The discussion revolves around the possibility of taking multiple physics courses, such as quantum mechanics, while enrolled in a master's program in astrophysics. The scope includes considerations of academic structure and credit transferability across different educational systems.
There is a general agreement among some participants that taking multiple courses is possible in the US, but uncertainty remains regarding the policies in other countries, indicating multiple competing views.
Participants note the potential variability in course structure and credit transferability depending on the country and level of education, but do not resolve these uncertainties.
Students considering a master's program in astrophysics or related fields, particularly those interested in course flexibility and credit transfer policies.
Gurasees said:If I opt for a programme eg astrophysics in a uni for masters can I also take classes and have credit for some other course eg quantum mechanics during the same ?
This is definitely true in the US. It may or may not be true in other countries. In some countries, undergraduate degrees are very rigidly structured, with little or no flexibility. I don't know whether this is also true for graduate degrees.Dishsoap said:Yes, of course.
Thank youjtbell said:This is definitely true in the US. It may or may not be true in other countries. In some countries, undergraduate degrees are very rigidly structured, with little or no flexibility. I don't know whether this is also true for graduate degrees.