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Will an off-topic Masters hurt my chances of a PhD place?
I have just completed the third year of an integrated master's degree (a three-year undergraduate degree plus an additional year of study at a master's degree level, with the final degree being an ...
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How appreciated is "Part III" in the US?
I will complete an MSc in physics, including a thesis, this year.
I have received an offer for a 9 month taught math master's course at Cambridge called Part III, although I don't yet have a funding ...
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Do I do another masters or keep on looking for a PhD [closed]
I graduated last year with a masters degree in physics from a UK University. Unfortunately, despite my overall grades being good, my thesis had a low grade, and my supervisor didn't want to write me a ...
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Is there any chance I can be accepted into a good graduate physics program without any bachelor's? [closed]
I am someone who did plenty of self-study in physics and has learned pretty much the entire undergraduate physics curriculum by himself. I have plenty of evidence to prove this (including a physics ...
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What Can I Expect in the First Few Months of a PhD?
I am starting a PhD in Quantum Computing in England in about 2 weeks. I have already communicated with my advisor over email, and he is quite flexible with my research aims.
I am a bit nervous about ...
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Pursuing a UK PhD with a Greek BSc + research experience [duplicate]
I am beginning my final semester of my 4-year undergraduate program, studying Informatics (Computer Science) in Greece, and I expect to graduate this September. I would like to pursue a PhD in the ...
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Transfer to different CDT within same University [closed]
I am based in the UK (England, more precisely).
I am part of a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) - between University A and B. Since I am an international student, I didn't receive EPSRC funding for ...
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How competitive exactly is physics/applied mathematics academia (UK)? [closed]
I am a PhD physics/applied mathematics student, and I was wondering how competitive academia is in these subjects. The area of research is in biophysics/statistical mechanics/mathematical modelling by ...
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Am I in a position to do a PhD? [closed]
I’m a physics student in the UK who should be on track for a first (nothing incredible, but not scraping either) at one of the top institutions in the country, for my undergrad, which is an integrated ...
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Personal Statement(s) for two similar masters courses
I'm applying to two courses viz - Mathematical Physics MSc and Theoretical Physics MSc at the University of Edinburgh. I'm currently a final year bachelors student. From what I can gather post a ...
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Urgent help to decide on degree choice [closed]
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me!!!
Aptitude and background
I am from the UK, and for A-levels, I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and I am predicted ...
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I have deep desire to study Physics after I graduate from Computer Engineering; want to know if I have what it takes to be successful in this field
I am now studying Computer Application, a bachelor degree in India. I can get a job in the IT sector if I try only a little harder. But I have this deep desire to study Physics starting from ...
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PhD offer - Making decisions on right PhD [closed]
I hope everyone is well. I would like some advice about accepting PhD offers/waiting for the 'perfect' phd.
I don't want to over-explain my situation, but I think the background is important, as I am ...
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Grad School application that's submitted early with a decent LOR vs Application that's submitted rather late but with a better LOR
I am a final year bachelor's student in physics and I am applying to masters programs in physics, in the UK.
The places I am applying to have a rolling admissions process and I wanted to submit my ...
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Can I do Part III of the Mathematics tripos as a part of my PhD in Cambridge University? [closed]
I am physics master's student in India. I wish to do my PhD in theoretical physics in the Applied Maths department at Cambridge (DAMTP). Can I apply for a PhD and do Part III as a part of it (akin to ...