Physics after Electrical Engineering

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The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) versus an integrated MSc in Physics at IIT Kanpur, with a focus on a future research career in Particle Physics. Participants advise against the integrated MTech, suggesting that a BTech or an MSc in Physics would better align with the individual’s interests in Physics. Key recommendations include taking as many Physics courses as possible during the EE program, engaging in summer projects with the Physics department, and preparing for the Physics GRE. The importance of planning ahead for a transition to Physics graduate studies is emphasized, including the need for strong references from Physics professors. Overall, the consensus leans towards prioritizing a path that directly supports the goal of pursuing advanced studies in Physics.
  • #31
Hi everyone

Thanks for your comments. And if anyone else on this forum is in the same eigenstate as I am, then please feel free to use this thread to discuss..

Should you have anything to add to what has been discussed here, write back.

Cheers
Vivek
 
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  • #32
Hi everyone

I am about to enter college & face a similar dilemma. I've enjoyed phy & maths as a student & was hoping to do bsc+msc in physics but was not very passionate. I was strongly advised against it & told that engineering physics would be a good option as it would keep avenues open in both pure & applied physics. However i failed to get into iits & could not find any other reputed colleges offering EP. I now have an option of going into a low reputed EP course or to pursue electronics &comm. eng. in iiit H. I was told that I could pursue studies in pure as well as applied physics after B.Tech in ECE , though the curriculum seems to offer hardly any physics courses there. Will careers in physics still be open after ECE in iiitH(which seems to be more specialised than other colleges), or should I join EP in a low rank college?
please help
 
  • #33
I would start with physics immediately. With that background you can later specialize in EE.
 

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