Get master's degree by just taking comp?

[Geremia]

Do institutions which do not require master's theses allow scoring high enough on a comp exam to earn a master's degree without either being admitted in their master's program or having taken any classes with them? Thanks

 

[eri]

No, I don't know any schools that do that. Most schools that require a comprehensive exam to get a masters make you take it after the coursework, so it's still possible to pass all of your classes and not get a masters if you don't pass the exam (I've seen it happen).

 

[diligence]

I think a more appropriate place to find your answer is the website of the particular school.

 

[Vanadium 50]

No school does that. Well, not and maintain their accreditation.

 

[Mépris]

For students who have enough advanced standing (AP, IB, etc) to graduate about two semesters earlier, it is possible, in certain subjects at certain universities/colleges, to graduate in 4 years with BS+MS degrees. Harvard have a similar program for Mathematics and for Physics, awarding the AB and AM degrees.

 

[Geremia]

No school does that. Well, not and maintain their accreditation.

No, I don't know any schools that do that. Most schools that require a comprehensive exam to get a masters make you take it after the coursework, so it's still possible to pass all of your classes and not get a masters if you don't pass the exam (I've seen it happen).

Probably most physics programs don't, but what about other majors? Thanks

 

[Vanadium 50]

I don't know about other majors, but I seriously doubt it. A degree is a program of study, not a test.