Can you get a PhD in something you minored in?
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Can you get a PhD in something you minored in?
Absolutely it is possible and it happens all the time. People even get PhDs in fields for which they had no prior degrees. But you need to make sure that the coursework from your minor is sufficient for admission.
Do you have to do PhD in the same field as your masters?
Researchers work in multiple areas It may be that a particular organization (or funding source) or person at some particular time nudges you do do something specific; but in general, there are no universal restrictions and people can: Pursue PhD in a different subfield than Master’s thesis (your example)
Can you get a PhD during undergraduate?
In the United States, a Master’s degree is not required for admission to most PhD programs. It is possible and not unusual to be admitted to a PhD program straight out of undergrad. This means that they will have to do a five to seven year PhD on top of their one to three year Master’s.
Can you get a PhD in an unrelated field?
You Already Have Research Skills A PhD gives you the research skills, and those can transfer to other areas. For example, someone with a PhD in classical literature commenting on current societal issues or health issues and not disclosing that their PhD is in an unrelated field.
Is a minor enough for grad school?
Most schools will offer minor programs, which are roughly five to six courses in a single area, but it’s not particularly common for a minor to be a graduation requirement. In general, you’re going to have some required courses in your major or minor, and some electives.
What can you do with a BA?
The Bachelor of Arts provides you with the necessary academic and intellectual foundation for graduate coursework in disciplines as varied as law, medicine, teaching, journalism, international relations, and media….Roles in this category include:
- Doctor.
- Urban planner.
- Lawyer.
- Librarian.
- Diplomat.
- Teacher.
- Banker.
- Curator.
Can I get 2 PhDs?
People get a second or a third PhD (a third is extremely uncommon) if they are upgrading their research skill-set. Sometimes people upgrade with an additional PhD within their previous area of research. The PhD they have is from another geographic location that is unrecognized in another geographic location.