Great video, it matches my experience. My career path has been: BS physics -> MS applied physics -> materials science at a national lab -> dropped out of an applied physics PhD -> finance (first as an accountant then as an actuary).
I am currently in computer engineering(3rd year), in my first year i also wished i did a physics major but the later engineer courses are more practical and also involve the applications of physics such as circuit and transistor design. if you are interested in quantum mechanics i suggest taking more nano physics/semiconductor device courses as electives in your undergrad and i would say the best major to choose would probably be electrical engineering and if you like to code too then also computer engineering.
Amazing video! I knew Physics was a flexible choice, but your vídeo really really helped me to broad my understanding of all the career prospects that come with it, and now I'm pretty much 100% sure I'm gonna do a Physics degree. Thanks, I wish you lots of success :)
But this is the problem with the world, I also studied in the Astronomy and Astrophysics in my country but I dropped out after learning just how small your chances are at landing a job anywhere related to your field. If I studied these subjects I want to work with it, not work in finance or some other field that has nothing to do with astronomy, no wonder most people just drop out and feel no real passion for their work or life as they wanted to.
This video is great in principle, but I feel as though it's a bit too optimistic. This might have been quite realistic in the early 2000s, bit right now, it seems most companies require much more specalized skills. For instance, programming is a really big part of these non-academic jobs. But unless you've done A LOT of programming/machine learning in a master's degree and preferably a PhD, then you'll simply lose in the competition from all the people who have.
As someone who is studying physics at the university of copenhagen, we learn programming. Basically everything we do with data is done using programming
@nielsholmlassen8275 We do programming in most physics courses where I am studying as well, but I worry it's not nearly enough, again unless one does a huge amount of it during the graduate degree.
@@nielsholmlassen8275as a physics student who has to regular program relatively simple stuff (mostly just solving equations and plotting) I feel like it's a completely different type of programming compared to data structures, sorting algorithms, tree traversal that most traditional software companies are looking for.
It's been 3 months since I graduated from Master's in Physics, apart from doing a PhD, no one seems to hire me due to my "inexperience". I keep getting turn down or gosted because I don't know a "state of the art" program that is unacquireable by an individuale(cost to much). Is it normal to submit more than 40 jobs today? I don't understand, every time I invest energy and patience into learning a "we are the best" company, they just say that they have better candidates. Sure thing...
Try to focus on the quality of your applications rather than quantity. Truly research the company and tailor your applications to each company to help them stand out. Good luck!
@@LewisMCooper Thank you for the response! I returned to the video randomly, to see that you have replied, it seems that I'll need to utilize my old professors networks, however tailoring-whise maybe I should put more time and not only a couple of hours and apply without any offers.
Ive seen some physics jobs increasing, though. But this wont likely surprise all physics majors, since theyve all seen increasing investments in Nuclear engineering(for fission AND fusion) and Theoretical nuclear physics, as well as the related astrophyiscs jobs that Spacex, Blue Origin, etc, would need. A physics graduate frim my first school got a job as a Quant, which seems to be the case for many Math, Physics, or Dtatistics majors. They naturally would also want Computer Science grads for quants. Finally, it does seem as though the UK usually or ALWAYS requires a masters before entering the OHD? As you know, this is the case for a few schools in the US, but not the majority, since most will let you begin with a Bachelors.
You bring up some excellent points! The growth in physics-related jobs, especially in fields like nuclear engineering and astrophysics, is really exciting.
Someone help me here if i did a physics degree and went into engineering why not just do an engineering degree? Also what are the pay rates in the uk for any purely physic related jobs I.e. researcher or astronomer
If you know right from the very start of your university journey that you want to go into engineering then you should probably do an engineering degree. A physics degree may offer more flexibility with what industries you can end up in though and can also lead to engineering
@@LewisMCooper the thing is I want to do physics this year sep but I feel like the jobs will pay less/low for a pure physics job and I don’t even know if there are any in the uk so my best bet would be to do engineering. Another problem is that there isn’t enough help online for people who have considered it this year in general and want to ensure they will have a secure path
And here I am after having dropped out in the first semester in Physics trying to choose between: Economics, Physics, Engineering (Mecanical or Aerospace)... I'm someone who loves the stars, space and discovering the unknown which puts me on a pretty good track for Astrophysics but the 1st year just killed me (litteraly) and I'm not at all disposed to do a PhD, it's just too much time still in school and I'm honestly done with it (Uni just really killed my love for school and physics tbh) now I'm wondering if I should restart, change to economics or even Aerospace which really calls my attention but I'm not so sure, someone with some advice out there?
