What is Degree: Definition and 1000 Discussions

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, usually including bachelor's, master's and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries there are lower level higher education qualifications that are also titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees and foundation degrees).

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  1. R

    Learning ODEs: Self-Teaching for a Graduate Degree

    Hi everyone, I have searched all over the site to see if I am repeating a question, but I don't believe that I am. So I am currently in the life sciences, but I am switching to physical sciences to do a graduate degree in one year. The program, obviously, recommends that I have decent...
  2. H

    Math degree or mechanical eng?

    I enjoy both mechanics and pure mathematics equally! I'd just like to hear everyone's thoughts on a 4yr Meng degree programme and a 4 yr MMath degree programme. One being a masters in mechanical engineering and another in well... Mathematics.
  3. QuantumCurt

    Schools How important are different schools for undergrad and graduate degree?

    Hey everyone, I'm currently attending a community college, and heading into my last year here. I'm starting to fill out my transfer applications, and I was wondering how important it really is to attend different universities for your undergraduate and graduate degrees. I've always heard that...
  4. H

    Programs Combining Physics and Economics: A Worthwhile Pursuit?

    Is this uncalled for? Especially if I am 21-22 entering these studies? What do you think about this? How long would this take? Thanks.
  5. B

    Programs What degree should I get for working in quantum technology?

    I'm a second year physics major and I want to work in quantum engineering. I think it's the future of technology. What degree should I do? I'm pretty much torn between physics and engineering physics. Obviously there's a trade off: engineering physics focuses more on applying concepts to the...
  6. E

    Programs Electronic engineering degree final year project ideas

    Hi, I am looking to start preparing for my final year project in my Industrial Electronic and control engineering degree and I'm trying to figure out a good strong, realistic scope for my project. I'm a part time student already working within the automotive industry. I have one idea to...
  7. J

    Programs Double degree in physics/visual arts unwise?

    I'm honestly surprised they're offering it in the first place, but there you go. First thing is I'm equally passionate about both art and physics, because they're an approach into understanding how the world works. i.e. knowledge makes me ridiculously happy. I've been engaging and reading...
  8. E

    A question about polynomials of degree 2

    Hey! In my calculus book they claim that a second degree polynomial always can be rewritten as x^2 - a^2 or as x^2 + a^2, if you use an appropriate change of variable. I was thinking about how this works. Let's say we have a second degree polynomial (on the general form?) ax^2 +bx + c = 0...
  9. B

    Programs Am I naive to be working on a STEM degree at 20?

    I will be turning 21 soon and still have two semesters of prerequisites left until I can enter into a post-secondary program... Is this naive in anyway?
  10. L

    Programs Medical Radition Science, Radition Therapy Degree

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  11. N

    Can I Get a Good Masters Degree After 3rd Class Honours Degree?

    Hello i finished with a 3rd class honours degree in physics from one of the universities of london..I don't want to excuse myself..but since the start of the second term i had some health and mental problems which affected a lot my performance during the term and the examination period...I took...
  12. A

    Programs Double Degree: Is It Worth the 6 Year Commitment?

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  13. TheSodesa

    Form some third degree equation that has the roots -3, -1 and 2.

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  14. G

    Programs Want to pursue degree in physics

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  15. K

    Engineering Structural engineer - vehicle structures after civil degree?

    Hi, I'm an engineering student in Civil/Structural engineering and am interested in structures. As well as fixed structures I am also interested in mobile structures like ships. Can I get a job designing vehicle structures after graduating from a degree focused on civil structures? Would the...
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    Programs What kind of degree (maths or physics) is more suitable if one's objec

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    Programs Online Degree Programs: Pursuing a BS in Mathematics

    Hello to all on the forum. I was wondering about online undergraduate degrees. I turned 25 in May and am pursing a BS in Mathematics at my local university. However, I find myself failing a lot. It's not because of the material but my lack of availability to attend classes and submit assignments...
  18. E

    Analyzing a Beam with One Degree Freedom in ANSYS APDL

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  19. Hardik Batra

    Why does CO molecule have 7 degrees of freedom?

    In my book showed that degree of freedom of CO(carbon monoxide) molecule is 7... I think... 3 degree of freedom for translation motion and 2 degree of freedom for rotational motion. then total degree of freedom is 3 + 2 = 5. But how it is 7 ?
  20. Dr.Mobius

    Schools Does Having an Associate's Degree Help to Get into a University?

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  21. C

    How to excel at a Master's Degree

    Hi Guys, Please give me some advice! Kindly bear with me while I explain my situation. I'm incapable of explaining things briefly :( I'm 24 year old with a dual bachelor's degree (Physics + Mechanical Engineering Design). I graduated in Aug 2012 and immediately started working as a Design...
  22. N

    If I liked E&M, what should I look for in a Grad Degree?

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  23. U

    PhD MUST be on same area as masters degree?

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  24. W

    The 15 Million Degree Pinhead: The Sun's Core Materialized on Earth

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  25. sheldonrocks97

    Programs Is a Dual Degree in EE and Math a Good Idea?

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  26. R

    Programs What Math Courses are Needed for an Aerospace Engineering Degree?

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  27. H

    Schools Is a Degree in Engineering Physics Viable for Graduate School?

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    Programs Want to pursue a Physics Degree Please advise

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  29. T

    Programs Aerospace Engineering degree with double major?

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  30. J

    Programs Does this look like a fine degree?

