The discussion centers around identifying and evaluating master's programs in theoretical physics across the UK, US, and Europe. Participants share their knowledge of specific programs and express curiosity about the differences in educational pathways, particularly between the US and UK systems.
Participants express differing views on the availability and desirability of terminal master's programs in the US compared to the UK, indicating that there is no consensus on the best programs or the implications of pursuing a terminal master's degree.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specific criteria for evaluating master's programs and the varying definitions of what constitutes a terminal master's degree. Additionally, the discussion reflects a lack of comprehensive knowledge about all available programs.
physicsfella said:I wanted to know about some great masters programs in physics(theoretical) in UK,US ,Europe. I know about Cambridge Part 3 , Oxford Msc Theoretical physics, Perimeter but not all details.Also some good programs in US,UK would be helpful.
Student100 said:Not going to find many in the US, hardly anyone applies for a terminal masters degree.
Whats the best, anyway? Do you have some magical meter stick in which to quantitatively measure the programs? The best program is the one were you get accepted, and has interesting work to do!
max1995 said:What is a terminal master degree? I assume it's not a good thing haha, just curious and don't know much about the US system.
It's just here, to do a phd in applied maths or theoretical physics at cambridge its is very nearly a 100% prerequisite to have done their master course and the same goes for imperial college london too (while both say they do consider students without a postgraduate master for theoretical physics phds they also say that in practice only 1 person every few years gets an offer from them that haven't done a postgrad master)