Sep 17 2009, 10:44 PM
QUOTE(azarimy @ Jul 22 2009, 10:39 AM)
first, u must understand what PhD means.
a PhD is awarded if u have achieved a substantially original academic work, something that have never before achieved in the history of mankind. it means, at the point of submission, u are the sole expert of that particular subject in the world. in fact, it would probably take another 6 months before another person could come up with something more original, expanding from what u've established.
why would a lecturer need a PhD? it's so that they'd have something substantial to share with their students, university and the local academic community. ur work will be referred to by virtually anyone who's interested in that topic, which would mean u'd be highly sought after. especially if ur PhD produces an original product, for example, the cure for H1N1. ur PhD would be very valuable, where any country that seeks to cure H1N1 would have to ask ur permission to use ur cure. imagine how rich u could be.
so is it worth it? hell yes.
btw, it only takes 3 years. dont exaggerate, please
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Thank you for the post. a PhD is awarded if u have achieved a substantially original academic work, something that have never before achieved in the history of mankind. it means, at the point of submission, u are the sole expert of that particular subject in the world. in fact, it would probably take another 6 months before another person could come up with something more original, expanding from what u've established.
why would a lecturer need a PhD? it's so that they'd have something substantial to share with their students, university and the local academic community. ur work will be referred to by virtually anyone who's interested in that topic, which would mean u'd be highly sought after. especially if ur PhD produces an original product, for example, the cure for H1N1. ur PhD would be very valuable, where any country that seeks to cure H1N1 would have to ask ur permission to use ur cure. imagine how rich u could be.
so is it worth it? hell yes.
btw, it only takes 3 years. dont exaggerate, please
.But after reading through 10 pages of this thread, I am still slightly confused. Does having a PhD title (with your researches and all) means you're directly and forever-will-be bonded into academic life?
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QUOTE(azarimy @ Jul 29 2009, 04:30 AM)
why not try for an MPhil in the UK rather than MSc?
if u excel, u could just add another year to get a PhD.
Actually, what's the difference between MPhil and MSc? So is it advisable to get Masters first before taking PhD or just take PhD directly if offered? (assuming that one have a current qualification of a Bachelor Degree)if u excel, u could just add another year to get a PhD.
I'm asking this as I am considering taking PhD directly, if I get good results for my degree and being offered such an opportunity.
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