Engineering Dual major in: physics, computer engineering

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A high school junior with a strong interest in physics and computers is considering pursuing a Ph.D. in physics, focusing on quantum mechanics or particle physics, and aims to work in quantum computing or as a particle physicist. They inquire about the feasibility of completing a dual major in physics and computer engineering within four years. The student has a solid academic background, including independent study in modern physics and proficiency in multiple programming languages. Responses indicate that completing a double major in computer engineering and physics in four years is achievable, especially for motivated students who take summer courses and manage a heavy course load. Emphasis is placed on the importance of engaging in undergraduate research to enhance academic experience.
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Hello, I am currently a Jr. in high school and I am very interested in physics and computers. I would like to get a Ph.D. in physics (with emphasis of quantum mechanics or particle physics). For a career I would eventually like to build/research dealing with quantum computing, or be a particle physicist.

I was wondering if anybody has actually done a dual major in physics and computer engineering? Do you guys think it is possible to complete a B.S. with these as dual majors in 4 years?

Next year i am going to be enrolled in 2 semesters of college English, and calculus 1&2.

My school is a small school, so I am able to do an independent study physics class where I will be studying modern physics with a graduate modern physics text. Also for computers I have been sort of a computer nerd since I was 15 so I know how to program in many different languages and such (c/c++, java,perl,ect..). So the college homework in the physics in computer programming should be manageable.

I have already taken physics/chemistry and all math classes our school offers.
Thank-you for taking the time to read this post :)
 
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Sounds like a pretty solid plan to me, and it sounds like you are already ahead of most people. It would be possible(at least at my school) to complete a double major in CE and physics in 4 years if you were ahead of others when you entered(which it sounds like you will be), you take summer courses, and take a lot of classes per semester. Just try to get some undergraduate research in if possible.
 
Awesome! I am exited already, thanks for presenting the advice to me :) Now is time to work hard. :p
 

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