Aeronautic engineer, what's the link with B.ed Physcis?

[oraclelive]

Hello everyone, i just graduated from a Nigerian university with B.ed in Physics,but am more interested in becoming an aeronautic engineer. How is this possible? Though am very good with calculations (both in maths & physics) but has not had any tactical skills to that effect. I want to know what link does my degree has wrt achieving this aim? If not, what pre-requiste do i need to achieve it? Or where am i likely to take my Msc in?
Sorry for asking too many questions at a time. I was misguided in the pursuit of my degree so i need to redirect that.

 

[Ekubo]

Hey, I'm a fellow physics student as well.
I think it's easier the other way around, if you are an engineer but want to do a masters in physics,that is available. (Thats in UK). But if you want to be in aeronautical engineer, I'm afraid you have to start from ground zero. Do the bachelors again, but you are really interested in aeronautics, that can be achieved with Physics degree itself. Physics is a very board subject, so there is no doubt about you finding another way.

 

[jhae2.718]

You can probably get into an aerospace graduate program with a physics degree. You might have to take a few engineering classes.

A visiting professor at my school actually recommended doing physics for undergrad and then doing aerospace graduate work.

 

[oraclelive]

Thanks pals. Now it seems unattainable with my present degree since i have to start from ground zero. How about a masters in Astrophysics or Astronomy? Can i do this with my B.ed Physics?

 

[jhae2.718]

Thanks pals. Now it seems unattainable with my present degree since i have to start from ground zero.

Try applying to an aerospace graduate program if you want to do aerospace. You'll have to play catch-up on some of the engineering topics, though.

Depending on where you apply, you may or may not be accepted, but enough people with physics degrees go on to engineering graduate programs.

How about a masters in Astrophysics or Astronomy? Can i do this with my B.ed Physics?

Almost certainly, I would think.

 

[oraclelive]

That being said and duly understood, it brings me to the point of the challenge of searching for the schools and country which may offer me admission into aerospace program or astrophysics and of course not forgetting the subtlity of visa processing. Where then can one start?

 

[jhae2.718]

I can't really help you with that as I'm not a grad student myself; my answers were based off of discussions with professors and grad students I know.

 

[oraclelive]

Jhae2.718: Ok.Thanks. But can we be more close friends other than forum mates?