Masters Definition and 517 Threads

Hi, Many people have offered some great advice on these forums, and I specifically appreciate the well articulated advice from twofish-quant. I am about to enter graduate school with a focus on condensed matter theory but I am fairly certain that I don't want to do research as a career. Some...

I have finished my B.Sc Physics recently and want to join graduate program in US. However the problem is my B.Sc course was of three years and I have heard that it requires 4 years undergraduate program to join graduate program in US. So,my question is if I take GRE Physics and secure good marks...

I passed my A levels in Physics, Maths And Further Maths AAB, and am really fascinated about Astrophysics, so i thought i might be up to the challenge. However i was curious as to whether it would be possible to get a masters in some sort of Engineering, with an undergrad degree in Astrophysics...

Hello. I am intending to apply to some physics masters courses after my Natural Sciences BSc at UEA. I wonder if anyone could give me any advice as to the difficulty of the courses and my suitability for them? I have asked the admissions departments, but as one would expect, they are busy and...

Hi i have done my ug in electrical( B.E - EEE) and now working in a software firm... right from my school age I'm interested in physics and now i really want to do a masters in physics... i want to go into the research field especially in high energy physics .. in a reputed clg.. like...

So, I am going to be graduating with a BS in physics next spring and I am unsure about what to to about grad school. I think I would like to work on renewable energy at a national lab or in an upcoming industrial company. I was thinking about going somewhere with an applied or engineering...

Im going to apply for med school this august. I'll have to wait a year. Instead of just graduating and sitting around, I was thinking I would continue taking classes. If anything, to continue to boost my GPA and make my application look better for next time in the event that I get rejected this...

Is it possible to sign up for classes for say a master's in physics(or some other technical degrees) as a non-degree seeking student then do well and get into the program?And if this does happen can you then earn scholarships to the program after that?

I'm currently a third year physics undergraduate student at the University of Toronto --which is respectable as far as Canadian schools go. My marks are decent: 3.83 GPA of almost exclusively physics and math courses. I have recently been looking carefully at the realities of working towards a...

Hello, I'm a 3rd year civil engineering major/computer sciences and communication minor. With the economy at the state it is now, is it worth pursuing a masters or should I try to look for a job after college?

I'm in my 2nd year of a 3year BSc Physics course in the UK. I was wondering whether it would be financially faesible to study for a masters in the US? What sort of financial support is available and how many years does a typical Physics masters take? Thanks

Help! Where to study Masters in Astrophysics? Electronics and communication deals with mainly fabrication and VLSI, not much to do with physics to be frank.I have my academics in physics in my first year, tat generally deals with all subjects of physics. as for Maths I have got 4 mathematical...

Does a B.A. vs. B.S. strongly impact your ability to get a masters degree? Especially if it is in an unconnected area? E.g. Physics to C.S./Engineering?

I'm currently in my senior year of EE and still can't find an internship. I am set to graduate next fall with no issues. I really (really really) want to get a masters in furthur EE courses but have heard of people having problems finding a job with too much academia and not enought...

I'm a 25 year old web applications developer and here's my story: I graduated this Summer (August) with a MS in computer engineering. The summer internship I had turned into a full-time position and I have been working full-time since. I took it out of desperation and the inability to find a...

I am thinking of some RFID applications, and the web seems to prove there is an endless supply of applications and problems already solved. Is there any hope to do a master's thesis/project in this field that would be worthwhile? If I come up with a good idea, its already done, and if I come...

Hi guys, i currently graduated from Northumbria University, which i know is not an excellent university, but somehow i got reasonably good grade, i have applied directly into Ph.D, will there be any problem for my future carrier if i pursue my Ph.D without completing masters? And i think i...

Hello! How do I know which degrees grant me elegible to study a masters degree on a different study branch? For example, neuroscience, is it restricted to certain degrees? Or, is it possible to attend a special program to certify the credits needed for a particular specialization degree?

I am a senior and I want to get my PhD in mechanical engineering. Until recently I was applying to graduate school to go directly for my PhD in what I will call Topic A. This semester I began working on a project with a professor in Topic B that is completely unrelated to Topic A. I am really...

I'm currently in my Junior year in college for my BS in CE. I've always figured I'd get my Masters as well but is it necessary? I get very good grades and love what I'm doing. I have the opportunity to join this BSMS program at my school and would allow me to take graduate level courses while...

Here is the short background. I am a senior graduating May 2010 (BS Physics) and planning to go on to graduate school. I am interested in Condensed Matter Experiment. I have a 3.5 GPA, no research experience (will start in spring semester which will be after grad school applications) and will...

I have a slightly unorthodox background and I'm trying to figure out what I should be applying to for fall 2010. I graduated with a BS in finance in 2007 and have been working on Wall Street for 2 years (3 by next fall). I'm not entirely sure what I want to do long term but I do but it's...

Hey guys, I am currently at a school that only offers chemical/mech/computer/civil/electrical engineering, however, I have a great interest in nuclear. I have been reading books/articles on nuclear energy and find the whole prospect to be very interesting. I know that being a freshmen my best...

Hello, well I'm on my third year in a UK University doing Physics with Astrophysics, and I'm wondering whether I should proceed to do a Masters on it, I am currently enrolled in the undergraduate masters but how different is this to a MSc (normal masters), in terms of difficulty, learning...

