Do you need a Masters to get a Ph. D? Thank You.?

Answer 1

Technically, yes. However, you can apply to PhD programs with your bachelors degree. You'll just do you masters and then your PhD. Admission to these programs is more competitive than terminal masters programs. (as in, masters program at a school that doesn't offer a PhD in that discipline) While I don't suggest applying to a bunch of graduate programs, as fees are generally hefty and applications much more time-consuming than a college application, you would do well to apply to one or two PhD programs and a terminal masters program, especially if your gpa and GRE scores are at all marginal. The other reason that people pick these programs is if they get funding for the terminal masters (less usual than PhD program funding) or can do that much of grad school somewhere where the cost of living is lower (including keeping the cost down by living at home).

There are tricks to applying to PhD programs, such as getting into a program by cultivating a mentor. Talk to your advisor, other profs in your discipline, and your department chair about how to do this. They can and will help you. Good Luck!

Answer 2

No, but most people go this route. In the real world there aren't a whole lot of jobs that require a PhD, so a Masters is sufficient. A PhD is very intensive and takes a long time, especially if you are working at the same time. The few people I know who have a PhD spent a lot of time--about a year and a half- just working on their thesis.

There are programs that roll it all into one like the 8 years it takes to get a medical degree.

Answer 3

Depends on the subject. In Math and some sciences, it's very common to get your PhD without any Master's degree at all (in fact, a Master's degree sometimes suggests a lack of academic commitment during your early graduate school career).

In the social sciences, and in fields where many jobs require a Master's to get anywhere (speech therapy, for example), a Master's is a normal step on the road to a PhD.

Answer 4

You don't need a masters in order to get a Ph.D. In fact, it may not be such a good idea to try to get a masters before getting a Ph.D in the same subject, because some Ph.D programs will automatically give you a masters degree about a year or so into it.

Answer 5

Depends on the program. Some programs let you go into a Ph.D program but you have to put in the time you would have for a masters first (about 2yrs)...basically its the same amount of time but you dont end up with a Masters degree, just a Ph.D.

Answer 6

Usually, graduate schools and their counselors will question you, and work with you on the degree you want to persue. For example, if you are in education and you know you eventually want to persue a PHD in this area, your advisors will guide you through the programs and classes you can take that will enhance this opportunity. Let's say that within the edcuational field, you might want to consider another level - they should help you decide what courses you need to take in order to remain on the right "track" - so that your classes are taken in vain. I am a Masters' student, but I have left myself open to incorporate business in this area as well - so that when I persue the Doctor's degree - I will have education with a business backing. Just as in elementary school there are steps in the levels you move upward - in furthering in your education, you will find those same levels - they are there to help guide you. Elementary-middle-high-college-Masters-PHD.......

Answer 7

A Masters comes before a Doctrics.

Answer 8

The masters degree is earned along the way to getting a Ph.D. It usually is 36-43 credits depending on the major. That goes towards your Ph.D. is usually 60+ credits.

Answer 9

I have never heard of anyone getting a Ph.D. without first getting a Master's degree.

Answer 10

Absolutely.