Physics undergrad -> ph.D Mech E

[awri]

So I will graduate in a few weeks with a B.Sc. in physics and I will begin my phD studies in the fall in mechanical engineering. Paticularly, my research will be in materials. Can anyone shed some light on this transition? I understand that there will be loads of work and some makeup classes, etc. What I am really interested in, is has anyone done this before? What was most difficult? How did you cope with not being from an Mech E undergrad dept?

I Asked this in the academic forum awhile ago and got no responce so I am asking in here this time.

 

[Cyrus]

I don't think it will be half as bad as you think. Because you did physics, you might be better off.

 

[Topher925]

Depending on what aspect of materials you are focusing in, your probably won't even be tell that you're getting a degree in ME and not physics.

 

[awri]

I believe my research is in the area of material fatigue. Something along the lines of how microscopic cracks grow and expand and cause breakdown...