Physics master after engineering bachelor?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of enrolling in a physics master's program after completing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Participants explore the qualifications needed and the suitability of various engineering degrees for transitioning into physics graduate studies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether it is feasible to transition from an electrical engineering bachelor's to a physics master's program.
  • Another participant suggests that acceptance depends on convincing the graduate admissions committee of one's qualifications, noting strengths and weaknesses in the applicant's background.
  • A different participant seeks opinions on which engineering degrees might be suitable for pursuing physics-related master's courses.
  • Further clarification is provided that while enrollment is possible, different schools have varying requirements, such as qualifying exams and the need for additional undergraduate coursework.
  • One participant mentions a self-test as a method to evaluate preparedness for physics graduate school.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the requirements and suitability of engineering degrees for physics master's programs, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the variability of admission requirements across different institutions and the lack of consensus on which engineering backgrounds are most advantageous for physics graduate studies.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a transition from engineering to physics graduate programs, as well as those interested in the admissions process for master's degrees in physics.

Bradwast88
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Is it possible to enroll to physics master program after electrical engineering bachelor?
or is there any engineering degree which can leads to physics master?

Thanks.
 
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As with every person looking to switch areas of study from bachelor's to master's; it depends on if you can convince the graduate admissions committee that you are qualified. As an EE you will be strong in some areas (or should be) and weak in others. Nobody on these boards can tell if you if that will be good enough to wherever you're applying.
 
Sorry to hijack this thread but what, in the opinion of the PF members, would be an (or various) engineering degrees/programs be suitable for study to Physics related masters courses?
 
Bradwast88 said:
Is it possible to enroll to physics master program after electrical engineering bachelor?
or is there any engineering degree which can leads to physics master?

Thanks.

You may want to start with this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=64966

While it is possible to "enroll", various schools have different requirements for a Masters degree. For example, some require that you take the same qualifying exams as PhD candidates, others don't. Some requires that you get out of the gate running, while others will give you some time to catch up by taking advanced undergraduate classes.

Again, the self-test that I described in the thread will be a concrete evaluation that you can do on whether you are well-prepared or not for physics graduate school.

Zz.
 

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