Emrick
What can I do with a physics degree?
I am going into this field and was wondering about the opportunities #graduate-school #physics #higher-education
3 answers
Christine Pollock
Christine’s Answer
If you want to go into the field of Physics, you will definitely want to research this field and what it entails. Here are a few jobs you could check into:
aerospace engineering.
energy and power provision.
environmental consultancy.
manufacturing (including computers, electronics, medical equipment)
medical technologies.
patent work.
research and development
Accelerator Operator.
Applications Engineer.
Data Analyst.
Design Engineer.
High School Physics Teacher.
IT Consultant.
Lab Technician.
Laser Engineer.
One thing that is so very, very important Emrick, check out what you are planning on majoring in prior to starting the course requirements. Getting a Physics degree requires a lot of work and some difficult courses.
Here is a generic definition of a physics degree:
Major: Physics. ... Physics majors seek to understand the laws that govern the universe. From gigantic stars trillions of miles away to the subatomic particles within our own bodies, physics takes on matter and energy in all its forms. Physics is the scientific study of matter and energy.
Here are a couple of websites you may want to checkout to get more information:
https://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/science/physics-major.htm
http://www.physics.org/article-study.asp?contentid=470&hsub=1&pid=461&test=5
I hope this information proves to be helpful. I wish you the best Emrick. Physics is a great field and there are many opportunities for an individual especially one who excels in his educational courses.
I know you will go very far, and I bet you will make a great Physicist.
Take care,
Christine
Tracey M. Wofford, Ph.D.
Tracey M.’s Answer
Hi Emrick,
I see from your other question you have an interest in astronomy and physics, which is great! You’re likely aware of the current promotion of STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — fields. Your interests fit into these fields, which give you a great many career options, depending on where your interests are in other areas: researcher? educator? explorer? writer?
A good career counselor can help you explore this question in a way more tailored to you. If you haven’t already, consider following or joining organizations for physics students, like the Society of Physics Students: https://www.spsnational.org/.
Lastly, ask in your circle of friends and family for introductions to anyone they know who has majored in physics or who works for organizations employing physicists (research universities are a great start). Then, talk to these folks and ask to be mentored, if you’re comfortable with that.
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Vickey Manning
Vickey’s Answer
Physics. Just kidding. I don't know many people with degrees in physics, but the ones I do are either employed as a high school or college instructor, or they work in research. Depends on what you specialize in. Check out the internet, you might get some ideas there.