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Cosmology (2025-03-12) (discuss.online)

submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/17161733

http://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/cosmology-3

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I think we could increase the number of stem phds just by changing the title from Doctor to Ultimate Grandmaster.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 17 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.