How to switch from B.Tech Mechanical to MSc Physics (Nuclear Physics)?

[sankalplal]

Hello Everyone,

This post is with regards to queries for which I am still struggling to find answer. I am really confused about what to do in future.

My question is how to do a MSc in Physics or Nuclear Physics after completing B.Tech?

I will be explaining my situation below and I will try to be as short as possible.

Background
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Specialisation: Nuclear Engineering), 2014 (India)
When I joined the program, it was Nuclear Science and Technology which was later changed to what I mentioned above. I was expecting it to be leaned more towards Nuclear Physics. It hardly contained subjects with regards to it. Well it is definitely a mistake at my end that I did not look what courses they offer, but that was just due to lack of awareness about how to select programs.

Area which I really enjoy learning
Nuclear Science (Nuclear Physics)
Also Thermal Science, but I want to end up in Nuclear Physics
{I know I like Nuclear Physics, because whenever I study any concept or any topics related to Nuclear Physics, I enjoy it and no negative point comes into my mind unlike other things that I read, which I tend to stop reading after few threads}

What I want to do in future
Initially work in a Nuclear Physics related industrial field for research
After gaining enough confidence, I would like to shift to the line of teaching along with research (this decision is something I can make later, so not a big issue right now)

Some experiences
Internship and lab experiences (in university) in medical physics (nuclear medicines and radiation therapy)
Internship in thermal and fluids domain (Did a project in CFD)
Final year project in thermal domain (heat exchanger design aspects of fast neutron reactors)

Issues I am facing currently
I still want to pursue Nuclear Physics, but the eligibility to it is I require a BSc in physics or mathematics.

Also, I am looking for my higher studies in Canada, but the point is can I get something outside of the field I have experience in?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

My question is how to do a MSc in Physics or Nuclear Physics after completing B.Tech?

You need to be even more specific with your question. The answer to your question is to simply apply to a program and away you go :)

 

[sankalplal]

You need to be even more specific with your question. The answer to your question is to simply apply to a program and away you go :)

Thank you for the reply.

My exact query is that I need to get into MSc Nuclear Physics, but the requirement for it is BSc Physics or Mathematics and I am B.Tech Nuclear Engineer. So how to proceed with it?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

My exact query is that I need to get into MSc Nuclear Physics, but the requirement for it is BSc Physics or Mathematics and I am B.Tech Nuclear Engineer. So how to proceed with it?

Sounds like you've already answered your question. Looks like you need a different degree. Have you talked to advisors at the school's you are looking at?