- #1
6eecs
- 19
- 0
Hello,
I was wondering, to gain admission to decent programs in Theoretical Physics (PhD), should you have done theoretical physics research in undergrad?
The reason I am asking is because theoretical physics research has lots of prerequisites, and I might not be able to finish all those prereqs before I apply to grad school (as in, I won't be able to take String Theory/QFT until my senior year, or at max, my junior spring).
For the moment, I am involved in experimental physics research, and although I like it, I'm not sure if top graduate theoretical physics program will give consideration (my ultimate goal is theory though).
Thanks.
I was wondering, to gain admission to decent programs in Theoretical Physics (PhD), should you have done theoretical physics research in undergrad?
The reason I am asking is because theoretical physics research has lots of prerequisites, and I might not be able to finish all those prereqs before I apply to grad school (as in, I won't be able to take String Theory/QFT until my senior year, or at max, my junior spring).
For the moment, I am involved in experimental physics research, and although I like it, I'm not sure if top graduate theoretical physics program will give consideration (my ultimate goal is theory though).
Thanks.