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When evaluating institutions for a physics B.S., key factors include opportunities for undergraduate research, the quality and accessibility of labs and equipment, and faculty involvement in relevant research. Prospective students should consider whether faculty members publish in reputable journals and how accessible they are for mentorship. Class sizes can also impact the learning experience. Future plans, such as pursuing a Ph.D. or entering industry, should guide the selection process. Undergraduate research typically involves assisting professors with experiments, programming, and contributing to publications, with the level of involvement varying by department. Understanding these elements can help students make informed decisions about their education.
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Hello, everyone.

What makes an institution better than another for a physics B.S? Faculty, labs or what?
 
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One big thing you could look for is what opportunities there are for undergraduate research at particular schools. Quality of labs can be important, how updated/accessible equipment is. As for faculty, are they involved in research that interests you? Do they regularly publish research in reputable journals? Class sizes can be important as well, and how accessible the professors are.
 
What are your plans for after undergrad? Industry? PhD? Knowing that can provide for more relevant answers.
 
Stengah said:
One big thing you could look for is what opportunities there are for undergraduate research at particular schools. Quality of labs can be important, how updated/accessible equipment is. As for faculty, are they involved in research that interests you? Do they regularly publish research in reputable journals? Class sizes can be important as well, and how accessible the professors are.

Thank you. :smile:

Pengwuino said:
What are your plans for after undergrad? Industry? PhD? Knowing that can provide for more relevant answers.

Ph.D.
 
I would say funding

I will never forget my time tinkering with 50 year old ammeters and trying to read off oscilloscopes without cursors.
 
Stengah said:
One big thing you could look for is what opportunities there are for undergraduate research at particular schools...

Since I'm currently in 2nd year of F.Sc (equivalent to Senior year in high school) I don't understand what sort of research is done at the undergraduate level. I mean what should I be looking for in this respect.
 
PrincePhoenix said:
Since I'm currently in 2nd year of F.Sc (equivalent to Senior year in high school) I don't understand what sort of research is done at the undergraduate level. I mean what should I be looking for in this respect.

What I mean is: do professors hire undergraduates to do research with them? The research could be be in anything. You might help with programming, setting up experiments, and even contributing to writing papers. How involved you are able to get depends on the department.
 
Thanks again. :smile:
 

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