Can You Combine Ecology, Natural Sciences, and Physics for a Successful Career?

[cristycs]

Hello World!

I want to know if it's posible to do (this combo):

BSc. Ecology & Environment (just enough biology, chemistry, physics, geology..)
MSc. Integrated approach to Natural Sciences (same aswell)
Phd in Biology or Physics?

for example after the masters degree I might focus on botany, evironment protection, ecosystems, nuclear physics or even renewable energy sources(a few examples)... (is to early to decide what I will love best... Only thing I do know is I love science)

Thx in advance.

 

[QuarkCharmer]

Well, it's certainly possible. I think it would really depend on what specifically you did as an undergraduate. I believe it is generally quite difficult to get into a grad program (PhD) without a degree in a STEM science, so I guess it would depend on the rigor of the environmental science program you attended? I do know that some universities offer a degree for physics with enviro science though (mine included), perhaps that is something you can look into.

 

[cristycs]

these are some of the courses I will do physics:

Physical mechanics;
Thermal physics;
Electricity and Magnetism;
Experimental methods in photonics, spectroscopy, plasma and lasers. Applications;
Thermodynamics;
Quantum mechanics;
Molecular Biophysics;
Atomic and Nuclear Physics;
Elements of statistical physics with modern applications;
Particle physics and introduction to astrophysics;
Physical phenomena in the atmosphere;
Physical environment;
And these might include some physics
Hydrology and Hydrogeology;
Atmosphere and air quality;
Biogeophysical global cycles;

There are quite a few courses in physics. There are a lot in Biology and Chemistry as well + the other interdisciplinary courses.

 

[cristycs]

these are some of the courses I will do biology:

Plant biology;
Animal biology;
General Biochemistry;
Microbiology - immunology;
Plant physiology;
Animal physiology;
Genetics;
Biophysics;
Elements bio-inorganics;
Cellular organization of genetic material;
Organic compounds and biomolecules;
Cellular and Molecular Physiology;
Molecular Biophysics;
Human Biology;

So can these courses qualify me to do a phd in: 1. Physics or in Biology ? 2. how about Environmental and Ecological Engineering(I know I haven't posted the ecological courses but the BSc is in ecology & environment and MSc is in integrated natural sciences)? Thx in ADVANCE :*

 

[cristycs]

anyone pls ?