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Hi,
Prospective physics undergraduate. Interested in topics of applied mechanics - fluids, dynamical systems, biomechanics, etc. "How fish swim?" or "How bubbles go pop?" are questions I find myself interested in. Not saying I don't like fundamental physics, just that I am interested in such applied topics as well.
Are the job prospects, at least currently, for graduates with such a degree similar to those with PhDs in physics or are they slightly better, in that (somewhat directly?) relevant technical positions can be obtained? I understand that this near impossible for physics PhDs and was wondering what the situation may be in this field, which I suppose is just "applied mathematics and physics". While we're at it, are faculty positions more available in this field?
Thanks
Prospective physics undergraduate. Interested in topics of applied mechanics - fluids, dynamical systems, biomechanics, etc. "How fish swim?" or "How bubbles go pop?" are questions I find myself interested in. Not saying I don't like fundamental physics, just that I am interested in such applied topics as well.
Are the job prospects, at least currently, for graduates with such a degree similar to those with PhDs in physics or are they slightly better, in that (somewhat directly?) relevant technical positions can be obtained? I understand that this near impossible for physics PhDs and was wondering what the situation may be in this field, which I suppose is just "applied mathematics and physics". While we're at it, are faculty positions more available in this field?
Thanks