Particle Physicist Career: BE Electrical Engineering Qualifications

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To pursue a career in particle physics, a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is generally insufficient as it does not provide the necessary physics background required for graduate studies. A PhD in physics is essential for becoming a particle physicist. Many individuals with a BSEE have successfully transitioned to graduate physics programs, provided they maintain strong academic performance. Prospective students should directly inquire with universities about their admission policies for physics graduate programs.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of undergraduate physics curriculum
  • Knowledge of graduate admission requirements for physics programs
  • Familiarity with the role of a PhD in particle physics
  • Awareness of engineering roles in particle physics research
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  • Research graduate programs in physics that accept students with a BSEE
  • Explore the requirements for obtaining a PhD in physics
  • Investigate engineering positions available in particle physics laboratories
  • Look for resources on academic and career guidance in physics
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Students considering a career in particle physics, electrical engineers seeking to transition into physics, and individuals interested in academic pathways for advanced studies in physics.

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can someone please help me out with the procedure to become a particle physicist?:confused: will a BE in electrical engineering allow me to pursue a career in Particle Physics?
 
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If you want to be a physicist, you generally need to study physics in undergraduate school. You do not learn enough physics in an undergraduate engineering curriculum to permit you to study physics in graduate school.

- Warren
 
Abhijt, there is a whole section here on academic and career guidance. There's sure to be some valuable advice there.

As chroot said, if you want to be a particle physicist, you need a PhD in physics, and a BSEE is by itself usually not considered sufficient preparation for graduate work in physics. However, if you want to work in particle physics, there are a number of engineering positions at universities and laboratories.
 
Many particle physicists (including me) had a BSEE and went on to graduate school in physics. You must get a PhD in physics. Many graduate physics programs will admit you if your grades are good. Just ask each school what their policy is.
 
I am from India. can anyone tell me where to get the information about the various universities offering degrees in particle or pure physics and where to get the information?
 

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