From Physics BS to Engineering MS: Pros & Cons

[blaughli]

Does anyone have experience going from a Physics BS to an engineering MS? I am considering doing this because I want to learn all I can about physics but I also want to have career opportunities outside of academia. Is this recommended? It sortof seems that to be a great engineer you could study physics, keeping engineering applications in mind, and then get a masters in the field of engineering that really floats your boat more than the others. At this point I can't decide, so I just want to study physics. Practical? Beneficial? Idealistic?

 

[fss]

With only a B.S. in physics, you won't have much of a choice to get a job outside of academia in the first place.

 

[blaughli]

I realize that. I'm asking for thoughts on physics being a good preparation for engineering as a career. If I was only after a BS then I would do ME or EE right off the bat.

 

[Thermalne]

You shouldn't have a problem going from a Physics B.S. to a Engineering M.S. or PhD.

I argue going into Engineering Physics if you want to do a good mix of both.

 

[blaughli]

So BS in engineering physics and then MS in engineering? Sounds pretty good to me.

 

[edgepflow]

So BS in engineering physics and then MS in engineering? Sounds pretty good to me.

I think this is an excellent path. If your grades are good in youe BS in engineering physics, your oppurtunities for graduate school in the engineering major of your choice should be outstanding.

 

[Thermalne]

But of course, do what you love to do.

 

[blaughli]

I'll google it, but any good resources for exploring Engineering Physics? I don't really know what it's all about

 

[edgepflow]

I'll google it, but any good resources for exploring Engineering Physics? I don't really know what it's all about

Just google: "bs in engineering physics" and all the major programs will pop up.