I had passed M.sc. in physics through distance education mode.Can I apply for Ph.d. programmes?

Question

I had passed M.sc. in physics through distance education mode.Can I apply for Ph.d. programmes?

Answer 1

Yes, of course you can.

Most Ph.D thesis though have to be carried out under guidance of a Professor and therefore you normally have to study within an area of their speciality - so think about what you want to specialise in and then look within that realm.

Answer 2

Are you talking a Master of Science degree? If so, check out Chico State in California--they offer this as an online degree; San Jose State University may also offer one on-line. I would advise caution about University of Phoenix - I was well into their program for a Masters degree in Distance Education / Instructional Tech when I learned that my employer refused to consider me for a job which was only BA preferred because I was going there.

Answer 3

You can certainly apply. The rules for graduate school are never hard-and-fast, they understand different people have different backgrounds. I never took the GREs but was accepted to grad school anyway (in math).

The thing to do is get to know a faculty member in the physics department of the school you want to go to. Convince him you have potential. If someone from inside will answer for you, they have a lot of flexibility in what they can do. Sell yourself!

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

They will take you because nobody has the time and patience to go through this siht. Any way the professors need some candidates to publish some nonsense and keep their jobs.