Double Major - Aero. Engineering & Physics (or Astrophysics)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I'm a incoming freshman to the College of Engineering with the intent of majoring in aerospace engineering. I have been considering double majoring in either physics or astrophysics along with aero, as I have always been very interested in the theoretical side of physics, and would like to have the option to pursue graduate studies in it down the road if I ever get tired of engineering.</p>

<p>I would be interested in hearing the thoughts of those in this forum regarding this plan. I would assume that such a program would mean that I would have to extend my time doing undergrad, but I am unsure as to how much. If anybody has any experience with people who have done something similar, I would love to hear their input about the "doability" of it.</p>

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<p>I’m bumping this cause I’d like to know myself. </p>

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<p>I was checking this out cause I’m pretty interested too. I found this <a href=“https://www.lsa.umich.edu/students/academicsrequirements/lsadegreesrequirements/jointdegrees/engineeringjointprograminliberalartsandbsinengineering_ci”>https://www.lsa.umich.edu/students/academicsrequirements/lsadegreesrequirements/jointdegrees/engineeringjointprograminliberalartsandbsinengineering_ci&lt;/a&gt; on LSA’s site. Definitely looks like it’s possible.</p>

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<p>credits-wise the dual degree is certainly doable in 4 years. you may have to take a heavier course load, which may be difficult depending on a combination of your academic background and the difficulty of the courses you choose to take. </p>

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<p>Good luck in your dorm or library for the next 4 years. There’s no real benefit of double majoring in aero and physics unless you love learning.</p>

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<p>some people actually enjoy learning the material in the classes they take…</p>