Astronomy it has less math and critical thinking although you prob won’t get a job without an advanced degree are you interested at all in working in the tech industry or becoming a teacher ? You could prolly get a good job in astronomy with a masters which is just a extra 1-2 years
@@Dam420-n8g The issue in Europe or atleast the country I'm in... is we only have "Physics" "Math." undergrad... and only after the undergrad we get to choose astronomy etc... Which is pretty annoying and now I've went through my first week in Physics and the schedule is infernal and there's 0 free time (with no free time i'll study from 8-23 everyday) So ye I'm considering either swapping to Maths and then trying to do what you proposed or i'm considering economics yet i'm a bit lost still
@@c0mpl3x91 so what your saying is that you have to get a different undergrad and than get your masters in astronomy why don’t you major in chem or bio chem is very hard and bio is pretty hard as well but there’s way less math just take some physics classes in the mix as well
@@c0mpl3x91 also advice take some paper and a pen and write down atleast 10 things you love ideally even more 20 30 etc and then connect those things to a bunch of different majors and share those majors with me I could give you the average pay for those majors or you could just find it your self also what country do you live?
@@Dam420-n8g That's a pretty good idea I'm pretty overpowered in chem/bio ahahah. Yet I cannot take the "physics" classes in the mix xD most of Switzerland's STEM programs do not really allow other courses and if they do it's like 1 so once I'm finished with the Bachelors i'll have to redo the ENTIRETY of the new BACHELORS in order to reach the major I want.
You have lots of options. Most covered in this video but it very much depends on your specific interests and aspirations. A PhD, industry research, programming or any career that requires ‘problem solving’ or ‘data science’ are all viable options
Hello, Great video, I gave a question though, my plan is to go into a career of Mechanical Engineering, and for one of the specific colleges i’m looking at they have a Physics BS major, if I were to follow that would it be best if i were to continue on into mechanical engineering? or would I be able to find a career immediately after my 4 years of physics major? Thank you!
I want some advice I am a student in Bsc Honrs Department of Physics in BD . Can a read CSC subject in Masters , in Abord ??????? Plz reply this question
I'm confused as to why people don't just get degrees in engineering or economics (for business). Getting a physics degree -- only be forced to get a Master's to go into these careers -- makes it seem like you are wasting time and money.
@@benjaminpinney8509 If they don't think they are going to go into something like finance or engineering, what do they think they are going to do? Engineering seems like a natural fit for someone into physics.
@@chocolateangel8743 I'm a physics (and biology) student. I don't know what I want to do with my degree. However, I know I have a huge range of options after I graduate. I also know that I simply want the knowledge that a physics degree will get me, if nothing more than just for personal gain.
@@benjaminpinney8509 I think most college students feel that way (at least, initially). Many just end up on Tiktok, complaining about how they can't pay their bills. Start trying to develop a plan now. This way, you will have at least some idea of what your next step should be. Good luck, and thanks for your insight.
What would you advice be, if I graduated from applied physics about 5 years ago, and am looking for a new job in the field? (These past 5 years I worked in unrelated jobs)
I would definitely recommend revising some of the key topics that you might’ve missed before interviewing for positions. If you’re able to take part time courses to show some enthusiasm and interest in the field that would also be a huge benefit. One last thing would be to get up to date on the latest papers and research that have been published in the field to show that despite not being directly in the field for 5 years, you’ve kept on top of the important advancements. Good luck :)
Great video, it matches my experience. My career path has been: BS physics -> MS applied physics -> materials science at a national lab -> dropped out of an applied physics PhD -> finance (first as an accountant then as an actuary).
How u changed to finance during phd I want that too... It's very helpful if u share plz
Doing engineering as a first year, kind of wish i had picked physics since im more interested in topics like relativity and quantum mechanics
What field of engineering are you in or do you have to choose later?
Switch! You're a first year
Same! Picked electrical engineering because I was worried at the job opportunities after a physics bachelor
I am currently in computer engineering(3rd year), in my first year i also wished i did a physics major but the later engineer courses are more practical and also involve the applications of physics such as circuit and transistor design. if you are interested in quantum mechanics i suggest taking more nano physics/semiconductor device courses as electives in your undergrad and i would say the best major to choose would probably be electrical engineering and if you like to code too then also computer engineering.
You will have a higher chance getting jobs with it than simply physics, you can combine them though if possible.
