Science and Engineering

People seek science, engineering and technology courses for many reasons. Some have specific goals: they wish to cure diseases or combat hunger or reduce pollution; or they dream of developing the next laser, transistor, or vehicle for space travel; or they imagine building companies that capitalize on new engineering capabilities. Some choose careers in science or engineering because they are curious about the natural world. Others are motivated by the excitement and beauty of the intellectual world.

Whatever your ambitions, we can help you choose the right combination of course and college in order to pursue your career goals.If you are thinking of studying abroad - in America or Europe perhaps, then you have come to the right place! Take a look at the tabs on the left – they will help you decide which country and course is best for you.

Postgraduate in Science or Engineering Courses

You do not necessarily need a postgraduate degree to persue a career in science or engineering. For example, engineers with a bachelor's degree can often move upward quickly in their profession and, with luck and hard work, can even break into top management. However, if your goal is towards direct research or to teach at college or university level, you will probably need a PhD. At undergraduate level, you learn what is already known; in a master's programme, you build your knowledge to a higher technical level; in a doctoral programme, you learn to add to the body of scientific and technical knowledge.

At all levels, postgraduate education is both rigorous and focused. It is not simply a bigger and more-advanced version of an undergraduate degree, where you meet a wide range of subjects and acquire general skills. As a postgraduate student, you pursue at much greater depth of knowledge that is concentrated in a single field. It requires a love of your subject and a new depth of commitment.

Obtaining advanced science or engineering degrees, especially a PhD, entails sacrifice. It requires delaying your entry, by many years, into a "real" job. Starting a family might also be difficult, and postgraduate students will probably be unable to buy a house or perhaps even a car. You might at times envy colleagues who went straight from a bachelor's degree into the job market and are already well advanced in their careers. Your love for your subject might be your best guide in deciding whether to go on to a postgraduate education.

In general, if you are excited by studying, problem-solving, discovering new facts, and exploring new ideas, you are likely to find a postgraduate education a rewarding experience. Or you might have more practical goals: to enhance your job satisfaction, level of responsibility, earning power, and freedom to make your own decisions. If you feel at home in mathematics and science and want to dig deeper, postgraduate experience can provide a powerful introduction to a professional life in science or engineering.