Jobs and salary for Mathematics and Physics addict students.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the career prospects and potential salaries for students interested in mathematics and physics. Participants explore various undergraduate majors and their implications for future earnings, considering fields such as engineering, medical physics, and other applied sciences.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that a high salary is not guaranteed by the subject chosen but rather by how one applies their knowledge and skills.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of pursuing subjects that one enjoys, noting that interests may change during higher education.
  • Medical physics is mentioned as a lucrative career path, with a suggestion to pursue a B.S. in physics followed by a postgraduate degree in medical physics.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of biology background for entering medical physics, with a reference to the prerequisites for relevant programs.
  • Some participants propose alternative fields such as law or accountancy for potentially higher salaries.
  • A participant expresses a strong preference for fields closely related to physics and mathematics, while also seeking high earning potential.
  • Another participant warns against focusing solely on salary, suggesting that a genuine interest in physics and mathematics is crucial for success in those fields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the relationship between chosen fields of study and salary potential. There is no consensus on the best path to ensure a high salary, with multiple competing views on the importance of passion versus financial outcomes.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the variability in personal interests and the competitive nature of higher education, suggesting that assumptions about prior knowledge may affect future studies.

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Hi guys n gals,

I am new here. I am about to finish my 11th grade/ GCE AS Level Exams. I have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Applied ICT. What major should I take in my undergraduate course to ensure a (very) high salary.

Thank you and hoping for a quick reply pleasezzzzzzzzzzzzz!

P.S: Mechatronics is good but i don't know if Mathematics is of importance in this subject.

N.B: I love Mathematics :)
 
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ishtiaque.tg said:
Hi guys n gals,

I am new here. I am about to finish my 11th grade/ GCE AS Level Exams. I have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Applied ICT. What major should I take in my undergraduate course to ensure a (very) high salary.

Thank you and hoping for a quick reply pleasezzzzzzzzzzzzz!

P.S: Mechatronics is good but i don't know if Mathematics is of importance in this subject.

N.B: I love Mathematics :)

Mathematics is proof based, not applied. If you have not seen proof based math, then you are in no condition to say you love math. College math will all be proofs, just like geometry if you did that.

A high salary can only be achieved if you excel in your field, so choose something you love doing and the money will come naturally. Having said that, physics, math, and chemistry are academic disciplines - so you will never ensure a very high salary. As a general rule, if you want money DO NOT GO INTO ACADEMIA. Engineering, financial math, and the more applied fields are more employable and as such guarantee a higher paycheque.
 
It's not so much the subject that ensures a high salary, rather, what you do with it.

Naturally, it's wise to pursue in university the subjects that you enjoy in high school. But often students find that their interests change as they move through higher education. Subjects get more competative, topics are covered with much more depth and rigour, and a certain amount of knowledge always seems to be "assumed" - whether or not the students actually have it. I believe that the best way to address this is to start out with a general flexible program that will keep as many doors open as possible.
 
You could get a B.S. in physics with a postgraduate degree in medical physics. Medical physicists make damn good money.
 
Brian_C said:
You could get a B.S. in physics with a postgraduate degree in medical physics. Medical physicists make damn good money.

Hey, I do not have biology. I have never studied Biology. Would it be possible for me to enter this career?

Moreover, what are your views about turbine engineers, etc.?
 
You can read about the prerequisites for the medical physics program at the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the link below. They only require two semesters of biology for admission to the Ph.D program, and none for the M.S. program. You have plenty of time to take those classes since you haven't even started college.

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/gsbs/programs/medphys/
 
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study law or accountancy
 
Brian_C said:
You can read about the prerequisites for the medical physics program at the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the link below. They only require two semesters of biology for admission to the Ph.D program, and none for the M.S. program. You have plenty of time to take those classes since you haven't even started college.

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/gsbs/programs/medphys/

Hey, Hi,

Actually mate, I do not have the slightest interest in Biology. I do not like anything about this subject (no offence).I would really like to study anything that is closely related to physics and mathematics and also earn as much as possible.

Someone please help me out :S
 
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ishtiaque.tg said:
I would really like to study anything that is closely related to physics and mathematics and also earn as much as possible.

Someone please help me out.

You don't know what you're asking for so you can't be helped. Physics and math have to be approached on their own terms -- not with a view to a fat paycheck. If you're thinking about the fat paycheck at the end, you won't be able to focus on the math and physics.

From what you've written, I would advise you to stay away from the exact sciences. As someone has already suggested, look at accountancy or law.
 

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