What should I do for graduate school?

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The discussion centers on the decision-making process for pursuing graduate studies in either physics or engineering, specifically Electrical or Computer Engineering. The individual has a strong academic background with GRE scores of 800 in math, 730 in verbal, and a 3.6 GPA, indicating eligibility for reputable programs. Key considerations include the length of commitment for a PhD in physics versus a master's in engineering, as well as the potential for interdisciplinary fields that blend physics and engineering, such as accelerator physics and device/instrumentation physics.

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  • Understanding of graduate school application processes
  • Familiarity with GRE testing and scoring
  • Knowledge of physics and engineering disciplines
  • Awareness of interdisciplinary fields that combine physics and engineering
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  • Research graduate programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Explore interdisciplinary fields such as accelerator physics and instrumentation engineering
  • Investigate the physics GRE requirements and preparation strategies
  • Identify prerequisite courses for transitioning from physics to engineering
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Undergraduate students in physics or related fields considering graduate school, individuals weighing the merits of pursuing a PhD versus a master's degree, and those interested in interdisciplinary studies that integrate physics and engineering principles.

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I am a senior about to finish my undergraduate degree in physics (with a minor in CS). Lately though I have been really debating whether or not I should continue in physics and get a PhD. I like physics, but I'm not sure if I want to spend 6-7 years getting a degree. I'm also not sure which branch of physics I want to pursue.

Recently I have been strongly considering going to graduate school to get a masters degree in engineering. I am particularly looking at Electrical or Computer Engineering.

My GRE scores are 800 math, 730 verbal, and 5.0 writing, and my GPA is 3.6, so I should be able to get into a decent school. I haven't taken the physics GRE yet.

I would appreciate any advice related to physics graduate school vs. engineering graduate school, and anything else I might not have considered. I would also appreciate any suggestions about which engineering disciplines to consider.

Also if anyone else has transitioned from physics to engineering I would appreciate learning what the procedure is regarding classes you may not have had and if there are any classes I could take next semester If I decide to go engineering in order to make the transition easier?
 
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Why does it have to be one or the other? Why not consider fields of physics that have a very large engineering component to it? Accelerator physics, device/instrumentation physics, etc. are physics areas that are very heavy on engineering.

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