Considering Masters in Engineering but need some help

In summary, the speaker is a junior at UC Berkeley with a 3.6 GPA and was originally planning on pursuing a physics PhD, but is now considering a master's degree in engineering, specifically aerospace or mechanical. They are wondering if it is possible to attend a good/very good graduate school with their current circumstances. The speaker is also inquiring about taking applied courses and possibly changing their major to engineering physics at UCB.
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Hi everyone!
I was wondering if I could get some help with regards to a possible change of plans. I am currently a junior at UC Berkeley majoring in physics with a ~3.6 gpa. My original plan was to pursue a physics PhD but I may wish to apply for a masters degree in engineering specifically aerospace or mechanical. Is it possible to attend a good/very good graduate school under my circumstances? Thank you!
 
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berkdude022 said:
Hi everyone!
I was wondering if I could get some help with regards to a possible change of plans. I am currently a junior at UC Berkeley majoring in physics with a ~3.6 gpa. My original plan was to pursue a physics PhD but I may wish to apply for a masters degree in engineering specifically aerospace or mechanical. Is it possible to attend a good/very good graduate school under my circumstances? Thank you!

Have you taken any applied courses? Is it still possible for you to take engineering electives?

How about a change of major? The engineering physics program at UCB is supposedly very good.
 

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The length of a Masters in Engineering program can vary, but it typically takes 1-2 years of full-time study to complete. Part-time options may be available, which can extend the length of the program.

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