<p>I have looked at the curriculums for both of these majors, and there is not much overlap, but I am not concerned about the amount of time I spend in undergrad. I feel that Nuclear Engineering will give a background on design(more HOW) and physics would give a better background on WHY things should be done the way they are. I have an interest in quantum mechanics, and perhaps grad school nuclear physics would be an option. Is there anything wrong with this logic? I am in need of an opinion.</p>
<p>it probably sounds good on paper until you actually have to deal with the classes…of course im not in college yet but you can draw your own conclusions</p>
<p>yeah that is what is bothersome. However, I am not opposed to staying longer than 4 years</p>
<p>i think most eng majors stay for more than four years with just one major anyways…</p>
<p>however, if you can accomplish the two majors, you will be way ahead</p>
<p>There’s always the option of Physics undergrad, NucE grad. There’s also NucE undergrad with a Physics minor. May I ask what are your general goals?</p>
<p>I want to go to grad for physics(nuclear). I want the undergrad nuclearE just as safety and to gain knowledge of reactors. Im hoping for a phd in physics, but that is a long term goal and i know those can change. My biggest interest is quantum mechanics and fission/fusion.</p>
<p>^Safety for what? If you are interested in nuclear physics, then study nuclear physics. A Physics background will not leave you living under a bridge.</p>
<p>I guess im greedy for knowledge. I want to know why things work and how to apply it. Physics and engineering together accomplish that. I guess safety is the wrong word for it.</p>
<p>Then focus on obtaining said knowledge efficiently. Studying nuclear physics does not prevent you from learning certain nuclear engineering aspects. Simply make sure you know what exactly you want to achieve.</p>
<p>I know several people who have done exactly what you are proposing, OP. It can be done; do you want to do it? It couldn’t hurt professionally, but it might make undergrad longer and/or harder. The choice is yours.</p>
<p>AuburnMathTutor: It can’t hurt, but professionally would there be any benefit? It would be harder and longer most likely, but that doesn’t bother me much since I want the most I can possibly get out of undergrad. What would be a shame is I do it and there be no real benefit.</p>
<p>Education is its own reward.</p>