Chemistry Major, want to go into Physics now

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Transitioning from a Chemistry Major to graduate studies in Physics is feasible, particularly in fields like Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, or Material Science. Graduate programs in these areas often welcome students with backgrounds in chemistry, as they are typically interdisciplinary. Chemical Physics programs, for example, are often collaborative between chemistry and physics departments, while astrochemistry is primarily housed within chemistry departments. Material Science programs also accept a diverse range of academic backgrounds. It's advisable to directly contact the specific programs of interest to understand their admission criteria and ensure a smooth transition into graduate studies.
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So I am almost done with my Chemistry Major, but I really enjoy physics!
Is it possible to still go into physics, maybe Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, or Material Science.

I don't want to start over, but can I still go into graduate school in Physics?
 
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I don't know where you're located, but here in the US, any of those graduate programs are (in principle) accessible to chemistry graduates. Chemical Physics graduate programs (typically interdepartmental programs between the chemistry and physics departments) accept students with backgrounds in either (or both) fields, and the astrochemists I know are basically all in chemistry departments (albeit jointly appointed in one way or another, usually). Materials science graduate programs tend to be fairly interdisciplinary as well, and will accept students with a fair amount of variation in their background.

Of course, your absolute best bet is to inquire directly to programs you're interested in and see what their criteria are for admission.
 
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