What to learn to make Physics M.Sc more employable

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To enhance employability in the semiconductor industry, physics graduates should consider pursuing skills in Electrical Engineering alongside their Master’s degree. Key areas of focus include circuitry knowledge, programming proficiency in languages such as C and R, and an understanding of condensed matter physics. Additionally, exploring data science as a career path is advisable, as many physics graduates transition into this field. Practical work experience is also essential for securing employment in these industries.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Electrical Engineering principles
  • Proficiency in programming languages, specifically C and R
  • Basic knowledge of condensed matter physics
  • Familiarity with data science concepts and tools
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advanced topics in Electrical Engineering relevant to semiconductors
  • Enhance programming skills by learning Python for data science applications
  • Study condensed matter physics through online courses or textbooks
  • Explore data science methodologies, including machine learning and statistical analysis
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, recent graduates, and professionals aiming to transition into the semiconductor industry or data science roles.

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I am in the fourth semester of my physics B.Sc and my plan is to hopefully get employed in the semiconductor industry. I was planning to continue with a Masters degree in physics, though I am considering Electrical Engineering for instance, and from what I have gathered, I should try and make myself more employable in this case.

Apart from gathering work experience, what skills should I acquire for this industry?
I have been using lecture notes from an Engineering undergrad to learn circuitry, and am also trying to learn coding, where I already have some knowledge in C and R due to taking a numerics and statistics class respectively. Is this advisable, and is there anything else to aim for?
 
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I do not know much about condensed matter physics frankly, how is it in terms of industry? Staying in academics is not really an option for me. I might add, I wouldn't be completely adverse to the "data sciencist" route I've been reading about either. That, as well as adjacent jobs, are apparently also where many physics graduates end up?
 
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