<p>Hi there, </p>
<p>I am about to start a BSME program next semester. I received my BS in Physics four years ago (today, I think.. I feel old)</p>
<p>Anyone else been in a similar boat? I am thinking it won't be too bad, as I am familiar with the math.. but I do not want to underestimate the difficulty.</p>
<p>Also, an option I have is taking my lower level engineering courses and go into the Master's program. I've read somewhere that that isn't advised, as some things require a bachelor's in engineering? I'm not sure. I just figured I'd ask. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Why didn’t you do a MS instead of another BS?</p>
<p>I can, but the beginning classes for a BS and an MS are the same thing since I don’t have an engineering background. I have a semester or two to decide.</p>
<p>Physics to ME, from what I gather, is a relatively easy transition. I doubt you’ll have much trouble, and I second @boneh3ad’s question of “why a BS instead of an MS?”</p>
<p>I made the transition from a biology BS to mechanical engineering MS, and it was rough–but I think I’m doing pretty well, a year and a half in. I can’t imagine that you, someone with a heavy math and physics background, will find yourself struggling to keep up.</p>
<p>I move frequently (military family here) and my online options are limited… I would rather do Mechanical, but they only have a BS option for that (the MS they have is Aerospace). I guess I figured I’d just start with baby steps, see which I’d prefer.n thanks all for the advice.</p>
<p>I have seen a number of students take the Physics --> Engineering route and it is a relatively straightforward transition. You need to take some remedial coursework but not too much. I noticed that you said you graduated 4 years ago. Do you have work experience in an engineering related field? That would ease the transition a lot.</p>
<p>Funnily enough @xraymancs … NO. 
I’ve been working in interior design (can it get any further away from engineering?) Part of why I want to go back to school, is it may be easier to find work with the constant moving around.</p>
<p>I’m starting out with only two courses, Thermo and Statics, so I hope I will be fine.</p>
<p>Good luck to you then</p>