Is the International Bachelor of Science the Right Choice for Me?

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The discussion revolves around the suitability of the International Bachelor of Science program for a participant with interests in philosophy, astronomy, and physics, particularly in areas like space, special relativity, and quantum physics. The participant is considering which major to choose from a list of options and seeks advice on aligning their academic path with their interests.

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Main Points Raised

  • The participant expresses a strong interest in subjects that require understanding rather than memorization, particularly in physics and mathematics.
  • Some participants suggest that the participant should not feel pressured to choose a program based solely on its title and should seek a program that truly fits their interests.
  • One participant notes that the listed majors do not directly align with the participant's interests in space and quantum physics, except for chemistry, which may include quantum mechanics in physical chemistry.
  • Another participant proposes that nanotechnology might have connections to quantum mechanics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the listed majors may not fully align with the participant's interests, but there is no consensus on which major would be the best fit. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal choice for the participant.

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The discussion highlights the participant's personal circumstances affecting their academic choices and the potential need for further research into specific programs and their curricula.

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Individuals considering the International Bachelor of Science program or similar interdisciplinary science degrees, especially those with interests in physics and related fields.

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It's called the "International Bachelor of Science". I almost got into the Advanced Bachelor of science honours (physics) but my marks dropped a lot in my last 2 terms due to personal family issues.

I love philosophy, astronomy, physics (all of it but mostly space, special relativity and quantum physics) and I like SOME chemistry, because:
I hate subjects that required decorating and memorising things, so I do much better in 'understanding' based subjects, such as Maths.

Anyway, the IBS requires me to choose one of the following fields to major in:

Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology
Geosciences
Medicinal Chemistry
Nanotechnology
Nutrition
Physical Geography
Sport and Movement Science

Do you think any of these fit my description or should I take another course?

Thank you in advance!
 
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Most people only get one shot at their education. I wouldn't try to shoehorn yourself into a program based on its title. Look around until you've found a program that's a perfect (or nearly perfect) fit for you. Even if you stop school for a semester or even a full year to figure that out, that's much better than suffering through something that sounded good to some random people on the internet.
 
Choppy said:
Most people only get one shot at their education. I wouldn't try to shoehorn yourself into a program based on its title. Look around until you've found a program that's a perfect (or nearly perfect) fit for you. Even if you stop school for a semester or even a full year to figure that out, that's much better than suffering through something that sounded good to some random people on the internet.
Well, give my description, I'd hope I could get someone to give me advice because there is only so much information about a course online. I guess it's best to call universities and ask about it.
 
victorhugo said:
I love philosophy, astronomy, physics (all of it but mostly space, special relativity and quantum physics)
I don't think any of the major fields that you listed would include those areas, except that undergraduate chemistry usually includes some QM under the topic of "physical chemistry." (at least in the US)
 
nanotech should have something related to QM...
 

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