What Does a PhD Mean for Physics Students?

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What does a PhD degree mean to a physics student?

Thanks in advance!
 

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Hi 9une - I'm not sure I understand your question. Could you clarify, please?
 
Why do you want to earn a PhD degree in physics?
 
9une said:
Why do you want to earn a PhD degree in physics?

Well, I don't :smile:! But I assume you mean people in general, not me specifically.

We have a lot of discussion about that here, actually. In fact this thread is active now, and it touches on this topic:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=476023
 
Thank you! I will see it.
 

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