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Expert: Daniel Mazur - 6/20/2006


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i would like to know what career i can get by studying Physics with Electronics. Currently, i'm taking it as my first degree..pls help me..thank you..

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Hi Emillia,

I apologize I took time before answering this question of yours.

Studying physics with electronics may send you on a carrier similar to mine, researcher studying the electronic properties of novel solids. That is, if you stress out the physics part as your baseline and use your electronic expertise, where it gives you a better method to solve a particular problem.

This combination can also make you a designer of advanced electronic components - integrated circuits etc. There you would mostly be the electronics engineer, while physics would give you an insight into some problems, that have more useful ways to be looked at.

Your carrier will definitely be influenced by the actual path of your education. You can study both in parallel, you can get B.C. in physics and M.S. in electronics, or vice versa. If you wish me to give you a more detailed answer, please write your current level of education and some details about the physics and electronics programs you are considering.

I hope this helps you,
Daniel

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