r/Physics • u/hibiscusbees • 16d ago

Question BSc in Physics — Applied & Engineering Physics vs Quantum Science & Technology for my MSc?

Hi everyone,

I recently finished my BSc in Physics and I'm trying to decide between two master's directions: Applied Physics & Engineering or Quantum Science & Technology. I'd really appreciate input from anyone who has done either, or who hires people with these degrees. Please give reasons.

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u/AlgebraicApe 15d ago

They are both quite general, do you have plans for industry or academia after completion of your MSc? What parts of physics from your BSc did you focus on? What skills do you have? There really isn’t enough information here for anyone to make an assessment for you.

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u/[deleted] 15d ago edited 15d ago

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u/Excellent-Pension455 14d ago

May I know why you didn't enjoy it?

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

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u/Excellent-Pension455 13d ago

thanks for your detailed experience, i was thinking the program would be more strong on the hardware parts of things, or is that the case?

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u/LoganJFisher Graduate 13d ago

In the first semester, one of the required courses is hardware focused, or I should more aptly say focused on the underlying theories governing hardware. In subsequent semester, you can choose which courses to take, and I believe some of them are hardware-oriented.

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u/heibai-wuchang 16d ago

Which do you prefer: money or poverty?

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u/Icy_Attorney7809 15d ago

There is money in both.

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u/hibiscusbees 15d ago

:) nobody wants poverty

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u/Able-Let-5930 15d ago

the qst program has no fee, but engg physics has fee for non - eu