I am not sure how this whole thing works, really. I started college later in life and graduate in may with my B.S. I am starting to focus on graduate programs, but I am just ignorant to the process. Any help would be appreciated!!
2006-07-25 18:57:17 · 7 answers · asked by pureromancebypatricia 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends on the program.
Some PhD programs are combination MS/PhD (or MA/PhD, or MWhatever/PhD) programs. In these programs, completing the MS portion of the degree is preliminary to beginning PhD coursework and research. However, one can still complete the Master's program and then be denied admission to the PhD program. In other words, a candidate must sufficiently impress the faculty in order to be allowed to continue for the PhD.
Other programs are "terminal Master's" programs. This does not mean these are bad programs. It only means that that particular department only offers a Master's degree, and not a PhD. Students in these programs must apply to PhD programs if they wish to continue their studies.
You need to speak to your professors about looking into graduate school. Their letters of recommendation will be critical to admissions. But just as importantly, they know which universities have the best programs in their field of study, and they can help you decide which programs will be best for you to consider.
2006-07-26 10:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the program. In some cases you may start a course of graduate study that leads to a doctorate right after your bachelors degree with a masters granted at some point along the way. Other programs require the masters as a prerequisite.
2006-07-25 19:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by Arrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some programs doesn't need to be master a graduate to get your PhD, but at the same time you need to finish some courses before starting the PhD. So it depends on the University and the program itself
2006-07-25 19:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by oriental_dr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather obtained a Doctorate in Geology and a pair of honorary Doctorates. He defined as therefore. His Doctorate became dependent on his lifes artwork-hereto the rcognition of the eighty or so clinical papers that he has had printed. A PhD is positioned on a unmarried thesis. therefore, oftentimes, an exact doctorate is probable going a higher degree because it recognises actual mastery of an entire occupation.
2016-10-15 09:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the program.
Many put you on a path to your Doctorate right after your Bachelor's.
2006-07-25 19:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jose H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the universities offering doctoral programmes make it mandatory for the applicant to posess a master's degree.anyways there is a lot of gap between bachelor's and doctoral programme
2006-07-25 19:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by chemzone 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to put it simply, yes. you must get your masters before you begin your doctorate program.
2006-07-25 19:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by Spellcaster97 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