Changing disciplines after finishing undergrad Degree

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Transitioning from a Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree to graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics is feasible and often encouraged. The discussion highlights that interdisciplinary collaboration is beneficial, as seen in research groups that include graduates from various fields, such as materials engineering, physics, and chemistry. The key to a successful transition lies in pursuing projects that genuinely interest the student, as personal motivation significantly influences academic success.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Chemical Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration in academic settings
  • Knowledge of graduate school application processes
  • Awareness of project-based learning in engineering disciplines
NEXT STEPS
  • Research graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering
  • Explore interdisciplinary projects in applied physics
  • Connect with faculty members involved in diverse research groups
  • Investigate the role of collaboration in engineering education
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Undergraduate students considering a shift in their academic focus, graduate school applicants, and anyone interested in interdisciplinary studies within engineering and applied sciences.

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I am a Chemical engineering student with pretty good grades, and about finish my undergraduate degree. I am 100% sure i want to go to grad school, but recently i am starting to get interested in other disciplines.

My question is, how difficult it is for someone with my background to change discipline to something like mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or applied physics?
 
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honestly, it depends on the project! If you see a project that interests you in a different school, then you go for it. My research group (materials engineering) has physicists and chemists graduates in it too. I almost when from materials to chemical engineering, because i was interested in the project offered.

My supervisor is keen on having a spectrum of disciplines in the group because it allows students to support each other and diversify in skills. Other supervisors I know do this also.
 

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