<li>Computer Science
and </li>
<li>Physics</li>
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<p>Next, I would like to pursue a M.S. in:</p>
<li>Electrical or Computer Engineering. </li>
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<p>I really want to thoroughly understand all the principles of physics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, etc., before I move on as being an engineer. Comments?</p>
<p>One more thing, why would some pursue a Ph.D for engineering? </p>
<p>Is it to be a professor or land a job in research and development at a company?</p>
<p>If you want to double major in CS and Physics, that's gonna put quiet a workload on you. I don't really see any practical benefits of it. But if you want to do it just for personal enlightenment, by all means go for it.</p>
<p>Quantum mechanics and relativity are for the most part not required to be an engineer. If you are EE/CE, you will generally take 2 semesters of calculus based physics, then later move onto semiconductor/device physics that specifically deal with electrical materials.</p>
<p>The only practical reasons why you would want to get a PhD in engineering is to teach, or do research, either in an academic or industry setting. Or it could possibly for your own personal satisfaction. I've had acquaintances that were in it just so they get to be called "Dr".</p>
<p>An engineer gets to do research and development in industry if they have a lot of experience in their field, correct? Thus, it almost the same as a Ph.D, but the engineer gets these skills in the industry.</p>
<p>R&D jobs in the industry generally require graduate education. You will see a lot of MS with a handful of PhDs in those types of positions. Also, "higher level" positions such as design usually prefer engineers with a graduate degree.</p>
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<p>Why couldn't you learn QM or SR as an engineer? If you're interested in theoretical physics, then go the physics/math/cs route. If you want to build devices, then be an engineer and take physics classes on the side (this is what I did).</p>
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Would you have any engineering videos I may take a look to get a feel what engineers do in a usually day?
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<p>lol that depends on where u work / study. But for an undergrad in CS and physics,you won't have time for hobbies if you wanna go into grad school. For engineering half of the phD's are in the work force and half are at universities teaching/researching. For a phD you can be engineering lead or similar things like that when you start. But for a university professor, no matter how bad the economy is, people still go to school, unless it's war, so ur job is more secure as a professor (plus benefits).</p>