Completing a Physics Degree: 3-4 Years & Beyond

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The discussion centers on the duration and requirements for physics degrees across different countries. In the US, a bachelor's degree in physics typically takes four years, with some students taking longer. Graduate programs vary in length, with master's degrees generally requiring about two years and PhD programs taking between five to eight years. In contrast, a three-year bachelor's degree with honors from Malaysia is generally accepted for master's programs in the UK, with most universities requiring only a three-year degree, except for prestigious institutions like Imperial and Cambridge, which prefer a four-year degree. Additionally, there is mention of potential sponsorship opportunities for PhD programs, though specifics vary by country.
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actually i need to know about more pertaining physics course .is it just taking 3 years to graduate in degree ? suppose to 4 years right?!and how about the time taken MASTER courses?then phd...all this i have not much understanding .hope u guys can tell me ..

and somemore,i can have sponsor when i doing phd program is this true?!
 
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Every country has a different education system, so it's not possible to answer your question definitively.

Here in the US, you first have to earn a bachelor's degree in physics, which takes 4 years (and often 5 years - or more).

Then you apply to graduate programs. The time it takes to complete graduate school varies widely, but generally it's about 2 years if you stop at a master's, or 5 to 8 years (please someone correct me if that's wrong) to get a Phd.
 
omg,my bachelor (Hons) degree take oni 3 years??! i am come from malaysia,would it be accepted to foreign country like UK??cuz i planing to take master program in oversea .
 
3 year degree with an Honours thesis is good enough to get into UK universities.

Only Imperial and Cambridge want a 4 year degree (I think)

All the other UK universities only need 3 year
 
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