Getting admission in Phd with a 3 year Bachelor Degrre?

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Admission to PhD programs with a three-year Bachelor’s degree is challenging but not impossible. The discussion highlights that a completed three-year undergraduate degree may be viewed as insufficient for graduate school admission. However, the individual’s prior enrollment in a Master’s program indicates potential for acceptance into a PhD program, especially if they successfully completed coursework. It is recommended that the individual consider completing their MSc in Physics to strengthen their application.

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  • Knowledge of MSc and PhD program structures
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  • Research specific PhD programs in Physics that accept students with non-traditional backgrounds
  • Explore options for completing the MSc in Physics
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Individuals seeking to transition back into academia, particularly those with incomplete degrees or non-traditional educational paths, as well as academic advisors and admissions counselors in the field of Physics.

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Hi,

I am 27 years old. I have completed my B.Sc(Maths, Physics, Computer Science) in 2007. Immediately after that I have got job as a Software Engineer and worked for 2 years(2007-2009). But due to my interest in pursuing Masters in Physics. I have joined in M.Sc(Physics) in 2009 and in final semester of second year(2011), due to some social & my personal problems I was unable to attend the exams and left. so it became incomplete. And after that due to financial problems, I have joined in job again as Software Engineer and started working till now.

I would like to pursue my career back in Physics. I want do PhD. Is there any chance I can get admission in PhD programs anywhere? Please let me know!

Thank you Very Much!
 
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I suppose a lot can depend on what you mean by a "three year bachelor's degree." In my experience a three year undergraduate degree is not sufficient for admission to graduate school. But if you mean you happened to do a four year degree in three years then it probably isn't an issue. You did manage to get into a master's program, so a PhD somewhere doesn't seem completely unrealistic - particularly if you were successful in the courses that you completed.

On the surface it would seem that your best option might be to return and complete the MSc.
 

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