Schools Is an Online Physics PhD Program Feasible for Full-Time Students?

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Online PhD programs in Physics are generally viewed with skepticism due to the nature of doctoral studies, which typically require extensive collaboration with supervisors and immersion in a scientific environment. Most universities do not offer part-time PhD options, as being a doctoral student is usually a full-time commitment. Exceptions exist for industrial PhD students in technology fields and certain medical disciplines, where candidates may balance their studies with employment. However, even in these cases, part-time PhD programs can extend the duration of study to around ten years.
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Are there any universities that offers a online PhD degree program in Physics?

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If there were you should be very sceptical of that. A PhD requires years of working with a supervisor and also exposing yourself to a scientific environment. It is not something you would do from home.
 
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That's a good point! I have a masters degree in Medical Physics but my real interest lies in theoretical physics. I was hoping to be able to do online or part-time doctorate degree and keep my current FT job. The closest university to me doesn't accept part-time students.
 
It should not. Being a doctoral student is typically a full time job. The only exceptions I know of are industrial PhD students in technology subjects who are doing their studies as part of their employment at some company in collaboration with the university and students in different medical subjects, such as medical physics, who are working part time with clinical duties and part time with their PhD. Also keep in mind that even in those cases, a part time PhD can take on the order of 10 years to complete.
 

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