Is doing a Bsc physics and then an MEng Engineering a good idea?

Is doing a Bsc physics and then an MEng Engineering (either in aero or mech) a good idea for a career in engineering?

The BSc would be pointless. I assume you're aware that the MEng is a four/five year integrated undergrad and masters degree? Do you instead mean an MSc (one year masters degree)?

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al3x_p

Original post by Smack

The BSc would be pointless. I assume you're aware that the MEng is a four/five year integrated undergrad and masters degree? Do you instead mean an MSc (one year masters degree)?

yeah sorry I meant just a masters in engineering

Reply 3

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

If you want to work in engineering just do an engineering degree.

Reply 4

al3x_p

Original post by artful_lounger

If you want to work in engineering just do an engineering degree.

I want to do engineering as a career but I still want to get a broader understanding of physics before I do

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artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by al3x_p

I want to do engineering as a career but I still want to get a broader understanding of physics before I do

Loughborough offer a course in engineering physics. Otherwise you probably need to recognise doing a physics degree may limit some roles within the engineering sector for you.

Reply 6

al3x_p

Original post by artful_lounger

Loughborough offer a course in engineering physics. Otherwise you probably need to recognise doing a physics degree may limit some roles within the engineering sector for you.

Ah thanks

Reply 7

Sinnoh

Have you looked at the entry requirements for engineering MSc courses? They often require an engineering undergraduate degree

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Smack

Original post by Sinnoh

Have you looked at the entry requirements for engineering MSc courses? They often require an engineering undergraduate degree

Many universities will accept a physics degree. Entry won't be a problem (providing a 2:1 or greater is obtained); the difficulty will come with securing work after, as many in industry may not consider a one year MSc equivalent to a full BEng, or especially MEng, degree, and many of the holders of those degrees will also have work experience, too. It's not insurmountable but physics + engineering MSc is not an advisable route for someone who knows they want to purusue engineering.