Benefit of a Physics Certificate

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<p>I'm pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Science and Biology and I was considering trying to get a certificate in Physics. It's not quite the physics minor. It's only a dozen or so credits in any classes in the university's physics department. </p>

<p>The reason I'm considering doing this is I'm interested in physics, and I always keep on hearing/reading that grad schools/prospective employers (in any field ex. Economics, Soft. Development, etc) are particularly keen on physics majors/graduates even if that particular applicant doesn't have a whole lot of experience in the specified field. </p>

<p>The downside to this is that I'd have a larger course load and possibly need 4 1/2 years instead of just 4 to graduate. </p>

<p>So I was wondering if anyone had any input on if the physics certificate would be worth it.</p>

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<p>Probably not worth taking an extra 1/2 year if it incurs a significant additional debt. You are already doing both CS and Biology so adding the Physics certificate is quite a lot. That being said, having a solid background in physics is a plus for a CS major. We have had several recent graduates with a physics degree at [Illinois</a> Institute of Technology](<a href=“http://www.iit.edu%5DIllinois”>http://www.iit.edu) and at least a minor in Computer Science and they have easily found jobs.</p>