okay so lets use Astronomy for example. I heard that in able to be an astronomer, you have to have a Bachelor's in Science and a PhD. So basicly do I get my Bachelor's in the undergraduate then get Phd in the graduate school or get the Bachelors in college? And is it okay to go to Harvard University without going to college? What about if you want to be a doctor?
2007-03-23 11:29:01 · 6 answers · asked by !!! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Whoah. Ok, let's start with the basics and then get into the example of Astronomy and Harvard.
You can use the term "college" and "university" interchangeably. They mean the same thing when most people say it. Yes, you can make distinctions between them, but just consider them the same thing to keep you from getting confused.
Since you're aiming for Harvard, I'm just gonna skip associates degrees.
Undergrad = getting your bachelors. People talking about "majors" are talking about undergrad and getting a bachelors degree in their "major."
Graduate school = getting a masters or doctorate. A PhD is a doctorate. Some PhD programs want you to get a Masters degree first. Others will let you go straight after getting your bachelors. PhD isn't the only doctorate out there. MD (medical doctor), JD (lawyer), DDS (dentist), Pharm.D. (pharmacist) are just other examples of doctorates.
Ok. On to Astronomy and Harvard.
Harvard has both undergrad and graduate degrees (ignore the colleges talk, it'll just confuse you). If you want to be an astronomer, first you need your bachelors. Then you should get a PhD. If the Astronomy PhD program doesn't require a Masters degree in between, great.
So, to be an astronomer, you can go to Harvard for undergrad and get a bachelors in Astronomy. Then, you can also continue on to Harvard to get a PhD in Astronomy. You can substitute another school for each of these steps. Maybe you go to Stanford for your bachelors, and then Harvard for your PhD. Or Harvard for bachelors, and then Cal Tech for your PhD. Whatever. All the big name schools you've heard about offer bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees (cept for Princeton).
2007-03-23 12:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must have a bachelor's degree in order to get a Phd. You can get your undergraduate degree at a college or university, but graduate degrees are only available at universities. Harvard IS a college/university. How would you go there without going to college?
2007-03-23 11:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 07:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to go to Harvard as an undergraduate. Very difficult to be accepted, however.
2007-03-23 12:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as i know.. harvard uni does not offer undergrad programmes in most departments..
if you want to be a doctor.. you will have to go to a pre med first.. same for astronomy..
i used to have the same questions years ago.. what i did was i wrote to harvard very simply asking them my questions.. and they sent me such a sweet reply and a prospectus about the details of all their programmes that they offer.
2007-03-23 11:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by qa k 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't think that you are quite ready for college yet.
2007-03-23 11:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