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Comp Sci and Physics BSc - good combination?

  • 18-08-2011 8:33am
    #1
    Metro10
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    Just wondered if anyone had opinions on whether the combination of a Computer Science and Physics BSc is a good combination of subjects in a degree for the job market?

    Thank you


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  • #2
    Morbert
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    It is a very good combination to have. Computers are becoming such an integral part of physics research that it is considered separate from traditional "experimental physics" and "theoretical physics". If you like coding, there is plenty of opportunity in physics research. I myself am in my 2nd year of a PhD in computational physics.

    It is also a good combination if you don't want to stay in academia. Physics graduates often get involved in finance or software development, as they have experience with coding, but also aren't afraid of a little maths.


  • #3
    Metro10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭Metro10


    Thanks Morbert!

    At the university, I noticed BSc degrees in mathematics, physics, computer science, maths+comp sci, applied maths+physics can all be continued onto Masters level.

    Though the combination of Computer Science with Physics can't, for some reason. So that's really what concerned me, since this is possible at the uni for all the other possible combinations.

    Not sure why that is...


  • #4
    boxer.fan
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    A simple look at the jobs market will show that computer related degree graduates are highly sought after these days. It seems to be one of the few industries that is thriving currently. A sound grasp of Physics can only benefit.

    Who knows if this will still be the case in 3 - 4 years time. . . .


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