Can ME PhD Admissions Transfer Applications to Master's Programs?

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In mechanical engineering graduate school applications, it is uncommon for admissions committees to automatically consider applicants for a master's program if they are not accepted into a PhD program. Typically, in physics and related fields, a master's degree is awarded to students who exit a PhD program rather than being a standalone option. Therefore, applicants should not rely on the possibility of transitioning from a PhD rejection to a master's acceptance, as most programs do not operate this way.
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I'm applying to graduate school in ME, and I am just curious, if I am not accepted to a PhD program right away, will any (most, all, none?) admissions councils pass on my application to the masters program, after which I may work towards becoming a PhD candidate?
 
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I don't know about ME.

Since this is Physics Forums, in physics very few PhD programs have a terminal masters. A MS degree is usually granted to people who leave the program, either to change institutes or because for whatever reason they couldn't complete the PhD program.
 

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