What to do with a degree in Engineering Physics There’s more than one route to get where you want to go. To start, choose a degree—and courses within it—that make you excit- ed about learning. As you gain insight, you can adjust or change direction. What is a degree in Engineering Physics about? Engineering Physics is a program in which the study of physics can be combined with engineering studies in computer, electrical, materials or mechanical engineering. Both Science and Engineering require practitioners with a mastery of science, mathematics, and computation. This gives these two fields much in common. Scientists, however use knowledge to make new discoveries, in- creasing our understanding of nature. Engineers use knowledge to design products, processes, and structures, which serve the needs of society. Both are essential. Engineering Physics combines elements of both professions, opening up an unusually wide range of career options. Degrees available: (B/M/D) Department website: http://www.physics.queensu.ca/ What Occupation Areasbuild on Engineering Physics? You can use this list to begin investigating what’s out there for you. Remember: a list is only a list; it is not prescriptive or compre- hensive, but it’s a starting point. Actuarial Science Administration Aerospace Engineering Air Traffic Control Astronomy Aerospace Engineering Astrophysics Biophysics Business Administration and Management Cardiology Cartography Communications Computer Engineering Consulting Engineering Education Electronics Environmental Management Engineering - Fibreoptics Fibre and Laser Electro-Optics Forensic Science Geophysics Illustration & Animation Industrial Relations International Development Law Manufacturing Materials Engineering Neurophysiology Nuclear Engineering Occupational Health and Safety Oceanography Optometry Orthoptics Patent Law Photography Podiatry Public Administration Radiology Sales - Retail and Wholesale Software Design Special Effects Telecommunications Urology Writing What Associationswork around Engineering Physics? Associations can be a great source of information in investigating fields that interest you because associations have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information relevant to their field. American Institute of Physics (http://www.aip.org) Canadian Association of Physicists (http://www.cap.ca/) Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (http://www.engineerscanada.ca/) Professional Engineers Ontario (http://www.peo.on.ca/) Want to find associations specific to your interests? Check the Associations Directory in the Career Information Area at Career Services. It features a subject keyword index (that re- flects your career interests keywords) and will enable you to access information about what’s going on around work you want to do. Try the same method of using keywords of topics that interest you to do a web search for associations. Example: associations [interest keyword] Canada OR associations [interest keyword] Ontario
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