Do you think that getting a B.D. in Physics and Electrical Engineering at the same time is a good Idea?

Answer 1

If i had enough time, i would do it.

if u think u can do it and have enough time for it, yea that's good idea.

Many companies are looking for people with two degrees to hire. But taking master is better than taking two BD's.

Answer 2

Honestly, I think it depends on your confidence that you can do it, but more importantly on exactly where you want to specialize in EE after you graduate. I'm assuming that you want to be an electrical engineer and not a physicist. So I'd look at what it is about a physics degree that's going to help you become a better electrical engineer, most notably Maxwell's laws. Do you want to work in the digital realm, like with embedded systems or micro controllers, or digital signal processing? Then you probably would be better off single majoring and getting a Master's, because those realms don't really deal with Maxwell's laws as much as say, analog, or semiconductor fabrication. Do you want to be a controls engineer? Again not too much physics involved in programming a PLC.Do you want to design high speed ICs or antennas(physics good), or power stations(physics not so good) Your decision should come down to knowing EXACTLY what you want to do for a living.

Remember a degree in physics is going to teach you a lot of different stuff: thermodynamics, mechanics of liquids and solids, quantum mechanics, and the like that you probably won't use as an electrical engineer and employers won't really be looking for, while a Master's will give you much more specialized knowledge in the specific area of expertise that you are trying to master. For example, I'll bet that the physics classes that teach Maxwell's equations and semiconductor material properties will probably be more in-depth than their EE class equivalents. But at the same time, there will be graduate classes in EE on the same subjects that will also give you that information.

But if you can't decide right away, here's what I'd do:

1.) Take a week, and go online looking at jobs, all experience levels. Find jobs that sound like they are EXACTLY what you want to do, and what these employers are looking for to fill those jobs. How many are looking for EE and/or physics degrees, and how many are looking for masters EE degrees. Also look at the skills involved: programs you need to know, etc. Find out what EE classes will give you those skills.

2.) Go ahead and declare both majors. Then look at the physics curriculum and find which Junior and Senior level classes you think will help you as an EE, and what are the prerequisites for those classes. Most junior/senior level classes won't let you take the class unless it is your major. Then take just the prerequisites you need to to take those classes, take the classes, then drop the major afterwards. Then you will get the knowledge which you can put on your resume, you won't have to mess with classes you don't need, like fluid mechanics, and you can spend that equivalent time focusing on getting good grades in EE so you can get into grad school, and learning the programs and other skills you will need to know to land job that you want.

Anyway, that's what I'd do.

Answer 3

If you think you are up to it then sure. Right now I am getting a B.S. in both Physics and Aerospace Engineering. You will be banging your head up against a wall on many occasions though my friend... This stuff is hard...

Answer 4

If you can do it sure :)