I'm writing this for a friend of mine - really! He has a masters in Physics. He's currently teaching college level lab classes and thinking about becoming a high school Physics teacher. I know that all states have different requirements, but he's kind of at a loss for what to do to make that...

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.

Not sure if this belonged here or in Career Guidance, but since TA/RAships are in academics, here it goes: I'm about to start my 3rd year as a Physics undergrad. I commute to campus from home but I am planning on moving into an apartment senior year. Unfortunately, that will probably drain...

Hi ! Is it possible for an Instrumentation and control engineering student(graduate ) to get into Masters of Science in aerospace engineering. Please advice if anyone of you is well versed with the topic. thanks

I am a high school student. I hope to get my bachelors in physics and astronomy but i heard that there is low job opportunities for that degree (i know for PHD in physics and astronomy the story is different) And i hope to do PHD in physics and astronomy while i am doing a job(Because i have...

Hi, I am thinking about pursuing a masters degree in alternative energy engineering in the winter but have been running into some trouble. I can only find two colleges who offers such a degree, the first is Wright Stat U (ohio) and the second is Wayne State (michigan) I would like to stay a...

If I intend on getting my PhD and a school I would like to go to requires a masters to get into the doctoral program should I even bother applying? I fully intend on getting my PhD because I want to do research however I doubt I will be able to afford grad school on my own and it seems like...

Hey, In the opinions of the members of this forum, which is more beneficial in the long-run: Pursuing a masters degree (MSEE) directly after undergrad or working for a company with tuition reimbursement for about 6 months and doing it part time. I figure that the 30 credit hours needed for...

Pretty much the thread title. What kinds of industries tend to hire people with a Masters in Physics? Especially Engineering and Applied Physics. I understand programming is a common job for Physics graduates? If I wanted to do that, should I look for something with a computational focus?

I am currently a law student and intend to eventually practice ‘patent’ law, however law students are not permitted to sit for the patent law bar exam unless they have an academic background in one of the core sciences. There are specific degrees (or classes) which fulfill this prerequisite. A...

I will be entering my first year of engineering after summer and I have been wondering about whether or not I should pursue a masters degree or simply a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Could someone let me know the main advantages of obtaining a masters over a bachelors?

Hello, I am currently enrolled in an undergraduate veterinary medicine course, I would like to know which university has a Masters program in physics that cater to people without physics as an undergraduate degree? Thanks

Whats up guys. I have a BA in mathematics and want to get a master's in Civil or Nuclear Engineering. I have not taken any Calc. based physics nor chemistry; I have also not taken any engineering courses. Question: How long will it take me to get a Master's in engineering. Any suggestions...

I have been accepted into a graduate program at local university, along with being offered a teaching assistantship. Now comes the choice of what courses to choose. The master's program requires thirty credits of course work, along which includes introduction to real analysis, intro to...

Hi, I graduated in Telecommunications but I was more keen on programming/software related areas so worked as a Software Engineer for 2 years. To pursue my masters I reached out to a professor and submitted a proposal related to an image processing frame work. I was accepted but when I...

Hello I have a bachelors in chemistry and am planning to do a masters in chemical engineering. I was just wondering what the prospects would be of obtaining an engineering job without the bachelors in engineering? I am in Toronto if that matters. Thanks!

I have an bachelor of science in Music Technology from Drexel. I am no longer interested in working as an audio engineer. I have been considering a masters in mechanical engineering for some time. I realize that a masters is more specific and not as broad as an undergrad in mechanical...

I have a bachelors in physics. I'm in grad school for Electrical Engineering now, I signed up saying I would skip a Masters and go straight for a PhD. I'm doing research on solar cells and I like it for the most part. I have a full research assistantship and I don't have to teach. My only...

Hi. I'm thinking of getting into computational science / scientific computing. If anyone here works in the industry and would like to tell me about their work (now or in the past) I'd appreciate it. Even if you don't work in the field, but have a computational science related degree, I'd love...

So I've just finished my first year of mechanical engineering in Australia (pretty generic subjects) and now is the time i need to make sure I am doing the right major. I've been quite sure throughout the year that mechanical is what I want to do however after doing my first unit of electrical...

I am a senior Engineering Physics Major at Eastern Michigan. The program is not ABET accredited, however the physics department is very good here. I have a good GPA and a strong love for physics (overall GPA >3.70, Physics GPA >3.90). The Engineering Physics major here is almost the same as...

what eng? Hey I am from Australia, and I am second year doing science going to major in maths(possible applied or whatever will help me most with the engineering i pick), and i was wondering what eng masters i should do? I liked civil but i heard there's not much maths involved. i wouldn't mind...

I am a second year AE major. I am also doing a minor in CS. I want to do masters in either AE or CS..and I am seriously not sure about which one to pick and need some help in deciding. The questions are 1] How well do these 2 subjects [AE and CS] interact with each other 2] Will I find a well...

I'm looking into programs for my Master's in Aerospace Engineering, and have noticed that I could do a non-thesis program where I would need to pass an oral examination. Has anyone done this option, and if so, what type of questions are asked? I would guess they would need to be theory based...

I have just started my freshman year at the University of Texas at Dallas. I had the opportunity to go to Northwestern but turned it down for financial reasons. I am starting out in Pure Math. Currently, I hope to go into grad school to get a PhD, as I want to do research and tremendously...

Which Subjects will benefit me more: -Mechanics (Extensive, sound foundation in mechanics) or -Further Pure Maths (If I take all the units, likewise, I will have a better understanding of mathematics)