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Can I apply for a PhD with an MSc?

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Yes; it often is a requirement. However, amazing undergrad candidates may be accepted to a doctoral program.

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How many PhDs can I get at once?

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Most likely you would be unable to handle the workload of more than one at a time, but it depends on the specific program and school.

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Is there a minimum age requirement to receive a PhD?

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There is no age requirement. So long as the prerequisites are met, anyone can apply.

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Can women get a PhD in science?

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Of course. In most developed countries, women and men have the same opportunities when it comes to education.

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Could a PhD candidate create another doctoral thesis if his or her original thesis is denied?

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Yes, as long as they meet the requirements for getting a doctorate. Usually, if you fail your dissertation, you can redo it because you have already met the requirements

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What topic is best for a PhD?

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Whichever topic interests you the most. Earning a PhD is a long and frustrating process, so it's best to be studying something you love. You may also opt to pursue an understudied field, as there may be more opportunities for research there.

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When a PhD candidate submits his thesis, will he be awarded a doctoral title?

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Only if the thesis is accepted, which normally is after the verification process done by a committee.

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How can I do this in a quicker manner?

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There are certain things you need to master and prove you have mastered in each major. You might select a major you already find easy and are extremely interested in. Choose carefully, and follow the suggestions of your committee members (especially the head of your committee). There is a lovely description of how to get a PhD in the ninth chapter of Robert A. Heinlein's book The Number of the Beast.

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Is it possible to apply for a PhD after a Bachelor of Commerce?

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Yes, you can apply to most PhD programs with a B.Com. Check the PhD program you are interested in for their requirements.

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How much time does it take to finish the PhD?

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It takes around three to eight years to get a doctorate degree, but it all depends on the subject.

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Is it possible to get a PHD in science, literature, history, mathematics, art, and music in 5 years?

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Pick a single topic that is specific. Interdisciplinary PhD projects are not optimal because you need to become a specialist in a specific topic, not a generalist. You will need to pick a topic where the hypothesis can be evaluated systematically to answer a small research question.

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Are there exceptions that can allow someone to get a PhD without an entrance exam and are there online institutions to get a PhD and an age limit?

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There is no age limit. You are required to take the entrance exam for most institutions and yes, there are online institutions to get a doctorate degree. You can find them with an internet search.

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What are the basic things to do to get a PhD?

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Get a Bachelor's and Master's degree, take the entrance exam, research your topic, write a plan of study, write a dissertation report.

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Is remote sensing the best field to do a PhD in?

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Remote Sensing is but one of many fields and topics on which a candidate can pursue a PhD. Also remember that thesis topics must be approved by a committee.

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