<p>Hey everybody, I've narrowed down my choices to GA Tech and UIUC, and I just can't decide. I have visited them both and absolutely loved them both. UIUC has that small-town, close-knit feel, while Atlanta has the excitement factor. Currently I'm thinking about double-majoring in Electrical Engineering and Physics. </p>
<p>First of all, does anyone know anything about UIUC's Engineering Physics major? What is the difference between that and regular Physics?</p>
<p>Secondly, I'll be honest, my goal is to go to MIT for grad school, at least right now. While I don't like the idea of picking a school to go to another school, any idea which would be more appreciated for a grad school or transfer? </p>
<p>Thanks for the help</p>
<p>(Yeah, I did post something similar a while back, but I had some specific questions and couldn't find the thread again :P)</p>
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<p>Is this the UIUC thread you were looking for? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1177567-u-i-urbana-champaign-engineering.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1177567-u-i-urbana-champaign-engineering.html</a></p>
<p>UIUC Eng. Physics degree is offered through the college of engineering. To get that degree yo must meet COE reqs I.e. You take more physics and less liberal arts. The physics courses are the same for both degree paths. Lots of lab work for that degree. Good luck!</p>
<p>Oh, haha I never saw that under the search option. Thanks!
And Treetopleaf, can you explain that a little more? My main thought is that a Physics degree will focus more on the purely theoretical, while an engineering physics will focus on the real-world application and design. My main question I guess is will an Engineering Physics degree still go as in-depth on the theory? If I were going to go into research as a career path, which should I choose and why?</p>