How does the PhD system in Canada compare to the US
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How does the PhD system in Canada compare to the US
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Last edited by temporaryacct on Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: How does the PhD system in Canada compare to the US
Masters programs in Canada are pretty much equivalent to the first two years of a US PhD, and Canadian PhD programs generally take 3-4 years rather than 5-6. The only real difference is, depending on the masters program, you might do a full masters thesis in Canada prior to doing your PhD.
Applications are pretty similar in my experience.
Applications are pretty similar in my experience.
Re: How does the PhD system in Canada compare to the US
So, I understand the following:
In Canada go for a Masters first, do NOT go straight for the Phd.
In US you might wanna go straight for the Phd.
In Canada go for a Masters first, do NOT go straight for the Phd.
In US you might wanna go straight for the Phd.
Re: How does the PhD system in Canada compare to the US
That's correct. Also, many Canadian schools expect you to pay tuition, which is not a thing in the USA.