Math degree jobs and PhD options in physics

[PhysicsHigh]

What are the different jobs these degrees can get with just a bachelors. Where can they lead and what kind of PHD's can you go for? Can you major in math and go to grad school for physics or cosmology?

 

[nlsherrill]

What are the different jobs these degrees can get with just a bachelors. Where can they lead and what kind of PHD's can you go for? Can you major in math and go to grad school for physics or cosmology?

Yes. Most universities tend to accept applications from applicants that majored in the field or a related one. Applied math sounds like a good degree in my opinion. You get a taste of the pure side of math, but then get the chance to take electives that may lean more towards physics or engineering. I know someone majoring in applied math right now, and he's taking physics courses as his electives so he can keep his options open for graduate school(either math or physics or mathematical physics ).

But honestly, if you were already considering physics for graduate school, then you might as well get your B.S. in it. I would hate to get to graduate school and have to "catch up" to all the other students.

 

[PhysicsHigh]

Thanks, um also what is a career in mathamatical biology like? Can you start with an undergraduate degree and get a phd in it later? Again what are some jobs for the 2 majors

 

[PhysicsHigh]

Thanks, um also what is a career in mathamatical biology like? Can you start with an undergraduate degree and get a phd in it later? Again what are some jobs for the 2 majors

Er.. let's not worry about this sorry. Just what I said first. Thanks

 

[murmillo]

I'm also interested in this. I'm a math major (pure math) and I haven't taken many courses that use applied math, like physics or economics. So I'm also trying to think about what jobs there are that use math, and whether those options are reasonable for me, given my lack of courses other than pure math courses and courses like English literature, history, and Chinese language