Physics to civil engineering (retraining)

mattw2023

Has anyone here managed to retrain in civil or structural engineering?

I have degree in physics (1st) and I was looking at the graduate diploma and MSc in civil engineering at UCL, but the fees are over £12,000 and given London living costs, it doesn't seem realistic.

Is there any other way to retrain without an MEng?

I have an offer for a graduate entry medicine course but I deferred as I've been thinking my strengths and interests are in maths and physics, but realistically I know medicine will guarantee a job.

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Original post by mattw2023

There must be MSc degrees in relevant civil engineering fields that are cheaper than £12,000.

Regarding medicine, is that something that particularly interests you? It's worth noting that a career in civil or structural engineering may not actually involve much in the way of advanced mathematics (e.g., compared to your physics degree).