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    Studying Might need to take 5 courses one semester in second year physics/math

    I haven’t contacted them yet. I should get approved anyway but wanted a student’s perspective
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    Studying Might need to take 5 courses one semester in second year physics/math

    Might need to take 5 courses in one semester. Are these courses too much? I would have to take: -Second year linear algebra -Real analysis -Mathematical modelling (a relatively easy course involving only high school calculus) -Second year calculus -Second year E&M. A plan I thought of...
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    Engineering Does an astrophysicist (PhD or post-doc) need computer engineering?

    Does an astrophysicist in research areas such as cosmic structure and evolution, galactic archaeology, and/or black hole phenomena require extensive skills (i.e. undergraduate degree) in computer systems engineering/computer engineering? The idea is to do a combined degree with computer...
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    There was a little trouble grasping a couple concepts/methods in topics like series, but that was most likely because I didn't study for maths. I did no homework at home for months, and instead did it in my free periods at school which wasn't enough time to complete it all. This was because I...
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    I don't see how. There's biophysics, but that's a very small field. And I wouldn't want to do something physics-related if I hadn't mastered undergaduate physics, in which case I would start biomedical science from the undergrad level... time is just an illusion after all ;) and I'm only 18 so I...
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    Yes, technically I'm able to get into the program. And I don't know about a deficit, but I definitely don't have a natural mathematical ability, which is what I see in so many physicists (astro in particular). This is the root cause of concern and questioning of my ability to succeed in...
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    Inspiring! But to get into graduate physics I need more than passes (Ds to HDs) in classes like quantum theory. But I feel once I pass the threshold I'm currently at, I'll be at the same level as every other physics student out there. Would this be true?
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    Is it possible to get there with daily dedication to maths and physics practise? Because my study will be... my life. Haha
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    Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

    In my final year of high school (2017) I finished with a mark of 74/100 for advanced maths (NSW, Australia. It's a calculus-based course and introduces differentiation, integration, series, optimisation, trig). This means I don't directly qualify for enrolment in the maths courses for the...
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    Programs Double degree in maths/BSci or BEng(comp. systems)/BSci?

    Hi all! I just graduated from high school this year and also got my offer for university next year! Exciting times. The offer I got was for a combined degree in computer systems engineering and science (physics). I've attached a PDF of the program plan. My goal is to do an honours year and...
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