What is Graduate degree: Definition and 32 Discussions

Postgraduate education (graduate education in North America) involves learning and studying for academic or professional degrees, academic or professional certificates, academic or professional diplomas, or other qualifications for which a first or bachelor's degree generally is required, and it is normally considered to be part of higher education. In North America, this level is typically referred to as graduate school (and often colloquially as grad school).
The organization and structure of postgraduate education varies in different countries, as well as in different institutions within countries. This article outlines the basic types of courses and of teaching and examination methods, with some explanation of their history.

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    Programs Choosing a field of study for Physics Graduate Degree

    Hello, I've found some similar posts, but as the answers heavily depend on the individual, I decided to present my own case. I want to apply for the physics graduate programs of the big universitie MIT, Harvard, Standord and UC Berkley. For this I need to decide on a specific field of study for...
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    Physics Return to school for graduate degree?

    I want to go back and get my masters and doctorate, but at the moment I teach High School. Going back would be impossible due to the times of classes, and I can't afford to quit my job. Is it possible to work around this?
  3. Quantum Aravinth

    Programs Graduate degree program in Physics [from UG in India]

    I am from India, doing third year undergraduate Physics. This is a three year degree program and I am completing it in another 2 weeks. I would like to move abroad for my graduate studies. But I am not sure how to start, which universities would accept three year degree program, general criteria...
  4. Hercuflea

    Physics Physics Lecturer with Medical Physics graduate degree?

    Can one teach college level Physics classes with a CAMPEP accredited Master's or Ph.D. in medical physics? Do most departments look for pure physics graduates or is medical physics acceptable?
  5. AYKANITY

    Programs Can I do graduate degree in Physics after undergrad in econo

    I am currently doing Bachelors in Economics however I have always wanted to pursue astrophysics and all. So like can I in the future with a good enough GRE score do a graduate degree in Physics? And also what would you suggest me to study to know undergrad education of Physics? I really love...
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    Schools Where should I apply for my graduate studies?

    If everything goes right I am in my last year of my physics program in my university. I want to do research, I did a short internship at CERN and I would like to work there, and I know that for that I need to get a masters or a phd. The thing is that I am not sure to which university should I...
  7. PabloAMC

    Good universities for mathematical physics

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  8. VoloD

    Engineering Job Hunting Concerns of a Physics to Engineering Graduate

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    Programs A graduate degree in physics with a bachelor's degree in engineering

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  10. M

    Options in higher education in physics (no math/science bkg)

    Hello! I've been reading this forum for a while now, and while I see many threads asking about similar questions as I am, I still cannot get answers to some of my questions. So I hope to get some advice here on PF. I am very interested in pursuing a career in Physics, but I don't have any...
  11. M

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  13. W

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  14. _N3WTON_

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    Physics Graduate Degree In Quantum Mechanics?

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  16. R

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  17. QuantumCurt

    Schools How important are different schools for undergrad and graduate degree?

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  20. S

    Engineering PE vs Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering

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    Programs Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Math: Advice Needed

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  22. Z

    Programs Need advice with Astrophysics graduate degree

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  23. Shackleford

    Physics What graduate degree would maximize earnings with a B.S. Physics?

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  24. E

    Programs A graduate degree in Astrophysics after Informatics Engineering?

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    Engineering Engineering Accreditation With Only the Graduate Degree?

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  28. R

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    Programs Same school for graduate degree as undergrad

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  32. K

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