What is Degree: Definition and 1000 Discussions

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, usually including bachelor's, master's and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries there are lower level higher education qualifications that are also titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees and foundation degrees).

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    Programs Peer online degree programs, No in-person class -- Good idea?

    Hello all, I just had a few questions about online degree programs and was wondering if they can be done/are worth it. First let me explain my situation as to why I want to do online school as opposed to a brick-and-mortar school. I'm currently in the military and as you can imagine its pretty...
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    B How 1 degree is equal to 60 mins?

    how 1 degree is equal to 60 mins?
  3. U

    Programs Undecided between Masters Degree in BME, EE or Applied Math

    Background story: In high school, I fell in love with mathematics especially AP calculus (mostly because many other subjects in the sciences were not well taught in my school). I would often spend hours trying to learn the math in detail (often going more in detail then necessary on my own...
  4. L

    Programs Joint Degree in Computer Science and Physics.

    Hello,I just graduated from high school and i will be starting university in fall 2016 at the University of Manitoba in Canada. They have a joint degree program in physics and computer science which is a program I'm considering since, I enjoy studying about both disciplines. I would like your...
  5. SOUKRAT

    Programs Online degree for international students with financial aids

    Hi, everyone I am from Egypt where education is not good at all so, I am using MOOCs a lot I have just know about online degrees and I want to ask if there are online degree for international students with financial aids are these really matter and considerable for a scholarship ?? if...
  6. J

    Other What will I be doing with my IT degree?

    I am in my senior year for my BS in information Technology applied buissness.Ive been having bad cases of what I call " senior year life crisis" moments, where i think to myself, "Ive got a low gpa from a small school trying to make it in the tech industry, I am never going to get a job, I might...
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    Programs Steps to take to pursue a Ph.D in Physics with a Math degree

    Hi all, I graduated with a degree in math about a year and a half ago. I've recently become very interested in the idea of Physics. I've always loved physics, but for some reason, probably because I never really did the kind of self-introspection I try to practice now, I majored in Math and...
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    Programs What Physics degree would be best for me?

    I like physics because of the formulas, explaining nature in terms of maths (I love math), I love problem solving and it's just so diverse. You learn about subjects from materials to astronomy it's just learning about how stuff works. So topics I like: Kinematics Any mechanics Electricity...
  9. fedaa ali

    Programs Can you help with questions about a Masters degree? (Quantum Biology)

    firstly I am a fresh graduate ... I studied biomedical physics and I am intending to get a master degree but I am hesitating about the field that i will study it ..! I am thinking about the Quantum Biology i need to know your opinion about this and to guide me how to choose the point of...
  10. Arij

    Programs Adding a math minor to a physics degree?

    Hello guys, I was wondering what are your thoughts on pursuing a math minor in addition to my physics degree. I have two years left to graduate. I will have to go through Transition (introduction to proofs), Linear Algebra, Analysis, Abstract Algebra and number theory and a 400 level class...
  11. S

    Other Jobs that expose you to physics that don't require a degree

    Hello, I am interested in information regarding jobs that involve exposure to physics, "interesting math", and/or that involve making things that don't require a math/physics/engineering degree. me: I did dual enrollment in high school, plus one year of college in which I mostly took...
  12. physics985

    Programs Any good study guides to help with reading a science degree?

    I'm studying physics and going into third year (Scottish Uni). Any recommended study guides specifically for physics/science?
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    C - Degree of a directed unweighted graph

    Homework Statement Given the representation of directed unweighted graph: typedef struct { int n;//num. of vertices void *info[MAX];//information of vertices int am[MAX][MAX];//adjacency matrix }GRAPH; Write a function int minDegree(GRAPH*); and int maxDegree(GRAPH*); that return the...
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    Programs Degree to pursue if interested in imaging

    I'm a senior physics major, and I'm starting to look at graduate programs, and I'm very much interested in imaging as this is what I've been doing for the last 2 years. I'm really interested in medical imaging, but my concern is saturation in the field of medical physics. Would pursuing a...
  15. Floatzel98

    Programs Planning my degree - Need some advice

    Hey guys. On semester break here at the moment and I've been trying to plan out some of my undergraduate course as a way to cure my boredom. Basically I'm stuck on deciding on certain math units I should complete. A bit of back story first. I'm only a first year undergrad at the moment, just...
  16. Leonarte

    Programs From CS: a MSc, or another degree?

    Hey guys, So, I have been reading the forum for quite a time now. I am confused on what to do next in my academic life, and came here to ask your assistance. I'm from Brazil, so we have to consider that the University system here is a bit different. By the end of this year I'll graduate from...
  17. S

    Programs Struggling to decide on MSc following chemistry degree

    I was hoping for a bit of advice about the options I'm considering, or if anyone knows of a good place I can ask the same question, that would also be appreciated. I'm considering a few different masters degrees but there isn't really one that I think I'd enjoy significantly more than the...
  18. D

    Programs Online Physics Degree for US Navy Personnel on the Move

    I am in the US Navy and i am always on the move. i have been stationed overseas for 6 years and will now be moving to Italy for as my next duty station. i have always wanted to get a degree in physics but it is very difficult to do so under these nomadic pretenses. Are there any universities...
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    Admissions Is a delay in getting BSc important for admission to MSc?