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  31. P

    Correlation between degree of two vertices in a n-vertices graph

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    Engineering What's the point of a Computer Engineering degree?

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  33. V

    Engineering degree for the uncoordinated?

    Hi Smart People, My son wants to be an engineer, but is highly uncoordinated. Is there an engineering degree that does not involve a high level of coordination? He is very smart and good at Math. Thanks.
  34. R

    Programs Questions about Engineering Physics Degree

    With an engineering physics degree, which concentration would bring more job opportunities? Mechanical or electrical engineering? In terms of electrical engineering, I know an EP degree is good for going into nanoelectronics/photonics. Any other areas? Anything in power engineering...
  35. S

    Engineering Am I old to start a Masters degree in Engineering?

    I have recently finished BEng degree in Electronics Engineering, I am 25 years old now. I am thinking of applying for a MS in Electrical Engineering starting in 2016, by the time I graduate I will be 29! Is it very old, are there any chances to get employment in a related field or do...
  36. T

    Programs Transition to EE master from physics degree

    Hello, Since I have no time to take ee classes, I plan to self study it. What are the suitable books I can refer to. Thank you
  37. L

    How essential is programming for BS degree holder?

    Hey guys, I am graduating in about a month or so. I have applied to only a few graduate schools due to financial problems, but i was just rejected from my first school earlier this week. I am starting to worry that i won't get into graduate school this year.. I have some subsidized loans out...
  38. T

    Programs Master in Electrical Engineering from Physics degree

    Dear all, I am this dilemma. I found out that I am not suitable to be a physicist. I want to be an electrical engineer but it is too late to change to ee now. My plan is to finish my degree in Physics and Applied Math, then apply ee for master. I want to know how can I do it, in order to...
  39. F

    Programs Tips in Double degree in B.S. Computer Science and Physics

    The thing is I love computers, and I think a degree in Computer science can amplify that passion. However, just this time, I began to have interest in Physics to which I have no idea that I have. I am sincerely considering taking a double degree in both of these areas. Unfortunately, I don't...
  40. Entanglement

    Degree of dissociation accurately defined

    Is the degree of dissociation the value of Alpha when the dissociation begins with 1 mole of the solute, or is it alpha when the solute is 1 mole at equilibrium, There isn't a difference since I'm talking about very weak electrolytes but I want to know the accurate answer.
  41. R

    Work in aerospace without aero/mech degree?

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  42. T

    Programs New Applied Math Degree (CS Track)

    Hello everyone, I am a senior at a university in Florida. I am currently majoring in Asian Studies and minoring in Applied Math. I am going to graduate this upcoming fall semester, but I am still interested in finishing the Applied Math minor that I started with a new degree that is going to be...
  43. A

    Programs Difficulties encountered in my Physics degree, what should I do?

    Hi guys, this is mainly a question to people who have completed a degree in physics already, but I would love replies from anybody who has a opinion, or has had a similar experience. I am in the third year of a masters degree in physics. As I have progressed through the degree things have...
  44. J

    Intersection of a 45 degree angle and an ellipse

    If you are looking at the upper right quadrant of an ellipse centered at (0,0), with a=1 and b=.6, and there is a 45 degree line drawn from (1,.6), how would I find the (x,y) coordinate where the line crosses the ellipse? (I have been out of school for a long time, this is not homework).
  45. P

    Programs (Theoretical) Particle Astrophyiscs? (Degree?)

    Hello, forum. So, I'm going to be starting my first year at the University of British Columbia next year and, although I might be seriously ahead of myself, I am very much stressing over what degree and courses I am going to be taking for the next four years. Being at the education level at...
  46. M

    MHB P divides all the coefficients of the terms with degree <8

    Hey! :o $f(x)=\sum_{i=0}^{7}{a_ix^i}, g(x)=\sum_{i=0}^{5}{b_ix^i}$, $a_i, b_i$ are integer coefficients. The prime $p$ divides $a_0, a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4$ but it does not divide $a_5, a_6, a_7$. $p$ divides also $b_0, b_1, b_2$, but it does not divide $b_3, b_4, b_5$. $h(x)=f(x)g(x)$ Show that at...
  47. C

    Should finish math degree for work in industry.

    I am currently a math and physics major, But I am not sure I am going to finish my math degree. Should I finish it to possibly help me get a job in industry after I graduate or is a physics degree enough. I would possibly want to get a job at an engineering place. Would finishing my math...
  48. S

    Electronic Communications Degree - Career path

    Hi guys, I'm currently studying Beng Electronic communications engineering. I'd like to know more about the careers of electronic communications engineers. What typical job would I expect to get? The problem is that I really enjoy electronics but have no idea what I'll be doing at a...
  49. J

    Solution for equation of 2,3,4, degree

    I noticed that is always possible to find the roots of polynomials of kind: ##A\lambda^2 + B## ##A\lambda^3 + B## ##A\lambda^4 + B## ##A\lambda^5 + B## So I thought to transform the quadratic, the cubic, the quartic and the quintic function in the forms above, look: ##ax^3+bx^2+cx+d=0##...
  50. T

    Master degree - Mathematical modelling or Astro?

    I'm an udergrad, 2nd year physics. I recently got interested in solar physics - one reason being, that I was offered to cooperate on a project, where I'll be doing some sunspot simulations. I really like mathematics and I kinda like the mathematical modelling curriculum. However the...
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