Dixon AddedSaturday, April 7, 2018 at 8:18 AM Hi, I would like to ask if studying Physics or Engineering differs significantly on undergraduate level if I wish to pursue a career as an engineer. Thanks a lot! Related to Choosing a Degree, Preparation for College Reset Sort By Default Kristin Malosh , North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:08 PM Hi Dixon. YES! My husband studied physics and earned his BS while I was studying to become an environmental engineer. I liked physics, but he LOVED physics. Classes that he took that amazed me included optics and electromagnetism....the most physics you will take in undergrad engineering is two semesters....no where near the level of what four years of a physics degree requires. So, I suggest looking into some of the upper level physics classes- if those topics really interest you and you are planning for a masters in engineering it could be a path for you. But to answer your question, from my experience those are two extremely different undergraduate paths. I hope this helps! Kristin