Switching Majors for Graduate School (Engineering)

aidami
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:32:51 +0000

I’m currently an undergrad materials science major with a minor in electronic materials. I’m applying to schools for Ph.D. programs for Fall 2012, and just received my first acceptance letter today (hooray). Most of the schools that I applied to were for materials science Ph.D. programs, but one of them is actually solid state electrical engineering.

So just curious- has anyone switched majors for graduate school (or is planning to)? How did it work out? I really like the electrical engineering university, but I’m worried about whether I’d be able to handle the new coursework and possibly the qualifying exam.

Thanks :)