Can I Pursue a Physics PhD After Distance Learning in India?

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Completing a graduation and Master's degree through distance education in India may impact eligibility for pursuing a Ph.D. Generally, traditional brick-and-mortar (B&M) institutions are preferred for Master's degrees, as they are viewed more favorably in Ph.D. applications. In the U.S., Master's and Ph.D. programs are often integrated, and many students do not earn a separate Master's degree. If a distance Master's is pursued, it may not be recognized in the same way, and students might have to start anew in a Ph.D. program, taking introductory courses and qualifying exams regardless of prior education.
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can I make myself eligible for pursuing Ph.D if I compltee graduation and Masters from some distance course...
Currently I am in India
 
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thermodynamics said:
can I make myself eligible for pursuing Ph.D if I compltee graduation and Masters from some distance course...
Currently I am in India

I'm not sure how getting a master through distance education would look on potential Ph.D. applications. Generally, if it can be avoided, and you can do a M.S. at a B&M institution with a good reputation, I would advise doing that.
 
Student100 said:
I'm not sure how getting a master through distance education would look on potential Ph.D. applications. Generally, if it can be avoided, and you can do a M.S. at a B&M institution with a good reputation, I would advise doing that.

thank you :)
 
thermodynamics said:
can I make myself eligible for pursuing Ph.D if I compltee graduation and Masters from some distance course...
Currently I am in India

Usually in the U.S. the Masters and PhD are not split and most don't even get a Masters (unless they decide they are not going to continue on, some manage to nab a Masters and then leave). It's basically one program. The online Masters (and I'm not sure there is such a thing for physics) won't count for anything, you'll start fresh at the PhD program and still have to take all the intro course and take the qualification exams after the first year or two.
 

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