<p>what the diferrent between thats major ?</p>
<p>Im fairly sure there is not a “physics engineering” but I will assume you are talking about applied physics…? </p>
<p>That said mechanical engineering has you studying how to make mechanical systems and how they will perform and the end result (how is the best way to get this rock over the mountain? And will it land where we want it?) and can be considered a form of applied physics depending on who you ask. While physics focus more on the end result (Where will this rock end up if I throw it at a 180 degree angle off of the top of a 3KM/1.9Mile tall mountain and a 7.82 MPH wind is blowing from the south east and it is -10 Degrees Celsius/14 Degrees Fahrenheit, and the said mountain is in the northern hemisphere?) and also, the job prospects and money to be made. Engineering dominates physics in all areas of employment and pay (unless you get a great research/academia job in physics) many engineers cap off at 100k-150k a year while many physicist (spelling?) cap off at 50k-70k a year. Although there are many, many variations, this is considered your average person (this is a good site for seeing salaries, <a href=“http://www.payscale.com/”>http://www.payscale.com/</a> )</p>
<p>At the end of the day, choose what interests you the most. Your the one that will be doing it for 30+ years. BUT, if you like them both equally, choose engineering, much better money to be made without the uncertainty and risk of getting a PhD </p>
<p>I presume you meant “Engineering physics”. In terms of coursework, Engineering physics will take more upper divsional theorhetical physics coursework while a MechE will begin doing MechE specific courses. In effect, while a Mech E would have a greater understanding of mechanics, a Engineering physicist, would have a greater understanding in physics overall, allowing them to cross over to another branch on engineering. You should compare coursework to see the differences in classes. </p>
<p>As far as industry differences, I couldn’t say. Engineering is a dynamic field, and many engineers start in one field and will end up in another field, so while your choice of degree has significance, unlike other degrees, it won’t automatically restrict you to one thing. </p>
<p>im color blind and its that a problem if i take a engineering physics /</p>
<p>@stevxstev I imagine it wouldn’t be as bad as say, art history, for a color blind person. All and all it really depends on how well you adapt. As I said in the last question, if a red line or blue line shows up in the course work you could ask the professor to make provisions. Such as making it line 1 or line 2 if he is a pretty decent guy/girl. </p>
<p>At worst, it would be a minor hinderance. Of course it depends how severe it is, and what type it is. Although I would suggest not to work in optics. Coursework, will mostly be pencil and paper. </p>
<p>so I do not take engineering physics /</p>
<p>I don’t see how you reach that conclusion? </p>
<p>Optics =/= Engineering physics, exclusively. It’s one possible branch, out of many. </p>