    I'm currently doing my Bachelor of Physics in Italy, my projects for the future are to apply for a MSc in Physics in some good European universities in Germany or in the UK. (Just to say, I was thinking about München or London). Unfortunately I'm not sure I will be able to end my studies in the...
  20. Vitani11

    Programs To do a math or physics degree?

    I'm currently about to be in my third year of university courses. I'm having trouble deciding on majoring in mathematics or physics and it's almost too late to choose. I can not double major at this point. I'm currently taking a condensed six week senior level complex analysis course and I just...
  21. gfd43tg

    B Why is Rankine Measured in Degrees?

    I know kelvin has no degrees because it is an absolute scale, but I've never seen rankine not be associated with a degree, yet it is also an absolute scale. Anyone know why this is?
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    Programs Advice Request for a Fresh Physics Student

    Hi everyone, So to provide some background, I'm a 20 year old student in a community college who is about to transfer to a 4 year school in the coming winter. My interest in physics is fairly recent, as I was planning on becoming an astronomer when I entered college, but took an algebra based...
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    A Measuring the degree of convergence of a stochastic process

    Consider a sample consisting of {y1,y2,...,yk} realisations of a random variable Y, and let S(k) denote the variance of the sample as a function of its size; that is S(k)=1/k( ∑ki=1(yi−y¯)2) for y¯=1/k( ∑ki=1 yi) I do not know the distribution of Y, but I do know that S(k) tends to zero as k...
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    Other What's the best thing you can do with a CompSci degree?

    So I don't really know what kind of career path to pursue with a computer science degree. I'm going to be starting my second year in autumn. What's the best kind of work you can do in terms of interestingness/wage/impact on the world/whatever other kind of metric? I know's it very difficult to...
  25. Suman Saha

    Astrophysics Asytrophysics books for Master's degree

    I'm a master student in physics. I need suggestions for good astrophysics books with complete theoretical treatment.
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    Physics Physics or Applied Mathematics Undergraduate Degree

    My son is a college freshman at an Ivy League college. He is currently taking classes in Applied Math and Physics but will have to choose a major by the end of sophomore year. He is interested in going to graduate school but is not entirely certain where he would like to work. He is not...
  27. L

    2nd degree equation difficulty

    Homework Statement [/B] Solve without external aids. You may use memorized 2nd degree equation formula. 9(x-2)= 3x(x-2) Homework Equations 3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B] Use memorized 2nd degree equation formula 9x-18= 3x^2 -6x ]]] + 18 9x= 3x^2 -6x +18 ]]] -9x 0 = 3x2-15x + 18...
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    Monic polynomial of the lowest possible degree

    Homework Statement A monic polynomial is a polynomial which has leading coefficient 1. Find the real, monic polynomial of the lowest possible degree which has zeros −1−2i,−2i and i. Use z as your variable.The Attempt at a Solution [/B] Would I just expand the zeros giving me...
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    Physics Can a Young Person With No Degree Change Theoretical Physics? What to Do?

    Why if a young person like 21 years old with no degrer made a new discovery in theoretical physics like an equation or a theory will not be accepted by people and no one will believe him ? What he should do before to let people accept his discovery ? Can it be accepted if that person was not...
  30. S

    Programs Should I get another degree in engineering?

    Hello! I graduated with a physics degree last summer and I have yet to find a job. Originally I was aiming for a graduate degree in astrophysics so I spent most of my time doing "theoretical research" instead of internships and what not.. I didn't get any acceptances and now I'm struggling to...
  31. L

    Solving first and second degree equations

    Homework Statement solve the equations below1.) 2x -1 = (1/2) *x +3 and 2) 1/x - 4/ x2= 0 Homework Equations 3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]2x -1 = 0,5x +3 2x= 0,5x +4 1,5x = 4 x= 4/ 1,5 x= 8/3 my math teacher told me that the x= 8/6 would have been correct solution to this...
  32. R

    Programs At which degree a person start making discoveries in physics

    if I have finished high school can I make a new theoretical discovery in physics with the knowledge of high school ? If yes what kind of discovery it will be ? And if i have finished undergrad in physics can I make a new theoretical discovery ? And the same question what kind of discovery it...
  33. Bumpeh

    Schools Getting into Physics Grad School with a Math Degree

    I've seen a few threads discussing a topic similar to this, and I've been making some serious considerations and thinking about things. I'm currently debating switching over from a Physics major to a Math major and minoring in Physics. There are a few various reasons to do this, one being it...
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    Algebraic equation -- six degree polynomial

    Homework Statement Solve the equation for r,r>0,r<R. \frac{-2\pi R^3}{3}-\frac{8\pi r^2\sqrt{R^2-r^2}}{3}+2r^2R+\frac{2\pi}{3}R^2\sqrt{R^2-r^2}=\frac{2\pi R^3}{3} 2. The attempt at a solution After factoring, -2R(2\pi R^2-3r^2)=2\pi\sqrt{R^2-r^2}(4r^2-R^2). After squaring, 64\pi^2...
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    Programs Which Online School Offers the Best Electrical Engineering Degree Program?

