What is Master's degree: Definition and 75 Discussions

A master's degree (from Latin magister) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. A master's degree normally requires previous study at the bachelor's level, either as a separate degree or as part of an integrated course. Within the area studied, master's graduates are expected to possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently.

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    Physics What is the annual salary for a Physicist with a degree or Master's degree?

    Hi, I will be starting college (grade 11 and 12 in the UK) in September 2012. I am very interested in Physics and Maths. I have always showed brilliance in those two subjects even in my early childhood. So I am planning to go for a Physics Master's Degree. I have a lot of family to support and I...
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    Programs Physics PhD in USA with a Master's Degree?

    Normally students in America start a PhD degree after their undergrad, since there the so-called "Master level education" is glued together to the "Doctorate" (correct me if I'm wrong!). So what is the usual track for students from Europe who have done their Master degrees in Europe but would...
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    Programs Get master's degree by just taking comp?

    Do institutions which do not require master's theses allow scoring high enough on a comp exam to earn a master's degree without either being admitted in their master's program or having taken any classes with them? Thanks
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    Programs Is a master's degree in system's engineering worth it?

    It doesn't seem to be very technical. Seems more like a management/MBA degree. Is it worth it?
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    Programs Getting two different master's degree?

    So here is my situation: I'm planning to finish my final bachelor/honour's year next year (2012) and I plan to apply for grad school (electrical engineering)in US (looking at UT Austin at the moment). The final exams/presentations should finish at mid november, results should come out early...
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    Engineering How will having a master's degree in engineering change your career path ?

    So I was wondering that what difference can having a master's degree in engineering (let's take my own field, mechanical engineering) will make than if I worked straight away with a bachelor's degree? What sort of positions within organizations do MEs with MS hold and what job usually the end up...
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    Is the bachelor's important when one has a master's degree?

    Do the employers care about the bachelor? For example if two persons, one with applied mathematics bachelor's and other with physics bachelor's, both have the same master's, can they get the same jobs? I'm asking this because people with bachelor's in applied mathematics usually get hired for...
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    Programs Which way to go with Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

    Hi I am Bulgarian/British citizen. I graduated in Bulgaria 2001- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Power Engineering. I worked in the field in Bulgaria for a year and I decided to leave for the UK seeking better professional progression. I've got a certificate from...
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    Programs Physics: master's degree in Europe

    Hi! I would want to study Matter Condensed Physics, for the master's degree, in a public university of a european state but, for the moment, i don't know where. Is there someone who would be able to recommend the best insitutions (maybe with annexed a good research-centre) to study this...
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    Schools Where do I find a list of univ/colleges that offers Master's degree in Physics?

    Thank you very much for you help in advance =)
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    Programs Master's Degree in physics after Bachelor in MIS

    Hello all, This is my first thread in this forum, and I would like to ask some questions about Master's degree in physics. My Bachelor degree was in Management Information System (Which I didn't achieve in USA), and I would like to apply for Master's degree in Physics in USA. All I need to...
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    Programs Scholarships for Master's Degrees Abroad in Math: How to Find and Apply

    Hello I'm soon starting my third (and last) year to my bachelor's degree in math (primary, and a bit physics too) in a non-English-speaking country, and I'm thinking of doing a master's degree abroad (by abroad I mean USA, UK, or anyplace where they speak English) So I've been wondering how...
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    Schools University for Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics (GB)

    Dear all, I'm a German physicist in his second year and I'm going to finish my bachelor thesis in summer 2011. To make international experiences I tend to do my Master's degree abroad and I think Great Britain would be a good choice. After some discussions with friend who are studying in...
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    Master's in EE: Is it Necessary for Electronics/Hardware?

    I'm currently an undergrad in EE and was just wondering if it was needed to get a Master's degree to find a good job. I want to specialize in electronics and computer hardware. I don't want to be a programmer but rather would work alongside them in design and such. I haven't even really...
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    Physics (Realistic) options and versatility with a B.Sc. or Master's degree in Physics

    Alright, perhaps this question has been answered here already, though by browsing through the forums I haven't yet been able to come to a final conclusion, so I thought I might as well try to explain my situation a bit more thoroughly. I'm a pretty successful, 24-year-old law graduate from...
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    Programs Question regarding Master's Degree in Math

    So, I'm currently attending the University of Kansas as a Graduate Students in the combined M.A./Ph.D program. Essentially, we have the option of stopping once we get a Master's Degree if we choose, which is what I'm currently leaning towards at the moment. My question also falls under the...
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    Seeking Job Advice for Math Teacher w/ Master's Degree

    i don't know if i should post this here , Does anyone know if it is hard to get a job as a math teacher with just a master's in math to be able to teach at a college.
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    Programs Question about Master's Degree

    I am a electrical engineering major, about to enter my junior year. I really want to go after a master's degree with a focus on Solid State. But I have been getting interested in Condensed Matter. My question is would a Master's degree in Physics really be worth anything? I want to work in...
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    Programs Advice please, I don't know what Master's degree my BSc qualifies me for

    Hi, I've been lurking around the forums unregistered for a while now and it's been very helpful, I just recently registered for specific advice. I'm a first year student at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt. I'm taking a computer and communication engineering BSc, and...
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    Considering Quitting a Master's Degree

    Hello I am a first semester Master's student in Canada, and I'm giving serious consideration to quitting. My main reason for considering this is that I simply do not enjoy what I am doing enough to put in the work necessary to be successful. My question is whether anyone knows of any...
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    Programs Master's Degree Decision: Advice for University Senior

    Hello all, I'm a university senior about to graduate with an Honours degree in Physics with a minor in Math. I know lot's of people write on here asking for advice, so I will give it a shot and hope for an enthusiastic response... I've applied to do a Master's degree in Physics and I...
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    Programs Master's degree in engineering: is it worth it?

    will a master's degree in any engineering field really give you a significant advantasge in the job market? does it vary for different disciplines of engineering? thanks
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    What Master's Degree Should I Pursue for Fiber Systems and SDH Equipment?

    Hi every one, I'm going to have a master, but I can not decide what to do. I'm interestind something about the fiber systems, or something related to fibers. Has anybody any idea what to have for theses. Many thanks,
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    Programs Master's Degree or Triple Major?

    I am currently a Chemical engineering student who is interested in pharmaceutical research. I planned on double majoring in biochemistry to help supplement my knowledge and after falling in love with math this year I begun to consider a triple major in math. However a triple major takes...
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    Programs Master's Degree before they get a PhD?

    Do people always get a Master's Degree before they get a PhD? I have noticed that some people will list in their credentials 1) the university where they got their undergraduate degree, and then 2) the university where they got their PhD, but there is nothing listed for the M.A. or M.S. I always...
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