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My understanding is that US system places Ph.D. and masters degree in the same course. In Europe and Asia you take a bachelor, then a masters degree. Both as u
by wodenokoto 4y ago
My understanding is that US system places Ph.D. and masters degree in the same course.
In Europe and Asia you take a bachelor, then a masters degree. Both as university students. A masters opens the door to apply for a Ph.D.
In Denmark, for example, a Ph.D. is commonly a job position, with a limited contract. Union governed, pay, pension. You apply for a position when one is announced, just like many other jobs. Literally you see things like: "University X, department Y are looking to fill a Ph.D. position in Z. Applicants must have these qualifications ..."
- madsohm 4y agoDo note that, specifically in Denmark, you can do a 4+4, where you do a 4 year bachelor/master and a 4 year PhD, instead of the regular 3 year bachelor, 2 year master and then 3 year PhD. Here you'd have to apply for the PhD well before entering the university, or at least whist doing the bachelor studies.
- urthor 4y agoIn the US and other Anglo Saxon countries it's a free for all after Bachelors. Whatever the faculty wants happens.
- galleywest200 4y agoIn the US you can apply for a PhD path or apply for a masters. The benefit of going straight to PhD path is that it is free (read: zero dollars) if you are in the STEM field. Masters are out of your pocket, unfortunately. I made the mistake of applying for a PhD track and failed to get in, as those are super competitive. Now I feel as if I cannot ask for new letters of recommendation to try to get a masters. Its a shame, as I would love to go to graduate school one day. I was offered the chance to be a non-matriculated student with the option of becoming a regular student after 1 quarter, but that is expensive. Once I pay off my car I think I will try to take that offer.