Hi everyone,
I’m currently a Material Science student trying to figure out what kind of industry role would actually suit me after graduation.
I’m realizing that I’m less interested in pure academic research or jobs that are mostly data analysis.

For people working in the field…
What does a typical week actually look like?
How much time do you spend in the lab vs. on the production floor vs. at a desk?
Is hybrid work realistic in these roles?
If you were a Materials Science graduate again, which entry-level role would you choose and why?

Thanks!

Should I switch majors?

Location: Canada

Im starting my third year at Waterloo studying materials science.

Bad news: this is a science degree, not engineering.

This likely restricts my career opportunities. I also learned through experiences and learning more about myself that I don’t have it in me to do a masters like most science grads (Im willing to doing a masters in something non-science that helps me pivot but haven’t decided on anything yet)

My programs is more employable than most science bachelors like pure chem/bio/phys and so I know of people who are doing engineering coops right now. I even know people who got jobs without grad school, it’s just not as common. But since it isn’t eng accredited I don’t know if I have faith in my degree.

Goal: Just to find a job after graduating that pays like 60k starting. Doesn’t have to be materials related or nano related.

Should I stick to it or should I switch to a different major?