BSc - PhD

[powell11]

Is it possible to go on to a PhD course in space science/physics after achieving a bachelors in robotics?

[mike11111]

A bachelor's degree, if of sufficient quality, is enough to embark upon a Ph.D.

[Prudie]

Yes if you can get a University to accept you for a PhD

[factor-fiction]

Im impressed at how far ahead you are planning - when I was 15 I didn't have a clue about what I'd be studing in my 20s

[factor-fiction]

^ apologies for the typos- I think I have crumbs in my keyboard as some keys are not registering.

[powell11]

factor30, i have dreams ahead of me that i would kill myself if i never got there, how do u know im 15?

[lcg]

normally you would be expected to do a masters degree first - an extra 2 years study.

[Eve]

I was going to say the same as Factor, if it's for you then who knows what might change by the time you get to thinking about a PhD. Would you not need a masters or equivalent first?

[powell11]

But ive heard that you can only study a subject at PhD level if it was a relevant subject, so is robotics relevant to space physics?

[mike11111]

You would not normally be expected to do a master's first. There is no point if you have resolved to do a PhD. None of my friends with PhDs have master's degrees, except those from Oxbridge, which is awarded automatically 4 years after graduation and does not involve any study.

[factor-fiction]

I'm not psychic, powell11- I just noticed that in some of your other questions relating to paper rounds, BMX biking etc you have mentioned your age.

[Eve]

I wasn't sure as I know quite a few Drs (mostly science) and most of the ones I can think of did masters although some as part of a 4 year "degree and masters" course like my brother. His wife had a non-UK degree before hers so not the same system. I know two of my exes did masters before their PhDs and some friends so had assumed it was the thing to do.

[lcg]

there is a point to doing a masters...it is a higher level of study than a bachelors degree and prepares you for the horrors that is a phd. most employers and universities would expect that step also. and considering you are thinking of studying a topic that is very different to your bsc...it would be wise to do an msc in a topic that prepares you for a phd in a highly specialised area. otherwise, you will have a disadvantage to other students in the same area (as you will be judged at the same standards as them) and will have absolutely no backgroung knowledge to help you plan your studies effectively.

[powell11]

Is computer science same as robotics in anyway?

[factor-fiction]

^ I recall Buenchico answered the question about computer science & robotics when you asked it a few days ago.