<p>My aim is to become an astrophysicist in NASA, like the guys from Discovery Channel. :P
I was an average student in school, having around 75-80% grades all the time. (I studied 10th, 11th, and 12th out of the United States, in India). I have some questions-</p>
<p>1) Good Undergrad Physics Schools for my Qualifications (Listed Below)
2) BA vs BS in Physics Difference?
3) BS Physics or BS Astrophysics?
4) What can I do with a BS Physics Degree, without a PhD?</p>
<p>I am a physics undergrad at Texas A&M and can definitely say that we have a pretty challenging program at this school :)</p>
<p>A BA degree will have less required core courses and more electives which will allow you more flexibility in what you take. For example, I’m getting a BA in physics so that I have room to take more education classes because I want to be a teacher. As a BA, I’m not required to take Quantum II, Advanced Mechanics II, Advanced E&M II, ect. If you plan to go to grad school, BS is the way to go.</p>
<p>Not sure about astrophysics because we don’t offer that degree track at A&M.</p>
<p>From what I hear, there is a lot of opportunity for physics majors to work in industry(whatever that really means.) I’ve also seen a lot of us go into teaching or fiance, where our math skills can make us real money :).</p>
<p>At the some schools, the B.S.-version of the degree will prepare you more for graduate study in the area because of requiring a few more courses.</p>
<p>But…</p>
<p>I always say that if one does their research on graduate programs, they can pretty much determine which courses are needed regardless of a B.A. or B.S.</p>
<p>Physics major curricula appear to be rather standardized:</p>
<p>Physics: lower division calculus-based introductory sequence (3-4 semesters); upper division courses in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical and thermal physics, classical and relativistic mechanics, advanced lab, and physics electives.</p>
<p>Math: lower division math courses including calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations; often recommended upper division courses in real analysis, complex analysis, group theory, and differential equations.</p>
<p>Obviously, a physics major would want to choose a school where all of the needed courses are available.</p>
<p>Hey Matt, can you tell me more about your program? You also must’ve looked at and applied to other schools for physics, can you let me know? Do you also think that I can get in to TAMU with my profile?</p>
<p>I heard that you can’t do a whole lot with a BS in Physics. Most of physics undergraduates go for graduate school.</p>
<p>Sure anvesh! What would you like to know about our physics program? I actually only went to Texas A&M because this is the school my fiancee chose to go to However, it is a good school for physics and I actually had a nobel prize winner as a professor a few years ago!</p>
<p>You can do a few things with a BS in physics like go into industry or work in finance but if you want to DO science, graduate school is your best bet. Let me know what questions I can answer for you about Texas A&M!</p>
However, it is a good school for physics and I actually had a nobel prize winner as a professor a few years ago!</p>