EECS for undergrad and Applied Physics for grad school?

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<p>I'm doing Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for undergrad along with a minor in physics (and maybe math as well).</p>

<p>I'm interested in quantum computing, algorithms, and other research topics similar to those (more CS and Physics then EE).</p>

<p>I wanted to know what people thought about majoring in EECS for undergrad than doing Applied Physics for grad school (Current goal is a phd and doing research). Would Applied Physics be good for quantum computing? I'm not certain where I would fall in terms of algorithms in quantum computing, the theory behind it, or the practical stuff (which is still very theoretical).</p>

<p>I'm not dead set on this plan or even quantum computing (fairly certain, though), but is doing EECS then Applied Physics or Applied Math a good idea? Has anyone done something similar? </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>This is a while later than your post, but I was planning to do something very similar to what you were doing for the same reasons (although I’ve moved towards more engineering for quantum rather than quantum computing per se). I am planning to pursue a B.A. in Mathematics (if only for the need for a credential in that area) and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Physics (Applied Physics Option!). So, yes, I would say you’re going in quite the right direction. The exact path you choose will likely be changed based on the actual school you attend. From what I’ve read and heard from people I’ve talked to (in the field), the focuses you’ve (and I’ve) mentioned are the right way to go about it.</p>

<p>Best of Luck!</p>

<p>PM me sometime :slight_smile: I think it’d be great to be in contact with someone when I go to grad school as well!</p>