Courses Short term course on theoretical physics

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The discussion centers on a student pursuing a B Tech in electrical engineering who is interested in transitioning to theoretical physics. The student has applied to U.S. universities for applied physics, hoping to switch to theoretical physics later, but is uncertain about admission prospects. They seek recommendations for short-term courses (6 months to 1 year) that would help them prepare for the GRE Physics exam and provide relevant physics curriculum experience. A response questions the feasibility of acquiring a comprehensive physics education in such a short time frame, highlighting the challenge of condensing a four-year undergraduate physics curriculum into six months.
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I am doing my final year B Tech in electrical engineering, but my interest is in theoretical physics. Though I have applied to some US universities for applied physics with the hope that I can switch to theoretical physics later but am not sure if I will get admission.

Can anyone suggest me any short term (6months to 1 year) course wherein I can equip myself so that next year I can write GRE Physics and with good physics curriculam experience. I am from India.

My general GRE score is 1520.

Thanks - Prashanth SK
 
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I'm not sure I understand your question. You want to learn what a physics undergraduate learns in 4 years in 6 months?
 

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