Particle Physics Grad School with NRE Degree - Is it Doable?

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A junior undergraduate majoring in Nuclear and Radiology Engineering at Georgia Tech is exploring the possibility of transitioning to graduate school in particle physics after graduation. Initially interested in fusion research, the student has developed a strong interest in particle physics and is seeking confirmation on the feasibility of this path with an NRE degree. The adviser indicated that pursuing a physics graduate program is possible, provided the student performs well on the GRE. The student is currently completing Quantum Mechanics and has plans to take Quantum II, along with Mathematical Physics, which is enhancing their mathematical skills. They are inquiring about additional coursework that would strengthen their application for graduate studies in particle physics, specifically mentioning the importance of courses in Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics, and Statistical Mechanics. Overall, the discussion centers on the transition from an engineering background to a physics graduate program and the necessary preparations for this shift.
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Hello!

I'm currently a Junior, undergraduate Nuclear and Radiology Engineering major at Georgia Tech, and I'm wondering about what comes after graduation~

I was originally thinking about going into grad school and doing Fusion research, but the past few months I've been more and more interested in particle physics;

My adviser told me it is possible to go into grad school for physics with an NRE degree (if I study my arse off for the GRE, that is), but I'm wanting to know if that's correct/actually doable.

I've just about finished term one of Quantum Mechanics in addition to my regular NRE courses, and I'm signed up for Quantum II in the spring~
I've also been taking Mathematical Physics, which while not really teaching any physics has been teaching me the more in-depth mathematics that i haven't really used in my engineering courses.

So...is it doable to go into grad school for particle physics with an NRE degree, and if so are there any specific supplement classes I should take in addition to Quantum?
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In order,

0) Quantum (already being done)
1) Undergrad E&M
2) Classical mechanics
3) Statistical mechanics
 
Thanks much! =D
I'm trying to get into Emag next term, so then just the last two to add~
woohoo, that was less classes than I would have thought~
 
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