[FeLiXe]

hello

Could someone tell me how studying at university in the US works. I am never quite sure about that.

is it like this:
First four years of college where you kind of say what you want to do -> Bachelor
Some more years at Graduate School for your specific subject -> Master
(Some more -> PhD)

how long do you go to grad school?

[Yggdrasil]

Undergraduate programs (to get your bachelors degree) are usually 4 years.  Masters programs are 1-2 years depending on the school and the subject.  Doctoral programs (to get a PhD) say that they are 4-5 years, but can run longer.  In the US it is not necessary to get a masters degree before beginning a PhD program.  In fact, many people who get masters degrees originally enrolled as PhD students then exit the program at midway through the PhD program (when they've done enough to get a masters degree but not enough for a PhD).

[FeLiXe]

thanks

I always thought masters programs were longer. but with 1-2 years you get the same 5 years that I have. but you can't get a PhD without a masters over here.

[lemonoman]

I'm told that a Masters in the US is almost worthless, because it basically represents a failed PhD.  Comments?

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[constant thinker]

We've talked about this before. At least I'm pretty sure we have or something close to it.

[Edit]
I think I found what I'm referring too, but there may be something else.

http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=8897.0