Master's Definition and 207 Threads

So I was wondering that what difference can having a master's degree in engineering (let's take my own field, mechanical engineering) will make than if I worked straight away with a bachelor's degree? What sort of positions within organizations do MEs with MS hold and what job usually the end up...

Do the employers care about the bachelor? For example if two persons, one with applied mathematics bachelor's and other with physics bachelor's, both have the same master's, can they get the same jobs? I'm asking this because people with bachelor's in applied mathematics usually get hired for...

Hello all, I am going to finish my under-grad degree in EPhysics in about a little bit over a year so it's time to pick post-graduate plans. I decided to go to grad school for a Masters in engineering, particularly Mechanical. I was wondering is this plausible? I know mechanical...

I've been accepted in the M2 (2nd year of master's) program in high energy physics at Ecole Polytechnique, in Paris. I looked at the compulsory courses I'd have to take. Here they are: -Beyond the standard model, supersymmetry and supergravity; -The standard model - weak and strong...

Hi, A question for all of the college/university teachers out there: Do good, full-time teaching positions for someone with only a Master's exist at the college level? If so, how rare/difficult to obtain are such positions? Does one have to be willing to relocate often? I currently hold BS...

Seeing as one cannot become a PE with a master's degree, only bachelors degree in engineering qualifies. So, what is the point of doing an engineering masters if you'll have a very difficult time finding a job? And even if you get really luck and do find a job, you'll have a real PE sign off on...

Hi! I would want to study Matter Condensed Physics, for the master's degree, in a public university of a european state but, for the moment, i don't know where. Is there someone who would be able to recommend the best insitutions (maybe with annexed a good research-centre) to study this...

I have my bachelor's degree in physics and am seriously considering getting my Master's in engineering... How hard is it to make that transition? Do engineering schools regularly accept physics students? Are physics students successful in engineering master's programs? I would love to pursue...

Hi all. My question is- is it possible to do well in a Masters in Math Program even though I have not completed a BS in Math. Rutgers Camden has a Masters Program that I can get into as long as I have completed up to Calculus 3, and Linear Algebra. I am only in Calculus 2 now, but I was thinking...

Hello all, first time poster here, looking for some advice regarding going back to school. I have a BS in astrophysics but have been working for the years since my undergrad (3yrs) as an engineer for a small company. Astrophysics has not directly helped me in my current job but having a...

Hello, I am currently half way through my forth year of undergraduate electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo (Canada) and am considering going to graduate school for control engineering. Unfortunately, mostly due to poor work ethic on my part, my GPA is only about 3.3/4.0...

Thank you very much for you help in advance =)

Hello all, This is my first thread in this forum, and I would like to ask some questions about Master's degree in physics. My Bachelor degree was in Management Information System (Which I didn't achieve in USA), and I would like to apply for Master's degree in Physics in USA. All I need to...

Hello everyone, I recently was admitted into a Master’s program in Applied Physics here in California and am interested in knowing more about what Medical Physics is as far as a career route for me. I am starting the program this spring’11 semester. Any info will be greatly appreciated...

I'm an Dutch Physics and Astronomy student, and if all goes according to plan I'll be getting my Bachelor degrees in both this year. I was planning to get my Master in physics after this, and hopefully in the US, but when I started checking universities (UCLA, Berkely, MIT etc.) they all seem...

What do you guys think of these Professional Master's Physics or Professional M.S. Physics degrees? Who has the best ones? I found an old report online, but the list is definitely out-dated.

Hello I'm soon starting my third (and last) year to my bachelor's degree in math (primary, and a bit physics too) in a non-English-speaking country, and I'm thinking of doing a master's degree abroad (by abroad I mean USA, UK, or anyplace where they speak English) So I've been wondering how...

Hey all, So here's my dilemma. I am a neuroscience major and I was planning on just doing a PhD in some subfield of neuroscience right after I graduate. However, I've realize that a lot (though not all) of my interests are things that would be aided by some background in biomedical...

Dear all, I'm a German physicist in his second year and I'm going to finish my bachelor thesis in summer 2011. To make international experiences I tend to do my Master's degree abroad and I think Great Britain would be a good choice. After some discussions with friend who are studying in...

Hi everyeone, I'm applying to entry-level jobs in banking or just about anything. I have a M.Sc. in Math. I'm not getting any calls whatsoever for any kind of job (well not literally). Even if I'm qualified, I don't get a call. My cover and resume are very nice. I have community volunteer...

Hey all, I have a (hopefully) quick question about the difference between a Master's degree in chemistry and a Bachelor's. First of all, every single person I've talked to about this has told me to go on to grad school, which is what I want to do anyway. But let's say that's not an immediate...

I'm currently an undergrad in EE and was just wondering if it was needed to get a Master's degree to find a good job. I want to specialize in electronics and computer hardware. I don't want to be a programmer but rather would work alongside them in design and such. I haven't even really...

I'm finishing my MSc physics degree this year at a small university in Canada. It's been a tough road, and in my undergrad and graduate courses I've only been able to muster a B average. I applied to two PhD programs for the fall and so far have been rejected by one due to concerns about my GPA...

Alright guys, I'm looking for a job. One problem is that my Master's is just about done. A job that I have a REALLY good chance at says I must be fully available for 3 months. But the thing is, I will need a day off to do my Master's presentation. Otherwise, I'm ok. What should I do...

I'm currently a master's student in physics. I really don't want to go on to a phd. I feel that in order to be a better physicist, I need more math training. I didn't do a math double major as an undergrad, and now I wish I did. How much would I get out of a math degree? Is someone with two...

