Thoughts on a merged career of IT/physics

[wafflah]

I started doing a BSc in Computer Science last year and its great . What I would like to know is if there is a career path for someone who has a keen interest in merging the two fields such as going into research for a physics career path BUT using the knowledge from a IT degree to create the simulations in that effect ?

 

[9une]

No matter what fields you do, you should have the foundation. You can apply your CS skills to physics, but learning the baisc physics courses are necessary.

 

[vappole]

One such field is computational science, or applied mathematics. In this field you need strong IT skills, strong math skills and some physics, depending on the specific path. But if you're interested in these three disciplines, then it's an excellent way to go.