From mechanical to optical engineering

[pioneerboy]

Hi there,

Is it easily possible to change to optical engineering for the MSc and being involved in big telescope constructions after getting a BSc degree in mechanical engineering?

Lucius

 

[Dr. Courtney]

It is not a common or an easy jump. I expect it would be easier with good grades, test scores, recommendations, course work related to optics, and research related to optics. A mediocre ME major should forget about it.

 

[Andy Resnick]

Hi there,

Is it easily possible to change to optical engineering for the MSc and being involved in big telescope constructions after getting a BSc degree in mechanical engineering?

Lucius

Depends on what you mean by 'easily'. There is considerable involvement of mechanical engineering in the design and construction of large telescopes (https://www.amazon.com/dp/3540689044/?tag=pfamazon01-20) , it's just that there aren't many projects to get involved on.