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Studies & Degrees in Engineering Science

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Engineering science is a broad area of inquiry that covers the various intersections of physics, engineering, and mathematics. Students of engineering science use a knowledge of basic physics (which of course includes math) to work on real-world problems in a wide range of areas. People who have degrees in this field may go on to work as engineers in the automotive or aerospace industries, as civil engineers building bridges and highways, or in computers and consumer electronics. A course of study in engineering science includes an up-to-the-minute knowledge of the latest technological breakthroughs and their potential applications in people’s everyday lives.
 
Personal Qualities
  • Excellent math skills are essential
  • Problem-solving and the ability to think through practical questions step-by-step
  • Concrete mind and desire to work on real-world questions rather than theoretical questions only
  • Diligence, patience and a strong work ethic

Study Options

The fields of specialization within engineering science are the same as the subfields of engineering more generally. These include numerous fields such as nanotechnology, optics, aerodynamics, electrical engineering, and countless others. In most cases, however, a course of study in engineering science is a generalist’s degree. By studying engineering science, you will learn about the field of engineering as a whole rather than a specific corner of it.
 
Career Options

For as long as human beings have undertaken complex technological and construction projects, there has been a need for engineers to guide these projects and ensure that they are done in the most efficient way possible. Where a student of engineering science ends up working is largely a question of his or her interests and preferences. If you are fascinated by the inner workings of your cell phone, then you might want to work in consumer electronics, designing gadgets that are even smarter, sleeker, and faster. If, on the other hand, you are interested in the massive forces that act within a power plant, you could become an energy engineer and work on the next generation of energy. The list of such positions is essentially endless.