I'm a physics major at university right now and wanted to say this is a great video!
Amazing video! I knew Physics was a flexible choice, but your vídeo really really helped me to broad my understanding of all the career prospects that come with it, and now I'm pretty much 100% sure I'm gonna do a Physics degree. Thanks, I wish you lots of success :)
I’m glad you found some insight from the video! Good luck with your physics degree
But this is the problem with the world, I also studied in the Astronomy and Astrophysics in my country but I dropped out after learning just how small your chances are at landing a job anywhere related to your field. If I studied these subjects I want to work with it, not work in finance or some other field that has nothing to do with astronomy, no wonder most people just drop out and feel no real passion for their work or life as they wanted to.
This video is great in principle, but I feel as though it's a bit too optimistic. This might have been quite realistic in the early 2000s, bit right now, it seems most companies require much more specalized skills. For instance, programming is a really big part of these non-academic jobs. But unless you've done A LOT of programming/machine learning in a master's degree and preferably a PhD, then you'll simply lose in the competition from all the people who have.
As someone who is studying physics at the university of copenhagen, we learn programming. Basically everything we do with data is done using programming
@nielsholmlassen8275 We do programming in most physics courses where I am studying as well, but I worry it's not nearly enough, again unless one does a huge amount of it during the graduate degree.
@@nielsholmlassen8275as a physics student who has to regular program relatively simple stuff (mostly just solving equations and plotting) I feel like it's a completely different type of programming compared to data structures, sorting algorithms, tree traversal that most traditional software companies are looking for.
Brilliant video ! This really change my perspective (positively) abt getting a degree in physics 😀
Thank you! Best of luck with going for the degree!!
I have an excellent chann for everyone who likes physics. In my Community Post HyperFocus
It's been 3 months since I graduated from Master's in Physics, apart from doing a PhD, no one seems to hire me due to my "inexperience". I keep getting turn down or gosted because I don't know a "state of the art" program that is unacquireable by an individuale(cost to much). Is it normal to submit more than 40 jobs today? I don't understand, every time I invest energy and patience into learning a "we are the best" company, they just say that they have better candidates. Sure thing...
Try to focus on the quality of your applications rather than quantity. Truly research the company and tailor your applications to each company to help them stand out. Good luck!
Closer to 400.
have you found a job
@@LewisMCooper Thank you for the response! I returned to the video randomly, to see that you have replied, it seems that I'll need to utilize my old professors networks, however tailoring-whise maybe I should put more time and not only a couple of hours and apply without any offers.
Thank you! I am aiming for a joint computational degree with a masters in physics.
Ive seen some physics jobs increasing, though. But this wont likely surprise all physics majors, since theyve all seen increasing investments in Nuclear engineering(for fission AND fusion) and Theoretical nuclear physics, as well as the related astrophyiscs jobs that Spacex, Blue Origin, etc, would need. A physics graduate frim my first school got a job as a Quant, which seems to be the case for many Math, Physics, or Dtatistics majors. They naturally would also want Computer Science grads for quants.
Finally, it does seem as though the UK usually or ALWAYS requires a masters before entering the OHD? As you know, this is the case for a few schools in the US, but not the majority, since most will let you begin with a Bachelors.
You bring up some excellent points! The growth in physics-related jobs, especially in fields like nuclear engineering and astrophysics, is really exciting.
I can't even times most two 2 digit numbers with each other!
Can you guide about master in medical physics i want to apply?
Someone help me here if i did a physics degree and went into engineering why not just do an engineering degree? Also what are the pay rates in the uk for any purely physic related jobs I.e. researcher or astronomer
If you know right from the very start of your university journey that you want to go into engineering then you should probably do an engineering degree. A physics degree may offer more flexibility with what industries you can end up in though and can also lead to engineering
@@LewisMCooper the thing is I want to do physics this year sep but I feel like the jobs will pay less/low for a pure physics job and I don’t even know if there are any in the uk so my best bet would be to do engineering. Another problem is that there isn’t enough help online for people who have considered it this year in general and want to ensure they will have a secure path
@Ntando_Bangani thank you.
Gracias ❤
Hi Mr. lewis i am a dentist and want to make a master degree in quantum mechanics. What can I work if i did the degree
Contribute in humanity's pursuit to know the universe that we live in.
