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Questions about the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, including requirements such as dissertations and university programs leading to a Ph.D.

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Is it possible to obtain a PhD in Canada without having to attend courses for a master degree?

I completed a PhD in Canada. I started in a MSc program, but after one year transferred into the PhD without completing the MSc. My total length of graduate studies was 5 years. … In my experience Canadian schools with a PhD program also grant MSc degrees in the same program. There are schools that only offer MSc without PhD though. …
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Is it possible to make leaving a PhD look good on a CV / Resume?

If you're no longer interested in working in academia or research, having a PhD is often a strike against you in a job search. … I regularly encounter negative bias against a PhD in professional and social situations. …
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