Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of transitioning from a Bachelor of Science in Physics to a Master's degree in Computer Engineering (CE). Participants explore concerns about admission requirements, professional status, and the compatibility of a physics background with engineering studies.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a strong desire to complete a BSc in physics and questions the difficulty of entering a CE master's program afterward, wondering about the necessity of an undergraduate engineering degree.
- Another participant suggests that the admission process may vary by school and encourages consulting with an academic advisor regarding specific programs and their entrance requirements.
- A later reply indicates that the participant is still early in their academic journey and has not yet sought advice from advisors or researched schools, expressing concern about achieving professional status in engineering.
- One participant shares a personal experience of initially pursuing physics with the intent to switch to medical school but ultimately continuing in physics due to the depth of the subject.
- Another participant inquires about the intended career path with a CE degree and suggests looking for programs that integrate high-performance computing with physics or mathematics.
- A participant in a similar situation mentions that they are also pursuing a BSc in physics and believes that taking a few undergraduate engineering courses could facilitate entry into CE graduate school, although they caution that this is based on hearsay.
- One participant mentions plans to gain coding experience post-graduation, with the option to pursue an engineering degree later if necessary.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of concerns and perspectives regarding the transition from physics to computer engineering, with no consensus on the specific requirements or pathways. Multiple competing views remain about the feasibility and implications of such a transition.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight uncertainties regarding the necessity of undergraduate engineering courses for admission to CE graduate programs and the implications for professional status, indicating a lack of clarity on these points.
Who May Find This Useful
Students considering a transition from physics to engineering, particularly those interested in computer engineering or related fields.