What sort of academic qualification do I need to become a theoretical physicist?
2007-09-26 09:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Nidhogg 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I started with a BS in Physics and Math. My school had theoretical physics undergraduate courses. Then my MS degree in theoretical Physics with a minor in Math. Then my PHD in Theoretical Physics, with a work study program.
2007-09-26 09:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretical physicists have a PhD in physics. That's 4 years of undergraduate school (major in physics and math) and 4-7 years of graduate school in physics. And probably a few post-docs as well.
Some good schools for theoretical physics are Harvard, MIT, CalTech, U Chicago, Stanford, U Toronto, and Berkeley.
2007-09-26 09:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to work as a theoretical physicist, you should get a PhD in physics.
2007-09-26 09:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All physics is theory.
You probably need a doctorate in Physics.
2007-09-26 09:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