And here I am after having dropped out in the first semester in Physics trying to choose between: Economics, Physics, Engineering (Mecanical or Aerospace)... I'm someone who loves the stars, space and discovering the unknown which puts me on a pretty good track for Astrophysics but the 1st year just killed me (litteraly) and I'm not at all disposed to do a PhD, it's just too much time still in school and I'm honestly done with it (Uni just really killed my love for school and physics tbh) now I'm wondering if I should restart, change to economics or even Aerospace which really calls my attention but I'm not so sure, someone with some advice out there?
Astronomy it has less math and critical thinking although you prob won’t get a job without an advanced degree are you interested at all in working in the tech industry or becoming a teacher ? You could prolly get a good job in astronomy with a masters which is just a extra 1-2 years
@@Dam420-n8g The issue in Europe or atleast the country I'm in... is we only have "Physics" "Math." undergrad... and only after the undergrad we get to choose astronomy etc... Which is pretty annoying and now I've went through my first week in Physics and the schedule is infernal and there's 0 free time (with no free time i'll study from 8-23 everyday)
So ye I'm considering either swapping to Maths and then trying to do what you proposed or i'm considering economics yet i'm a bit lost still
@@c0mpl3x91 so what your saying is that you have to get a different undergrad and than get your masters in astronomy why don’t you major in chem or bio chem is very hard and bio is pretty hard as well but there’s way less math just take some physics classes in the mix as well
@@c0mpl3x91 also advice take some paper and a pen and write down atleast 10 things you love ideally even more 20 30 etc and then connect those things to a bunch of different majors and share those majors with me I could give you the average pay for those majors or you could just find it your self also what country do you live?
@@Dam420-n8g That's a pretty good idea I'm pretty overpowered in chem/bio ahahah. Yet I cannot take the "physics" classes in the mix xD most of Switzerland's STEM programs do not really allow other courses and if they do it's like 1 so once I'm finished with the Bachelors i'll have to redo the ENTIRETY of the new BACHELORS in order to reach the major I want.
Do you have any advice for someone who’s going into astrophysics but finds some of the higher level concepts and math a bit intimidating?
Absolutely! Break down complex concepts into smaller parts, and remember that practice is key. You’ve got this!
What about materal engineering?
Definitely reasonable to assume that you could get into that industry but a masters may help on the way
I am doing Msc Astrophysics in UK, What opportunity do I have in UK after my graduation?
You have lots of options. Most covered in this video but it very much depends on your specific interests and aspirations. A PhD, industry research, programming or any career that requires ‘problem solving’ or ‘data science’ are all viable options
Hello, Great video, I gave a question though, my plan is to go into a career of Mechanical Engineering, and for one of the specific colleges i’m looking at they have a Physics BS major, if I were to follow that would it be best if i were to continue on into mechanical engineering? or would I be able to find a career immediately after my 4 years of physics major?
Thank you!
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I want some advice I am a student in Bsc Honrs Department of Physics in BD . Can a read CSC subject in Masters , in Abord ??????? Plz reply this question
Learn English first
@@ayushwithsinglea lmao
I'm confused as to why people don't just get degrees in engineering or economics (for business). Getting a physics degree -- only be forced to get a Master's to go into these careers -- makes it seem like you are wasting time and money.
People don't usually start a physics B.S. thinking "I really want to go into finance"
@@benjaminpinney8509 If they don't think they are going to go into something like finance or engineering, what do they think they are going to do? Engineering seems like a natural fit for someone into physics.
@@chocolateangel8743 I'm a physics (and biology) student. I don't know what I want to do with my degree. However, I know I have a huge range of options after I graduate. I also know that I simply want the knowledge that a physics degree will get me, if nothing more than just for personal gain.
@@benjaminpinney8509 I think most college students feel that way (at least, initially). Many just end up on Tiktok, complaining about how they can't pay their bills. Start trying to develop a plan now. This way, you will have at least some idea of what your next step should be. Good luck, and thanks for your insight.
@@chocolateangel8743hahah are you talking about the prof at UCLA!?😂
After graduating from civil engineering, one can pursue master degree in astrophysics?
It may be difficult but not impossible
But physics is not boring
What would you advice be, if I graduated from applied physics about 5 years ago, and am looking for a new job in the field? (These past 5 years I worked in unrelated jobs)
I would definitely recommend revising some of the key topics that you might’ve missed before interviewing for positions. If you’re able to take part time courses to show some enthusiasm and interest in the field that would also be a huge benefit. One last thing would be to get up to date on the latest papers and research that have been published in the field to show that despite not being directly in the field for 5 years, you’ve kept on top of the important advancements. Good luck :)
For advanced studies, physics degrees were far better than engineering degrees.
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