Without the prefix: What do you want to do?

[Dj Sneaky Whiskers]

At most of the major universities, I would be very surprised if there wasn't a supervisor in at least one of these areas willing to supervise a Phd in the area with applications to quantum computing.

Aye, one of the stated research activities where I am is Quantum Information and Quantum Computation, both in the Mathematics department, and in the Theoretical Physics research Group. It's all part of whatever topics are seen as most 'popular' and potential moneyspinners. In the mid 90's it was all Biochemistry, now you'd be hard pressed to find a University that wasn't pouring resources into and creating PhD placements in the fields of Genetics (particularly the prospect of stem cell research), Quantum Computation, and Nanotechnology (the university I'm at is currently in the process of building a centre for research into Nanotechnology).

Of course, this happens much to the displeasure of other research groups who can only watch as their funding fluctuates with the changes in whatever's the latest topic to get the research councils and Parliamentary Ministers excited


Although most, if not all decent universities here seem to state entry requirements for a research degree to be a 2:1 (US equivalent a GPA of about 3.0), I'd agree that to get a place in a field so 'popular' you'd probably need a good First and some pretty damn happy references.

 

[GENIERE]

This is very disappointing thread. It seems acquiring a PhD is thought to be the goal for many rather than the means to achieve a goal. By the end of the junior year in HS, one should have a good concept of what his career path would be, certainly by the time when it is necessary to select a major.

Regards

 

[Dj Sneaky Whiskers]

Hey! I said I wanted to be a latter day Fonz, and even went on to say that PhD's were useless in comparison to Fonzness!

 

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Originally posted by GENIERE
This is very disappointing thread. It seems acquiring a PhD is thought to be the goal for many rather than the means to achieve a goal. By the end of the junior year in HS, one should have a good concept of what his career path would be, certainly by the time when it is necessary to select a major.

Regards

A Phd is a good goal to have.
To say that in 10 years time you want a Phd is a reasonable goal to get through the education system. It says nothing about any subsequent desire to be e.g. a lecturer or professor.

I fail to see where your dissapointment comes from.