Can You Pursue a Career in Physics After a B-Tech in Engineering?

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A student of engineering interested in physics is seeking advice on pursuing a career in physics after completing a B-tech degree. They are exploring options for integrated master's programs that combine engineering and physics or a major in engineering with a minor in physics. Responses highlight that many students with B-tech degrees have successfully transitioned to PhD programs in physics, particularly in the U.S. Resources like the physicsgre.com website are recommended for finding profiles of individuals with similar backgrounds who have pursued physics. The discussion emphasizes the feasibility of moving from engineering to physics and encourages further research into existing pathways and programs.
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Hi
am a student of engineering really interested in physics.tried engineering but discovered that its not my cup of tea.I would like to take up physics again.And i was wondering if there was anyway i could pursue a career in physics after my B-tech.As in is it possible to have an integrated masters program majoring in both engineering and physics..or maybe a major in engineering with a minor in physics or anything like that?I finsh my B-tech in a year and would really like your suggestions.

help would be appreciated
thanks in advance.
 
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Look for ZapperZ's "I have so and so degree, can I get into physics?" thread.

There are also a number of students having done BTech degrees and then gone on to do PhDs in physics in the states. Try contacting them via www.physicsgre.com - search for "BTech" (and similar keywords) before making a thread. I wasn't even looking for those threads and I saw 3-4. In that very website's "applicant profiles" thread, there is someone with a BTech in Civil Engineering who got into a few PhD programs in physics.
 
Thank you for the prompt reply.And really sorry i search the forums before.
Thanks again
 
No problem.

Here is the thread I mentioned. Look for the post by kammyuce.
 
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