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What is the advantages of getting a Ph. D Degree and a Master Degree in the medical field, specifically biochemistry?
I'm a Junior in high school and do not actually know clearly about what benefits does a person have when getting a Ph. D degree or a Master Degree in the medical field #medicine #biology #biochemistry
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Pradeep Kumar
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asters vs PhD Degree - Which Is Right For You?
Just as there are many reasons people choose to go to graduate school, there are many options from which they may choose. If you have selected a field of study, you may be wondering whether you should get a Masters vs PhD Degree. Here are some things to consider.
How Many Years is a Masters Degree?
Money Required for a PHD vs Masters
The old adage "time is money" was never so true as with graduate school; as a PhD takes longer to complete, it also requires more money. (Not that a Masters degree is cheap either!) The flip side to this is that a PhD may yield a higher salary upon completion and is therefore worth the increased cost long term.
With both degrees, school costs money (tuition, fees, books, etc.). In addition, there is also a significant loss of money if the student is not working or is earning low wages through assistantships or part time employment. Many people find they must either live a Spartan lifestyle for many years, or they find themselves strapped with huge loans when they graduate.
Commitment to get a Masters vs PHD
Graduate school takes work. Most people are not going to argue with this. However, many students who drifted through college are surprised to find that graduate school requires a much larger commitment in terms of work and intellectual energy. Graduate schools are frequently very competitive. Students who are taking a full course load as well as teaching often find themselves overwhelmed. And of course, the many years of school required for PhD require perseverance on a scale above and beyond what undergraduates must contemplate. The difference between college and graduate school lies in the ability of the student to focus on their field and the subjects and areas that most interest them. While graduate school requires more work, most students find the work enjoyable since it involves an area in which they are very interested.