Does an Extra ½ Year in Completing a Degree Affect Your Academic Future?

[Niles]

Hi

I guess it is somewhat standard to complete a M.Sc. in 2 years. But let's hypothetically say that a students spends 2½ years instead completing the degree, but still obtains a high average. Will the fact that an extra ½ year was spent be seen as something negative in academia when applying for e.g. a PhD? What are your experiences with this?


Niles.

 

[G01]

I don't think so. If you have an MSc with a high average, some research experience, and do well on the PhysicsGRE. You should have no problem finding a grad school. I don't think the extra time will affect anything.