How hard is it to become a physicist?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

It is very hard to become a physicist. The amount of work and time it takes to become a physicist is strenuous. The minimum education required to become a physicist is a bachelor's degree, and that will take four years to complete. If you proceed to obtain your Ph.D., that will take an additional four to five years.

The work and amount of effort required to succeed in school while completing your degree are immense. The material being learned is difficult and will require endless amounts of studying. The information obtained can be intellectually challenging, and exams can be very stressful.

After graduating, securing employment can also be difficult. The competition for positions is intense. There are too many applicants compared to the number of jobs available. Besides the competition from other applicants, it can be difficult to find jobs depending on where you are living. Finding a job could very likely lead to needing to move.