    Hello all. I am about to pursue a degree in electric engineering. Was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on ITT and any other suggestions of schools that I can take online.
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    I Superficial degree of divergence for scalar theories

    I have a few questions regarding the derivation of the degree of divergence for feynman diagrams. The result is $$D = [g_E] - \sum_{n=3}^{\infty} V_n [g_n]$$ (following notation in Srednicki, ##P118##) I am trying to understand what ##[g_E]## is here? Since in this set up we are summing over...
  37. J

    Programs Prospects of physics "expert" w/o degree

    I apologize for the bad title. I did not know what to put. Also, English isn't my best language as well. If clarification is needed, I will provide it. So, anyways. I was wondering how much prospects I would have for finding any physics related job if I didn't have a degree. I am saying this...
  38. navierstokes

    Programs Merging MechE & Electronics for a master's degree?

    As a undergrad in Mechanical Engineering, I have a great interest in electronics. I have circuits and Arduino for a hobby, and I'm learning microcontroller programming by myself. When I got into college, I was torn between electrical and mechanical engineering, but ended up choosing the later...
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    Global Warming - why half a degree matters

    1.5 C vs 2 C global warming: New study shows why half a degree matters Global warming is scary. It makes me wonder why people don't take it too seriously. Though I have read somewhere that the energy consumption of the US actually went down by a bit last year so maybe people are taking baby...
  40. KevinFr

    B Finding intervals of a 3 degree function?

    The question says find apex, low point and the monotonic properties of the functions. a) b) c)... To find intervals, I use the abc-formula. Example: f(x) = 3x^3 - 3x d/dx * f(x) = 3 * 3x^2 - 3, here a=3*3, b= -3 and c=0 (because there is none) x1 = ( -b + sqrt(b^2 + 4*ac) ) / 2a x2 = ( -b -...
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    Programs Master`s degree before PhD in Physics

    Hello folks, I know that Master`s degree is not a requirement for a PhD degree. Despite that, I am finishing my Bachelor`s of science in physics at June 2017 and I want to go to a PhD program. I am afraid that I cannot do it right away because I don`t have much time to study for GREs (difficult...
  42. C

    Programs Can I go into electronic engineering with an ECE degree?

    I just got accepted to an electrical and computer engineering course (ECE) and I was wondering if its possible with this degree to get a job in electronic engineering. It seems that the syllabus covers more of electrical engineering than computer, but I'd like to get a job designing hardware...
  43. prashant singh

    I Why degree measure of angles are further divided in min,sec

    Whats the relation between degree and time, is there any historical answer.
  44. S

    Programs What is the best master's degree?

    Hi, I have my bachelor degree in engineering physics, laser and optics concentration. I want to enroll for master degree, and I want to have a job in business companies, not research lab or university. So what are the best choices for master (is it okay for universities to accept a student with...
  45. Alpharup

    I Root of nth Degree Polynomial f(x) in Spivak Calculus Ch. 7

    In chapter 7 of Spivak calculus, it is proved that if n is odd, then the 'n'th degree polynomial equation f(x) has a root. I do understand what goes into the proof and can follow steps easily. But, my question is 1.How did they think of a proof like that? 2.By trial and error, did they find...
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    Other Can I do anything with just a management degree?

    I decided not to long ago that math and I do not mix, however I still want to do something in aerospace or the airline industry or something, I want to be around a service I know something about, even if it's not in the capacity I wanted. So any ideas? I'm looking for interesting opportunities...
  47. A

    Engineering What can i do with an Engineering Physics degree?

    I'll be attending the Southeast Missouri State University this fall and i am planning on majoring Engineering Physics: Computer Applications.The course plan includes the following courses: Introduction to Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming,C and Unix Environment,Computer...
  48. Destroxia

    Programs Math past Associate's degree courses?

    So I've finished all the basic math courses you usually hear about in college (E.g. Single & Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Diff. Eq.). My majors are in Mathematics, and Physics. I'm doing undergraduate research with a professor at my school in Quantum Field Theory. Since I have finished...
  49. Nader AbdlGhani

    The unit of measurement of degree of dissociation ( α ) ?

    What's the unit used to measure α ? if α=(Kd/C)0.5 where Kd is the dissociation constant and C is the total concentration of electrolyte .
  50. Albert1

    MHB Find the Value of $f(102)$ for $f(x)$ of Degree 100

    $f(x)$ is a real polynominal function with degree 100,and $f(k)=\dfrac {1}{k} , \,\,(k=1,2,3,4,5,------,101),$ please find $f(102)=?$
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