Question about 5 year M.S. in physics

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The discussion centers on the viability of pursuing a 5-year Master's program in Physics at the University of Colorado as a pathway to a Ph.D. at institutions like MIT. The consensus is that the typical academic trajectory involves directly transitioning from a Bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. program, making the Master's degree unnecessary for this specific goal. Participants emphasize that opting for a Bachelor's degree followed by a Ph.D. would be more efficient and aligned with standard practices in the field.

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Hi I found this forum about a week ago and really enjoy it.

but anyway I would like to go to the University of Colorado and they offer a 5 year master program (in physics), if I wanted to get my PhD from say m.i.t. or the like, is the 5 year plan a viable option or would i be better of just getting my bachelors from c.u. and then completing the rest at the other school?


appreciate the help

Stevo
 
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The usual path is to go for a Ph.D. right after the BS. No real need to get an MS in your case.
 

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