Physics to Engineering: Is MS in EE Common for Physicists?

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Universities in America generally do not decline physics majors who wish to pursue a graduate degree in engineering, including electrical engineering. While some institutions may require these students to complete certain senior-level undergraduate electrical engineering courses as prerequisites, many are open to accepting physics graduates into their engineering programs. This pathway is often seen as viable, as physics provides a strong foundational understanding that can be beneficial in engineering studies. Overall, the transition from a physics major to a master's in electrical engineering is common and supported by many universities.
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Do Universities in America tend to decline physics majors who want to study engineering in graduate school? Specifically, I'm interested in how common this is for physics majors who want an MS in electrical engineering.
 
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They may require you to take some senior level undergraduate electrical engineering courses to start out, but otherwise I think many institutions would be happy to have you.
 
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