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PuzzledLogician
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I have just completed the first semester at university (in the UK) for aerospace engineering.
However, given the time off I have had recently for the Christmas break, I have had time to think much about my current studies. I am really starting to think my interest lies behind understanding the fundamental reasons as to why something occurs the way it does (physically) rather than just accepting this in good faith, and using the learnt physical principles to further human technology.*
I originally had considered doing a masters in physics after my undergraduate studies, before going into a PhD. However since reading more into the prospects of doing this, it seems, at least superficially (from what I have read on the internet) it would be very difficult to do so.
Hence I have considered transferring to an undergraduate degree in physics.
If you were in my position would you continue on studying an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and hope to get on to a graduate physics masters, or transfer before completing any further of my degree?
I appreciate the guidance given by this thread, but I'm not sure how much this applies to the UK.
I am just a little concerned about being too hasty in any decisions, but I would be grateful for any input from anyone to perhaps further the clarity I have into the current situation.
Many thanks for your time.
Max
*EDIT: see post below
However, given the time off I have had recently for the Christmas break, I have had time to think much about my current studies. I am really starting to think my interest lies behind understanding the fundamental reasons as to why something occurs the way it does (physically) rather than just accepting this in good faith, and using the learnt physical principles to further human technology.*
I originally had considered doing a masters in physics after my undergraduate studies, before going into a PhD. However since reading more into the prospects of doing this, it seems, at least superficially (from what I have read on the internet) it would be very difficult to do so.
Hence I have considered transferring to an undergraduate degree in physics.
If you were in my position would you continue on studying an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering and hope to get on to a graduate physics masters, or transfer before completing any further of my degree?
I appreciate the guidance given by this thread, but I'm not sure how much this applies to the UK.
I am just a little concerned about being too hasty in any decisions, but I would be grateful for any input from anyone to perhaps further the clarity I have into the current situation.
Many thanks for your time.
Max
*EDIT: see post below
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