Transitioning from engineering to physics

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Transitioning from a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering to a postgraduate program in physics is generally possible, but it often requires completing additional undergraduate coursework to meet prerequisites. Institutions in the USA, Canada, and Australia typically expect a solid foundation in physics for admission to their graduate programs. Prospective students are advised to review specific program requirements and may benefit from consulting resources or threads that discuss similar transitions in detail.
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So i just finished my bachelors last year in electrical engineering with honours. However, I have been thinking about it for a while and my real passion is for a career in physics. Would I be able to sign up for a post grad physics course in USA/Canada or in Australia?

Thanks
 
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Probably not without some (a lot) of additional undergraduate coursework as a prerequisite.
 
anon6912 said:
So i just finished my bachelors last year in electrical engineering with honours. However, I have been thinking about it for a while and my real passion is for a career in physics. Would I be able to sign up for a post grad physics course in USA/Canada or in Australia?

Thanks

This will sound like a broken record (anyone knows what that is anymore?), but you might want to start by reading this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=64966

Zz.
 

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