A physicist can work as a rocket scientist, but having an engineering degree is generally more advantageous. The term "rocket scientist" encompasses various specialties, and while a physics degree provides a solid foundation, transitioning into rocketry may require additional engineering coursework. Agencies often prefer candidates with engineering backgrounds due to the practical applications involved in aerospace projects.
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The term "rocket scientist" is not very meaningful. There are all kinds of specialties involved in rocketry. Certainly someone with a physics degree could probably start out in one of the fields but it would likely be easier to move into it early on if you have an engineering degreeCozma Alex said:For an agency can a physicist be employed as a rocket scientist or he has to get a degree in engineering?
If not does he need to take some special courses to convert himself to a rocket scientist?
Cozma Alex said:For an agency can a physicist be employed as a rocket scientist or he has to get a degree in engineering?
If not does he need to take some special courses to convert himself to a rocket scientist?