Can I Become a Scientist with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering?

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To pursue a career as a scientist after completing a B.Tech in mechanical engineering, obtaining a PhD is generally recommended, along with postdoctoral experience. This is particularly emphasized for academic positions. However, in the industry, the title of "scientist" can also be held by individuals with just a master's or even a bachelor's degree, provided they have sufficient experience. The discussion highlights that while academic standards may require advanced degrees, industry practices can vary, and many professionals with lower qualifications may still be recognized as scientists. The distinction between pure research and applied science is debated, with some arguing that research does not need to be purely theoretical to qualify as scientific work.
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i m going to complete my btech in mechanical engg. stream. i want to become a scientist. how can i be? should i do my P.G in physics ?
 
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You will generally need a PhD and some post docs to be considered for a position of "scientist". Check out the "so you want to be a physicist" thread. Much of that information applies to bio and chem as well.
 
ModusPwnd said:
You will generally need a PhD and some post docs to be considered for a position of "scientist". Check out the "so you want to be a physicist" thread. Much of that information applies to bio and chem as well.

This is not true in my experience. Maybe by some strict standard of academia, but in industry plenty of people with just masters degrees and those with just undergraduate degrees (if they have enough experience) earn the title scientist.

I work with an example of each, and I have extremely limited work experience.

And, in case there is any question of whether or not these people are scientists... they are.
 
What makes them scientists? Thats not a title I see much in industry, and I think its usually reserved for upper level researchers.
 
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ThereIam said:
This is not true in my experience. Maybe by some strict standard of academia, but in industry plenty of people with just masters degrees and those with just undergraduate degrees (if they have enough experience) earn the title scientist.

I work with an example of each, and I have extremely limited work experience.

And, in case there is any question of whether or not these people are scientists... they are.

I'm with Modus. what industry do you work in? it may be the title given to them by their employers but are they doing pure science research? i know people with physics B.Sc. who hold the title "engineer" but can't register as a professional engineer.
 
I wouldn't think that research need be "pure" to be considered science, but surely there must at least be research!
 
ModusPwnd said:
I wouldn't think that research need be "pure" to be considered science, but surely there must at least be research!

true, i don't know why i added pure haha.
 

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