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Engineering and physics?

  • I want a degree in particle physics but I was wondering if its a good idea to do 4 years of engineering and then go for a physics degree. It takes such a long time to complete a phd and then do post doc; so I thought it might be more practical to get a job as an engineer after doing engineering and then continue my education in physics. Does this sound like a good idea or a waste of time? My ultimate aim is a degree in physics but I dont want to wait for like 15 years to get a decent job. I am currently in first year. Please give me an honest opinion. Thanks!

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    I'd say it depends why you want to study physics. I'd agree with you that it is probably easier to get a job as an engineer, mostly because there are so many different types of engineering. Although not all of your classes in enginering will be strictly physics, any engineering program requires the same thought process and problem solving abilities. Engineering would also require most if not all of the math you'd likely use in physics. I'd suggest you read up on the different types of engineering (civil (civil also includes specialties in structural, transportation, environmental, transportation, water, soil), mechanical, design, manufacturing, biosystems, electrical, computer, aerospace/aeronautial) and compare the courses required for the degrees and also the job opportunities for engineering or physics. If you end up doing both, it's not a waste of time. The fields are related enough that the extra training will be an advantage. Good luck.

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I'd say it depends why you want to study physics. I'd agree with you that it is probably easier to get a job as an engineer, mostly because there are so many different types of engineering. Although not all of your classes in enginering will be strictly physics, any engineering program requires the same thought process and problem solving abilities. Engineering would also require most if not all of the math you'd likely use in physics. I'd suggest you read up on the different types of engineering (civil (civil also includes specialties in structural, transportation, environmental, transportation, water, soil), mechanical, design, manufacturing, biosystems, electrical, computer, aerospace/aeronautial) and compare the courses required for the degrees and also the job opportunities for engineering or physics. If you end up doing both, it's not a waste of time. The fields are related enough that the extra training will be an advantage. Good luck.

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Engineering-physics is still a stretch. You need to decide physics or engineering. It all depends on what you want to do; remember, you'll be doing it for a minimum of 40 hours a week. Be prepared to go for a PhD pretty much in physics and then some research to gain a faculty position. Engineering is basically go to work right after you graduate assuming your grades looked good and you got some experience in. It's all a personal choice.

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