Engineering grad school w/ Physics BS

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The discussion centers on the viability of pursuing a graduate degree in Materials Science Engineering for students with a background in Physics and Applied Mathematics. The consensus is that interdisciplinary fields like Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering welcome diverse academic backgrounds, including physics. The participant's research supervisor confirms that successful admissions have occurred for candidates from various disciplines, including biochemistry, chemistry, and physics. Financial aid and admission prospects are generally favorable for applicants with strong research experience.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Materials Science Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary research methodologies
  • Knowledge of graduate school admission processes
  • Awareness of financial aid options for graduate studies
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  • Research graduate programs in Materials Science Engineering
  • Explore funding opportunities for graduate studies in engineering
  • Investigate interdisciplinary research projects in Materials Science
  • Connect with current graduate students in Materials Science for insights
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Undergraduates in Physics or Applied Mathematics considering graduate studies, prospective students interested in interdisciplinary engineering fields, and individuals seeking insights into graduate admissions and funding in Materials Science Engineering.

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Hello,

I'll be graduating in one year with a BS in Physics and a BS in Applied Mathematics. I've done research in Astrophysics and Photovoltaics, and I'm considering pursuing a graduate degree (either MS or PhD) in Material Science Engineering. I've looked at various school websites and it seems like I'd be considered (having a physics, rather than engineering, background) but I don't really have a human perspective on the situation. Is this a good idea, based on admission and financial help? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Biomedical Engineering, are really interdisciplinary and take a lot of people with diverse backgrounds ranging from biochemistry to math. Don't worry about not having the right background.

This I know because my current research supervisor is in the Materials Science department and has graduated people with 6 different majors: biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering and physics.
 

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