Prove that this is the equation of a straight line; -\frac{\zeta(x)\zeta(2)y\Gamma(x)}{\int_0^\infty \frac{u^{x - 1}}{e^u - 1} du \int_0^1 \frac{\ln(1 - x)}{x} dx} - \nabla \cdot (\nabla \times \vec{A}) = \frac{L^{-1}[\frac{F(t)}{t}] \int_{k = 0}^1 \int_{\theta = 0}^{\pi /2} \frac{d\theta...

and also, how practical is an applied math degree? I love math and learning concepts, but I think it's also important to know you will always have a job. I'm guessing that engineering trumps math in this aspect? (I'll be attending the University of Texas at Austin next year)

I have an undergraduate degree in chemistry. I'm taking some physics classes and I plan on eventually getting a PhD in physics. I plan on getting a master's before I go for the PhD. This will allow me to fill in some gaps in my physics education. My question is, what are you guy's thoughts...

I'd like to earn a Master's, without starting from scratch, taking the whole bunch of classes again. In the 1980s, I had been in the PhD physics program at a large midwestern university. After passing the PhD qualifier and spending a year as a technician at a major research lab, I left...

Alright, perhaps this question has been answered here already, though by browsing through the forums I haven't yet been able to come to a final conclusion, so I thought I might as well try to explain my situation a bit more thoroughly. I'm a pretty successful, 24-year-old law graduate from...

Any suggestions? I do NOT want to do research; (1) because I don't think I'm good enough at this stuff to do exciting, original work in it, and (2) I don't love it enough to want to spend my entire day thinking about it or mulling over it. So I'd like to look for a job outside of academia. And...

I need some advice, so I'm getting it from everywhere I can. I'm a third-semester master's student in mechanical engineering. I've done well up to this point, but I took a fluids dynamics test yesterday that is sure to be a disaster when it comes to the grade. It was not hard, but I made...

So, I'm currently attending the University of Kansas as a Graduate Students in the combined M.A./Ph.D program. Essentially, we have the option of stopping once we get a Master's Degree if we choose, which is what I'm currently leaning towards at the moment. My question also falls under the...

I'm in Canada, where (usually) a master's degree, with a thesis, is required before being admitted in a PhD program. Now, I am told that a master's thesis does not need to be... substantial. However, you could say I'm ambitious (or stupid) and I want to get some original results. I'm in comp...

I'm going to take master degree in electrical power engineer at german but it's hard to descide which field is more required in market and has good future so would you help me: 1- Control 2-High voltage 3-Transmission & ditribution 4- renewable energy 5- Other (please verify) thanks for help

i don't know if i should post this here , Does anyone know if it is hard to get a job as a math teacher with just a master's in math to be able to teach at a college.

I am a electrical engineering major, about to enter my junior year. I really want to go after a master's degree with a focus on Solid State. But I have been getting interested in Condensed Matter. My question is would a Master's degree in Physics really be worth anything? I want to work in...

I hold a MS in physics. I have been out of school for three years and half years now. I want to move on from my current job as a full-time tutor. Most jobs I have seen required either a Ph.D, postdoctoral experience or work experience in fields I have no experience in. I am interested in...

So I am currently a EE student. I really want to get my masters degree in either EE or physics. I want to do work is solid state devices. Here at my college i could do work either through the EE or do it through the physics department because they have a strong solid state program. My question...

I'm really stuck here and trying to find some advice here. I am graduating on May 1st with my BSEE from a good engineering school. I have a 3 job offers and I also have a TA offer. I had originally planned to attend graduate school to achieve at least my Master's degree with a desire to go for a...

Generally , I know being admitted into Masters physics programs is less competitive than a PHd physics program. I know for virtually most universities, whether they are a top 30 school or not , typical admit tees have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. What do you think the GPA range for physics masters...

Another question: A lot of people have discussed the idea of a year off between undergrad and grad. school. My question is, would it be looked upon negatively if during my 1-2 years off I did something not directly physics? I'm considering doing a Master's in the Philosophy of Physics, which...

Hey my name is Abdelrahman I've just graduated this year with a B.S in Electronics and Communication engineering (Egypt) which is basically the regular US EE track but with a special focus on digital and analog circuit design, communication systems and DSP. The problem I'm facing right now (or...

Greetings all...I hope everyone is doing fine :) I was wondering if there are any universities in the USA or Europe that accept people with a BS in business administration into a science, or an engineering, graduate program.

Hey guys, I just had a question concerning graduate school. I completed my freshman year at college and will begin sophomore year in the fall. I'll be taking Classical Mechanics and Advanced Lab. I have taken Physics 1, 2, 3, and a physics elective (medical physics). As for math, I've done...

Hello I am a first semester Master's student in Canada, and I'm giving serious consideration to quitting. My main reason for considering this is that I simply do not enjoy what I am doing enough to put in the work necessary to be successful. My question is whether anyone knows of any...

Hello all, I'm a university senior about to graduate with an Honours degree in Physics with a minor in Math. I know lot's of people write on here asking for advice, so I will give it a shot and hope for an enthusiastic response... I've applied to do a Master's degree in Physics and I...

I need some credible opinions. I recently applied to a masters program in mathematics at a public university. This is not a reach school at all. I was told that since I was from a non-math background, I had to take abstract algebra and the baby Rudin class. I planned to take those anyway...

will a master's degree in any engineering field really give you a significant advantasge in the job market? does it vary for different disciplines of engineering? thanks

Hi every one, I'm going to have a master, but I can not decide what to do. I'm interestind something about the fiber systems, or something related to fibers. Has anybody any idea what to have for theses. Many thanks,