Out of engineering physics and physics, which course is good?

Pure physics is about learning of physical science and focuses on the problems and explanations of pure physical phenomena. Engineering Physics is the same as Applied Physics, wherein physical phenomena are studied with reference to the real world and applications therein. For example, pure physics would have you focus your study on: Mechanics - Classical Newtonian, Relativistic and Quantum Mechanics Electrodynamics - Focus on quantum electrodynamics Statistical Mechanics - On idealised systems and unknown phase transitions Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics - On various theoretical phenomenon in these fields Thermodynamics - very elementary and only studied in relation to statistical mechanics Applied Physics would have you focus your study on topics that are more relevant to the real world, such as: Engineering Mechanics Electrodynamics, as applied to RF and Microwave Technology Vacuum Science and Thin film technology Material Science and/or Nanotechnology Spectroscopic Methods and Characterization Techniques Electronics - Analog and Digital Solid-State Physics Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics Depending on the specific programme and school/college you apply to, the actual contents may differ, as Applied Physics is a very broad field. In practice, both "pure" and "applied" physicists learn much of the same principles, just in a different method - and both can work alongside each other in most laboratories and organisations. You are not at a disadvantage for having studied either of these.

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