Physics to Engineer advanced things

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the educational pathways from an undergraduate degree in physics to advanced degrees in engineering, specifically addressing the feasibility of transitioning from physics to fields like nuclear engineering at the master's level.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of pursuing a master's and Ph.D. in engineering after completing an undergraduate degree in physics, questioning whether an engineering undergraduate degree is necessary.
  • Another participant suggests that the transferability of topics depends on the specific area of engineering, indicating that some subjects may align better with a physics background than others.
  • A later reply mentions that in the UK, many engineering programs at the postgraduate level accept students with a science background, including physics, and even chemistry degrees may qualify for certain programs.
  • It is recommended that prospective students check specific university entry requirements for clarity on eligibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that transitioning from physics to engineering at the postgraduate level is possible, but there are varying opinions on the specifics and requirements, indicating that multiple views remain on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed information on specific engineering disciplines and their prerequisites, as well as the variability of entry requirements across different universities.

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Because I like both physics and engineering, can I do a physics undergraduate and then go on to engineering master's and Ph.D degrees afterwards, or do those require engineering undergraduate?
 
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Jonnyb42 said:
Because I like both physics and engineering, can I do a physics undergraduate and then go on to engineering master's and Ph.D degrees afterwards, or do those require engineering undergraduate?

Depends what you want to do. Some topics will transfer well, others won't.
 
Well for instance is it possible for me to do undergraduate physics and then go on to master's nuclear engineering?
 
I can speak for the UK in saying - generally yes. Quite a few engineering subjects at post-grad level here require only a 'science' subject, so you would even qualify for some with a chemistry degree.

If there's something specific you're wondering about it's maybe worth spending a few minutes looking at university websites to check the entry requirements.
 

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