My plan is to stay in academia, my plan is the same regardless of the field of the phd program I got in. If that failed I'll do whatever that keeps me alive.
Mathematical physics has always been my backup plan. In fact, I have an interview next week for a scholarship and admission to a phd in mathematical physics. I do wonder though, people often say that a lot of applied math research involve pure math as well, how much of that is true?
By people...
Ungraded masters degree is not uncommon outside of the US. It is called masters degree by research/research master degree. On the other hand, graded masters degree is called masters degree by coursework/taught masters degree. Masters degree by research is like a mini phd, you get paid by...
My masters degree was by research. This means that there was no coursework and there were no grades. I took on a research project from the start and got stipends while doing it. I was under the impression that research abilities should matter the most in grad schools. After all, the goal is to...
Not from the US. I have a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Engineering Science.
Mid-way through my undergraduate study, I realized that I am more interested in pure math than physics and wanted to apply for a PhD in pure math after my graduation. I had done research and written a...
Not from the US. I have a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Engineering Science.
Mid-way through my undergraduate study, I realized that I am more interested in pure math than physics and wanted to apply for a PhD in pure math after my graduation. I had done research and written a...