Engineering jobs with a Physics degree

Smythe

If applying for engineering jobs (excluding civil) would there be any benefit in having one of the following degree titles over the other?

a) Physics BSc

b) Physics with Astrophysics BSc


In other words, would it be preferable to have one instead of the other? Or would it make little difference?

Thanks!

Darren1o1

Smythe wrote: »

If applying for engineering jobs (excluding civil) would there be any benefit in having one of the following degree titles over the other?

a) Physics BSc

b) Physics with Astrophysics BSc


In other words, would it be preferable to have one instead of the other? Or would it make little difference?

Thanks!

There are few jobs you will be considered for, without engineering exp. Maybe intel (who have) for some of the process stuff hire physics guys but typical companies look for an engineering degree. Is there a reason why you are looking for a eng job with a physic degree.

DailyBlaa

You would be fine with a physics degree while applying for an engineering job. I worked in several companies as an engineer with a physics degree and in all cases found my physics background to be a major advantage.

Smythe

Thanks guys.

Darren1o1 wrote: »

There are few jobs you will be considered for, without engineering exp. .

DailyBlaa wrote: »

You would be fine with a physics degree while applying for an engineering job.

That's two opposite ends of the opinion spectrum.

Darren1o1 wrote: »

Is there a reason why you are looking for a eng job with a physic degree.

I haven't graduated as yet, but have the option of these two degree titles depending on my final year modules. So I'm just trying to decide on which degree title to opt for.

sunny_sk

Having a Physics degree with an applied aspect would be more helpful, if you are considering a engineering jobs. Astrophysics will narrow down your options.

Darren1o1

sunny_sk wrote: »

Having a Physics degree with an applied aspect would be more helpful, if you are considering a engineering jobs. Astrophysics will narrow down your options.

Agreed with this.

Perhaps I can explain the differences of opinion. Each hiring manager and position itself is different and we are both comment on our current position and exposures.
I am in design and development of medical devices. There is allot to learn for a graduate in the area with removing some of the base of an engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical) education. And with current student having to complete a masters in engineering for current accreditation to Engineer Ireland. Conversely, in areas such as semiconductors, fiber optics etc I can see the benefit of hiring a Physics graduate for an engineering position.

If Engineering is something you really want to pursue a masters would be helpful in the area. I did mine in DCU and they take on people from physics with completion of conversion course.

Smythe

Darren1o1 wrote: »

And with current student having to complete a masters in engineering for current accreditation to Engineer Ireland.

Darren1o1 wrote: »

If Engineering is something you really want to pursue a masters would be helpful in the area.

For accreditation should the Masters be an MEng specifically?

I've noticed there are Masters courses which have 'Engineering' in the title, and are MSc courses.

For example, I just had a look on the DCU website and found these:

MSc in Computer Aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=CAMG&degree_description=MSc+in+Computer+Aided+Mechanical+and+Manufacturing+Engineering+%28PAC+Codes%3A+DC814%2FDC815%2FDC816%2FDC817%29

M.Sc. in Bioprocess Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=MSBE&degree_description=M.Sc.+in+Bioprocess+Engineering+%28PAC+Code%3A+DC735+-+Full-time%2C+PAC+Code%3A+DC734+Part-time%2C+PAC+Code%3A+DC733+%28February+intake%29

Darren1o1

Smythe wrote: »

For accreditation should the Masters be an MEng specifically?

I've noticed there are Masters courses which have 'Engineering' in the title, and are MSc courses.

No there are MSc's that are accredited. The CAMME masters I know is accredited (and was the firs to be at masters) but I am not sure the bioprocess is. I would contact engineers ireland or the programs (since they may be in the works of an application for accreditation)

Stevie Wonders Bifocals

If you want to keep your options open regarding engineering as a career then a BSc Physics is probably better then a BSc Astrophysics, because in the astrophysics degree you will have a minimum number of compulsery astrophysics modules to do and it lessens the number of electronics or computing modules you'll get to do.

Also it is worth remembering that in an Astrophysics degree your FYP will be space based, whereas with a regular physics degree you could choose an engineering topic for your FYP.