Master's Degree in both Physics & Computer Science?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of pursuing a Master's degree that combines Physics and Computer Science. Participants explore various programs available in different countries, eligibility criteria, and the relevance of programming experience in these fields.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their educational background and expresses a desire to return to Physics after an incomplete Master's program.
  • Another participant suggests looking into programs labeled as computational physics or applied physics, mentioning the University of Michigan's Applied Physics program as an example.
  • A different participant notes the existence of various programs that combine Physics and Computer Science, recommending a search for "physics computer science double master degree."
  • One participant provides a specific example of a Master's program in Computer Engineering at Heidelberg University, highlighting its offerings in Computational Physics.
  • Another participant requests a list of specific programs after failing to find any through their search.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that programs exist that combine Physics and Computer Science, but there is no consensus on specific programs or their availability, as some participants express difficulty in finding such programs.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed information on specific programs and eligibility criteria, as well as varying definitions of what constitutes a combined degree in Physics and Computer Science.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing advanced degrees that integrate Physics and Computer Science, especially those with a background in programming and a desire to engage in computational research.

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Hi,

I am 28 years old. I have completed my B.Sc(Maths, Physics, Computer Science) in 2007. Immediately after that I have got job as a Software Engineer and worked for 2 years(2007-2009). But due to my interest in pursuing Masters in Physics. I have joined in M.Sc(Physics) in 2009 and in final semester of second year(2011), due to some social & my personal problems I was unable to attend the exams and left. so it became incomplete. And after that due to financial problems, I have joined in job again as Software Engineer and started working till now.

I would like to pursue my career back in Physics. I came to know that there is no chance of getting admission into PhD without a Master Degree.

I have came across with some of my friends who are pursuing Master's Degree in Italy and Germany. The Main thing is that they have mentioned. As I already have "Programming Experience", There are a lot programs that needs to have simulations run which are programmatic. So I guess there would be such programs which consist of both "Physics & Computer Science".

Please provide me the details if there are any such kind of programs. What is the eligibility criteria and prerequisites to get admission into such programs? Like in Italy, Germany, Sweden or USA where ever is fine for me. I just want to pursue Masters!

Your help would be much appreciated!

Best Regards!
 
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anandsingh said:
Hi,

I am 28 years old. I have completed my B.Sc(Maths, Physics, Computer Science) in 2007. Immediately after that I have got job as a Software Engineer and worked for 2 years(2007-2009). But due to my interest in pursuing Masters in Physics. I have joined in M.Sc(Physics) in 2009 and in final semester of second year(2011), due to some social & my personal problems I was unable to attend the exams and left. so it became incomplete. And after that due to financial problems, I have joined in job again as Software Engineer and started working till now.

I would like to pursue my career back in Physics. I came to know that there is no chance of getting admission into PhD without a Master Degree.

I have came across with some of my friends who are pursuing Master's Degree in Italy and Germany. The Main thing is that they have mentioned. As I already have "Programming Experience", There are a lot programs that needs to have simulations run which are programmatic. So I guess there would be such programs which consist of both "Physics & Computer Science".

Please provide me the details if there are any such kind of programs. What is the eligibility criteria and prerequisites to get admission into such programs? Like in Italy, Germany, Sweden or USA where ever is fine for me. I just want to pursue Masters!

Your help would be much appreciated!

Best Regards!

You could look into programs that call themselves computational physics, engineering or applied physics programs often have purely computational research where the physicists is programming simulations. An example I often give is University of Michigan's Applied Physics program, but there are many others that are similar. Good luck.
 
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There are quite a few programs like this. Just do a quick search for something like "physics computer science double master degree".
 
In Heidelberg, Germany, there is a Master program in Computer Engineering:
http://www.ziti.uni-heidelberg.de/ziti/en/msc-computer-engineering
Besides that, it offers a lot of stuff in Computional Physics in case you're pursuing the 'regular' physics Master program. I suppose, that's similar for most other universities.
 
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Rocket50 said:
There are quite a few programs like this. Just do a quick search for something like "physics computer science double master degree".

I did and found none. Can you list some of them?
 

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