• rooroo@feddit.orgEnglish
    3·
    5 hours ago

    Took me a moment: in Germany at least, you don’t start a PhD without a master”s degree.

    If others are confused as well: elsewhere it’s different, I believe?

    • The Octonaut@mander.xyzEnglish
      1·
      12 minutes ago

      In Ireland you can be invited straight to PhD. The whole process takes just as long though, and there isn’t a guarantee you’ll be awarded anything if not completed.

    • kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      42·
      5 hours ago

      That’s usually the case in the US as well. I think Mr. Weinersmith just took some creative liberties for the sake of the joke.

      • klemptor@startrek.websiteEnglish
        6·
        5 hours ago

        Nope. I started but didn’t finish a PhD in physics, and only needed a Bachelor’s to get into the program. You automatically earn the Master’s along the way in some programs, usually after you pass the qual.