Chemistry Major, want to go into Physics now

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Chemistry graduates can transition into physics-related fields such as Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, and Material Science without starting over. Graduate programs in Chemical Physics often accept students with backgrounds in both chemistry and physics, while Astrochemistry typically involves chemistry departments with joint appointments. Material Science programs are also interdisciplinary and welcome diverse academic backgrounds. Prospective students should directly contact their desired programs to understand specific admission criteria.

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  • Understanding of Chemical Physics graduate programs
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary studies in Material Science
  • Knowledge of Astrochemistry and its departmental affiliations
  • Awareness of graduate school admission processes
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  • Research specific Chemical Physics graduate programs and their admission requirements
  • Explore interdisciplinary Material Science programs and their curriculum
  • Investigate Astrochemistry research opportunities within chemistry departments
  • Contact graduate admissions offices for detailed program criteria
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Students majoring in Chemistry considering a shift to Physics, prospective graduate students in interdisciplinary fields, and individuals interested in Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, or Material Science.

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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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