Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics

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The discussion centers on an individual with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering who has decided to pursue a second bachelor's degree in Physics, with a keen interest in Astrophysics. The participant expresses concerns about the lack of local resources, such as professors and observatories, to support their learning. They seek advice on self-study methods for Astrophysics, the feasibility of learning without practical lab experience, and the employment prospects for Ph.D. holders in their region. Additionally, they share links to free astrophysics and astronomy textbooks available online.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic Physics concepts
  • Familiarity with self-directed learning techniques
  • Knowledge of online educational resources
  • Awareness of the academic pathways in Astrophysics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online platforms for virtual observatories and astronomy simulations
  • Explore self-study resources for Astrophysics, including MOOCs and online courses
  • Investigate international universities offering Astrophysics programs
  • Examine employment trends and opportunities for Ph.D. graduates in Astrophysics/Theoretical Physics
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for aspiring physicists, students considering a second degree in Physics, and individuals interested in pursuing a career in Astrophysics or Theoretical Physics, particularly in regions with limited local resources.

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I have a bachelor of civil engineering already. I have thought for 1 year and I decided to enroll for the second bachelor's degree in Physics. I have a lot of interest in Astrophysics but there are no Astronomy related programs in my city in my country (I am somewhere in Southeast Asia). My goal is I want to pursue further Ph.D. in Astrophysics/Theoretical Physics-related program and become full-time research in Physics.

The problem is there is no professor in Astrophysics in my current college. So I should learn all of it by myself while studying Physics at the college.

I wanted to have general advice and guideline.
Is it possible to learn Astrophysics without observatory/lab?
Is there any online/virtual observatory that I could do Astronomy related things?

After all, is it late for me to pursue my dream?
 
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Before you do all that what are the employment prospects for someone with a Ph.D. in Astrophysics/Theoretical Physics in your country? If there are limited programs available it would appear that there may not be much demand for someone with qualifications in those fields. What do you plan to do once you complete your degree?
 
Can you afford traveling to a foreign country to study astrophysics/theoretical physics there?
 

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