Hi there, it certainly is possible. I know of someone who did astrophysics in undergrad and went on to do a PhD working in geology of asteroids, so it is possible to move into a more geology/earth sciences role. It would be good if you were able to do some geology at some point, so it's worth checking if you can do it as one of your end of high-school qualifications or if the university you are looking at offers the chance to do some geology/earth sciences modules. This is because having some direct experience is better than none, but astrophysics does cover a lot of the same research techniques.

Most of the time I do, but I work to music that doesn't have singing in it because I get too easily distracted by it. So it's usually movie soundtracks and the like.

@@astronomica9237 can an masters automotive engineer follow the course ? I mean are the basics similar ?

@@thecrazysharma Automotive I'm not sure, I do know of people who did Mechanical and Electrical engineering that have made the switch to Astronomy and they usually work on the engineering side of the subject (e.g. building telescopes, camera's, optical systems and the software to operate them.)

@@astronomica9237 same,,,me too,,,i like instrumentals,,,that are calm

I ended up moving house twice shortly after this video and then had to write my PhD thesis. So its was pretty poor timing for me to make this first video. I do plan to restart these videos hopefully in August!

Thanks very much, I have a new desk and chair, it's much better now aha!

Hey! The majority of people tent to use Python for their day to day work. Those that work more with simulations use C++. Lots of physics degree programmes that I've seen usually cover at least one of these.

Yes and i love her..

Yes she does, I work in the same building as her usually and we quite often have lunch and things together (covid prevents that at the moment). She was the one who encouraged me to make this!

@@astronomica9237 Do it dude. All the very best.

@@bragadeeshkumaran194 Thanks! I ended up timing making this channel pretty poorly, but I plan to make this a regular thing like Dr Becky does in May.

Everybody I know does programming to an extent. At the minimum people need to know how to make plots in a language like python. The majority of physics degrees will teach you the programming skills needed to do this. My work is very data heavy so I definitely do a lot more than other people.

@@astronomica9237 thank you for the response!

I certainly think so. Even if you don't carry on in astrophysics after the degree, there is a lot of skills that you earn through it which can be used in other jobs. Statistics, programming, critical thinking etc. All stuff that any tech based jobs will look for in people.

I want to make more but I had some IRL problems that needed sorting out. I ended up moving house twice in August and September and I'm currently in the process of applying for jobs to continue my research after the PhD. Things are starting to calm down so I hope to restart this :)

If you can get any head start in learning to program that would be a big bonus! A lot of astronomy now is computer based and most astrophysics courses at unis will have courses in programming.

@The Upgraded what?

@The Upgraded what about normal astrophysics?

@The Upgraded but how much of computer work is actually in the undergraduate course percentage wise?

@The Upgraded thanks, but I'm already studying optometry. Was just wondering 😅

@The Upgraded sounds cool. Yeah, I was thinking of switching, since I find astronomy slightly more interesting, but I'd say I'll stick with optometry, at least for now. Thanks anyway

I guess 4 years to take your bachelor, 2 years for a master an 4 years in phd

aren't you from india.

@@tonmoydeka7319 I’m not. I get that a lot.

A UK PhD stipend is usually pretty good to live off of so no I don't do any extra jobs. On occasion I do paid outreach work and I've also been paid to do some marking of exams but that's mostly for a little extra bonus cash rather than a necessity.

@@astronomica9237 hey one more thing, do you know if PhDs in the UK are funded for International students as well?

@@diveintothebeyond8426 It depends on which subject, which university and which country you are coming from unfortunately. In astronomy most universities get their funding (which is then used to pay you) from STFC which is a branch of the government. STFC funding is generally only available if you are from the UK or the EU (though brexit is making that more complicated) or if you did your undergraduate degree in the UK i think. Some universities will offer scholarships to international students but these will be limited and more competitive.

@@astronomica9237 okay thank you for the info, mate.

Thank you! Things have been a bit crazy with coronavirus and has let to me moving out of the place I was living in and so I've not been able to make anything new the past few weeks. I hope to be able to start again soon!

@@astronomica9237 I am sure you will overcome this and will make good content regarding your Research life. 🙏🏻🇮🇳

It was still good Nathan. Interesting voiceover content ... first few vlogs are sometimes a learning experience but I noticed with my own channel that it does get better