Which of Physics and Mechanical Engineering requires math

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Physics degrees typically require a more extensive mathematics background compared to Mechanical Engineering degrees. A standard four-year physics curriculum includes advanced mathematical concepts beyond what is usually covered in engineering programs. While engineering may include topics like partial differential equations, it often lacks courses in linear algebra, which are common in physics studies.
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I wonder and feel like knowing which of Physics and Mechanical Engineering requires more advanced Mathematics.

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Any four-year physics degree will include more advanced mathematics than a typical engineering degree plan. The farthest my engineering degree plan goes is partial differential equations. It doesn't even include linear algebra, although I'll be taking it anyway.
 
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