Engineering Physics and Physics: Similar But Not The Same

One of the polemics is when new students choose a major. Plus, when the department has the same name. As an example of Engineering Physics and Physics. Prospective new students often misunderstand the two majors. Now to help prospective students, this article discusses the differences between the two majors so that you can be more confident in choosing.

Major Differences in General

Physics

Pure Physics is often abbreviated as a physics major. This department is usually under the auspices of MIPA. Therefore, it is often referred to as MIPA Physics at certain universities. In this department, students will be directed to become physical scientists. By studying a solid theoretical basis of physics, graduates are expected to be able to develop physical sciences.

Physics Engineering

The outline of the courses that will be studied in physics and its application in everyday life. You will learn about physical theories and perform analysis to solve various problems related to physics in the field.

Course Differences

Tough learning material? All learning materials have their level of difficulty. Few people who study physics think that quantum physics is the most difficult. However, because “difficult” is relative, I will write some of the courses offered by the pure physics study program.

Physics 

• Electrical circuit analysis
• Thermodynamics
• Quantum mechanics
• Vibration and waves
• Analog electronics
• Digital system
• Math for physics. This course is a scourge for those who don’t like math.
• Numerical analysis
• Geometrical and physical optics
• Sensors and instrumentation
• The particular theory of relativity
• Core physics
• Fluid mechanics

Physics Engineering

If you major in Engineering Physics with a specialization in Energy Management, you can later learn how to build energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings using Physics principles. Exciting right?

Well, in this department, you will learn a lot about the following things:

• Basic Physics
• Modern Physics
• Material Physics
• Thermal Analysis
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Probability and Statistical Modeling
• Industrial Automation
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Electromagnetic Field
• Energy conversion
• Acoustic Engineering

Graduate Degree Difference

Those of you who study majoring in Physics will graduate with a Bachelor of Science or S.Si. At the same time, those who will major in engineering physics will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering or S. T.

Different Career Options

Physics

1. Oil and Mining Sector

With their expertise, Physics graduates can start working as field engineers at top companies such as Pertamina, Total Indonesia, Caltex, Schlumberger, PT Aneka Tambang, Freeport, to PT Timah.

2. Manufacturing Industry and Telecommunications Industry

Physics graduates can work in the Research and Development section and as a QA/QC (Quality Assurance / Quality Control) in companies such as PT LEN, PT INTI, Samsung, ASTRA Int. , PT Telkom, Siemens, to Satelindo.

3. Finance and Banking Industry

Besides accounting graduates, physics graduates can also work in financial institutions, be it insurance, banking, or other financial institutions, either as marketers, internal audit, or credit analyst officers.

4. Information Technology Industry

Physics graduates who like technology can work in IT, such as software developers in various companies.

5. Research and Development Institute

Just like the science majors in general, this department can also become a researcher in research institutions, both government and private, which is an option that can be considered. Starting from LIPI, BATAN, to BPPT.

Physics Engineering

1. Power Generation Industry

Graduates from the Engineering Physics major have job opportunities in the power generation industry. Almost the same as an electronics engineering graduate, you will have a promising career path in this industry. The knowledge you get while studying is also significantly related to this field.

2. Instrument Equipment Industry And System Integration

The following job opportunity that can be chosen by graduates majoring in Engineering Physics is to work in the instrumentation and systems integration industry. In this field, you can optimize all the knowledge you have to apply. As for the salary itself, of course, it is pretty good, ranging from Rp. 10,000,000.00 or even more.

3. Engineering And Construction Industry

The next Physics Engineering job opportunity or prospect is to work in the engineering and construction industry. This industry needs you as a graduate of Engineering Physics. In this field, you can work on designing factory buildings and others.

Regarding salary, working in engineering and construction can give you a bright future. You can earn in the range of Rp. 15,000,000.00. You can also make a big contribution to the construction world in Indonesia.

4. Working in BUMN

BUMN is one of the goals for students who have graduated from college. For those of you who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, you also have an excellent opportunity to work in BUMN. For example, the SOEs suitable for Physics Engineering graduates are PLM, TELKOM, and so on.

Such is the difference between Engineering Physics and Pure Physics. You can choose a major according to your passion and desire. This article provides a general overview that can help you choose between Engineering Physics and Pure Physics.

You can learn more about other exciting information through the UMN official website. On the website, you can also choose the online registration procedure according to your choice. Come on, register now and start your career with UMN!

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