Career Questions tagged Science Phd
What can you do with a Ph.D in physics?
I have always wanted to get a Ph.d. in physics. I planned to do electrical engineering or computer science and then get a Ph.d. in physics. My main issue is that I am not sure what being a physicist entails, aside from academia. I would like to know what someone with a Ph.d. in physics could...
Does it help when looking for jobs to have a Ph.D. in marine biology?
I have wanted to get my degree as a marine biologist through Coastal Carolina University ever since I was in middle school, which was when I first started learning about marine life. I've known that marine science is the only Ph.D. program available at Coastal Carolina, but I am unaware of how...
What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?
I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has...
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How hard is doing Pre-Med with an Engineering major (Biomedical Engineering)?
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How could you get a Phd in college?
I'm interested in getting a Phd for chemistry or chemical engineering, and i was wondering how do you start to work on getting a Phd, and what college year? can you start on your freshman year or only after getting a master degree's science-phd chemistry...
If I wanted to get a job in automotive research in development, is it worth it to major in both electrical and mechanical engineering?
I am thinking about getting at least a masters in both electrical and mechanical engineering but I am wondering if it is even worth it or if I should just get a masters/PhD in mechanical engineering. electrical-engineering mechanical-engineering automotive-engineering...
what's the best qualities for finding a top job?
what's the best qualities for students who will finally face the carrier life? Especially for the Science and Technology PhD student, who has learning in a very deep area of one subject. Most of them have to change the direction while finding a job science technology phd...
If I get a Bachelor's in biology, can I get a Master's and PhD in biomedical science?
I'm a high school student who wants to be a biomedical researcher, but most of the colleges that I'm looking at only offer biology and not biomedical science as a major. I'm wondering if I can jump to biomedical science in grad school, even though I didn't major in it in undergrad. biology...
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How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...
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Is it possible to get a job in the research industry, not academia, with a PhD in biomedical science?
I'm interested in pursuing a job as a researcher and was wondering about whether it would be possible for me to work in research in the industry. research phd medical-research biomedical-science...
How do students pursuing a PhD working in research earn money?
I'm interested in getting a PhD in biomedical science, but I'm not sure how to earn money working as a researcher while still having to pay for school. research biomedical phd medical-research biomedical-science...
Is a PhD required to get a good job in the biomedical field?
This is a bit of a general question, but I'm interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering, research, or science. I've heard that there is much competition and that a lot of experience is required to get a job in this field. research biomedical-engineering biomedical...
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What importance does a PhD hold?
Why are PhD field members get higher pay? Why is it such a respectable stand? Should I aim for a PhD in biomedical engineering? biology biomedical-engineering...
I was planning on majoring in Astrophysics in college with a PhD, but the college I was planning on attending does not offer astrophysics as a major. However, they offer physics as a major and have astrophysics as a minor. Is it the same?
I am asking this question because it will ultimately determine my future. I was planning on majoring in astrophysics because I find the subject matter simply fascinating. The reason why I have my heart set on this particular college is because I was planning on obtaining a double major, a...
What career options are there for Biochem majors who want to research medicine with a focus on the chemistry of it?
Biochem seems to be the gateway to everything medicine and because of that it is all rather confusing. I have always been interested in the chemistry of medicine and how products interact with the body but it seems that everyone I know is majoring in it for pre-med. I just want to know if I'm...
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Do all research degrees (MPhil/PhD or combined tracks) require the GRE In the USA? Assuming that I do not take the GRE can I get admitted into the programmes? I am currently in a difficult financial situation, I am already considering not enrolling in universities that require me to re-do my...
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What types of extracurricular activities during undergrad (pre-med), would make one stand out for medical school?
I wish to know what types of activities I would be expecting to do during my undergrad on top of my classes in the oncoming years. doctorate-degree...
Which came first, the PhD or the PhD advisor?
This has been bugging me. college-major professor phd...
what after M.sc. in Mathematics ?
HI i am doing msc in mathematics from a named university. i want to know that what are the options or what are the opportunities after Msc other than Ph.d ? travel phd...
What would be the best space study program in college?
To go to a college that matches my interest. science physician physics scientist astronomy astrophysics...
what does it take to be a scientist ?
I am really interested in finding cures for certain diseases in the future. college-major pre-med scientist doctorate-degree science-phd life-sciences...
If I study pure science in my graduate and under-graduate course, what are my career options?
In India currently research has taken a back seat. I am interested in pure science. I am good in Physics, chemistry and Mathematics. research scientist science-phd life-sciences...
what is the speed of light through in air?
i don't know the answer of the question. please tell me answer science teacher science-phd earth-science career-guidance...
Can I be a Neuroscientist if I'm not good at Chemistry?
Neuroscience is extremely fascinating to me. However, Chemistry is not my strong suit. science chemistry neuroscience science-phd...
What classes do you in college if you are looking to do botany.
I am asking because I am interested in that specific field which is botany. chemical-engineering science-phd life-sciences earth-science chemicals bio-chem chemist...
How long does it take to get a PHD or Doctorate in the sciences?
I love to learn and wish to receive the highest level of research education as possible. I also love to travel around the world so I was curious about how long each degree would require science astronomy astrophysics science-phd...
