2006-07-22 06:50:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I have no idea why everyone is telling you that you have to get a master's degree first before getting into a PhD program. It just isn't true. Most PhD programs accept students right out of their undergraduate programs.
Some will grant you a Master's Degree along the way (e.g., at UC Berkeley you can ask for a Master's Degree after passing the PhD prelimiinary Exams that are usually taken at the end of the second year). But a Master's degree is absolutely not necessary.
2006-07-22 09:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, an MA comes first. But while you're working on your Master's, you can try and sneak in a couple of courses that will count on your Ph.d. Besides, a Master's thesis is much easier than your Ph.d dissertation. It will be good practice for that buggar.
2006-07-22 14:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by freedomnow1950 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many State Universities and tier 1-3 research schools allow you to do so. Figure out what you want to study and what the best schools are for that area. Then compare that list to the list of schools you are qualified for. A masters is not required for a PhD.
2006-07-22 14:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by playing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pretty much anywhere they will accept you. The key is taking aptitude tests in the right disciplines and being accepted by the university.
2006-07-22 13:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to get a Master's before you get a Phd
2006-07-22 13:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by bumpocooper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not possible, fist is a Master degree then PHD
2006-07-22 13:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by spell_me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