...ha...) Regardless, the two which I feel may be the best options are either Chemical Engineering or...

Does anyone know of an online Masters Degree in Engineering Physics or Applied Physics? I have searched around, but to my surprise, did not find much.

Engineering Physics or "Just" Physics What do engineering physicists do? What do "plain" physicists do? I have to select a major for college. One of them says only "Physics" and I'm confused as to what that's supposed to mean. What will I do for a job for each of those majors? And if there...

Hello everyone, I have been spending copious amounts of time on these forums; reading, perusing, and researching how to best prepare myself for an engineering career. I must say that I have not found a better resource for such tasks. My reason for doing so follows. My wife and I have...

I am currently a senior in high school who will be attending Cornell U this fall. I have applied to Cornell intending to graduate on Engineering Physics. However, through some research, I have found that not many people focus much on Mechanical Engineering while majoring in EP and found more...

Whats the difference? i know that after 3 years you become a c.e. but what about the other one? Dont know which one to apply for.

What does it take to become a U.S. patent clerk? I will have an engineering physics degree. Is the pay decent? Right now I just don't feel like doing research in physics for an official institution of any sort.But there is a lot personal research I would like to do.

Hi, I'm currently doing an undergad in Engineering Physics leading to a BEng degree. The three option for specialization are: 1). Nuclear Engineering (Nuclear and Particle Physics, Engineering Energy Systems, etc) 2). Photonics Engineering (Optical Instrumentation, Biophotonics, Laser...

Is this generally recommended if one plans on goin to grad school in something a little more specific? What are the disadvantages of this degree versus a more specific engineering degree, like aerospace or electrical? I want to become an engineer, but I'm not sure what kind yet, as I'm still...