What is Master's: Definition and 218 Discussions

A master's degree (from Latin magister) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. A master's degree normally requires previous study at the bachelor's level, either as a separate degree or as part of an integrated course. Within the area studied, master's graduates are expected to possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently.

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    Question about getting into a Master's program for physics

    Generally , I know being admitted into Masters physics programs is less competitive than a PHd physics program. I know for virtually most universities, whether they are a top 30 school or not , typical admit tees have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. What do you think the GPA range for physics masters...
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    Break between grad& undergrad phx for master's in philosophy?

    Another question: A lot of people have discussed the idea of a year off between undergrad and grad. school. My question is, would it be looked upon negatively if during my 1-2 years off I did something not directly physics? I'm considering doing a Master's in the Philosophy of Physics, which...
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    Which school for master's in EE and related career questions

    Hey my name is Abdelrahman I've just graduated this year with a B.S in Electronics and Communication engineering (Egypt) which is basically the regular US EE track but with a special focus on digital and analog circuit design, communication systems and DSP. The problem I'm facing right now (or...
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    Programs Getting a Master's in science or engineering with a business degree

    Greetings all...I hope everyone is doing fine :) I was wondering if there are any universities in the USA or Europe that accept people with a BS in business administration into a science, or an engineering, graduate program.
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    Are Master's Degrees in Applied Physics/Engineering Physics Competitive?

    Hey guys, I just had a question concerning graduate school. I completed my freshman year at college and will begin sophomore year in the fall. I'll be taking Classical Mechanics and Advanced Lab. I have taken Physics 1, 2, 3, and a physics elective (medical physics). As for math, I've done...
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    Considering Quitting a Master's Degree

    Hello I am a first semester Master's student in Canada, and I'm giving serious consideration to quitting. My main reason for considering this is that I simply do not enjoy what I am doing enough to put in the work necessary to be successful. My question is whether anyone knows of any...
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    Programs Master's Degree Decision: Advice for University Senior

    Hello all, I'm a university senior about to graduate with an Honours degree in Physics with a minor in Math. I know lot's of people write on here asking for advice, so I will give it a shot and hope for an enthusiastic response... I've applied to do a Master's degree in Physics and I...
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    Should I Be Upset About Not Being Accepted to a Master's Program in Mathematics?

    I need some credible opinions. I recently applied to a masters program in mathematics at a public university. This is not a reach school at all. I was told that since I was from a non-math background, I had to take abstract algebra and the baby Rudin class. I planned to take those anyway...
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    Programs Master's degree in engineering: is it worth it?

    will a master's degree in any engineering field really give you a significant advantasge in the job market? does it vary for different disciplines of engineering? thanks
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    What Master's Degree Should I Pursue for Fiber Systems and SDH Equipment?

    Hi every one, I'm going to have a master, but I can not decide what to do. I'm interestind something about the fiber systems, or something related to fibers. Has anybody any idea what to have for theses. Many thanks,
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    Importance of Master's in physics

    Hello. What job opportunites would become available to someone with a master's degree in physics vs. those with only a bachelors in physics? This is important because I am trying to decide on an undergraduate program in physics, and one of the two might look better to grad schools, but is...
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    Schools Finding Safety Schools for a Master's in Biophysics

    It's that time of year again... I'm getting ready to take the subject test in physics this weekend, and of course I don't expect to do very well. My question is this: what are some safety schools to which I should apply? I'm currently pursuing a master's degree, my thesis topic is in...
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    Nuclear Engineering PhD vs. Master's

    I am a Nuclear Engineering grad student who just started working toward my PhD. I was totally convinced with my decision to pursue a PhD until I recently was told that you can become overqualified by getting such an advanced degree (vs an MS). Overqualification never crossed my mind until I had...
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    Social isolation caused by working on my master's thesis is driving me

    It's official. Social isolation caused by working on my master's thesis is driving me insane. The sharp difference between the academic year, with it's frequent meetings, social events and occasional lecture and the summer where all I can look forward to is writing another section is starting...
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    Exploring the Benefits of a Master's Degree in Applied Physics

    I'm only in my 2nd year of undergrad, but I'm already thinking about what I'll do after it. For a while now my plan has been to go get a Ph.D. in applied physics. But I keep thinking about how long that will take... So what about a Master's in applied physics? Is there still useful things...
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    Programs Master's Degree or Triple Major?

    I am currently a Chemical engineering student who is interested in pharmaceutical research. I planned on double majoring in biochemistry to help supplement my knowledge and after falling in love with math this year I begun to consider a triple major in math. However a triple major takes...
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    Programs Master's Degree before they get a PhD?

    Do people always get a Master's Degree before they get a PhD? I have noticed that some people will list in their credentials 1) the university where they got their undergraduate degree, and then 2) the university where they got their PhD, but there is nothing listed for the M.A. or M.S. I always...
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    Finding the Right Combination for a Master's Thesis

    Hey, I need a bit of a hand planning, I'd appreciate your advice. The situation: I need a master's thesis topic (my advisor has given me some freedom in choosing :biggrin:) completable in 2-3 years that could bring together the following areas of physics 1)quantum 2) relativity...
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