Can I major in Engineering for undergrad and then Physics for grad?

Question

I was just wondering if I can major in electrical engineering for undergraduate school and obtain a BS then go to Graduate school at a shot for a MS in Physics then PhD in Astrophysics?

Answer 1

An engineering student normally takes only up to intro modern physics (quantum mechanics) level so you'll be lacking a good deal of upper division physics coursework which you may need to make up either before or during your enrollment in a grad school program. In any event, the transition isn't that bad and is definitely do-able.

Answer 2

I think you can do that, since engineering requires a lot of physics. But if I were you, and knew that I wanted to get a PhD in astrophysics, I would get a BS in physics and go straight into a PhD astrophysics program.

Answer 3

Yes I have heard of this being done before because Engineering has quite a bit of Physics in it. But I do agree that you may be lacking some courses because all the disciplines are not eactly the same. I would really advise you speak to a academic advisor or someone in the field and ask.

Answer 4

not likely. With a BS in Engineering, you will not have sufficient undergrad physics classes to qualify for postgrad paintings. however the countless lesser colleges might enable you're taking make up classes in physics and then enable you pass on for the MS and hence the PhD. yet do not anticipate the 1st point colleges like Princeton, MIT, Cal Tech, Stanford, etc. to try this.