The difference between a Master's thesis and a PhD thesis

A master's thesis and a PhD thesis both represent original research conducted by a student in pursuit of an advanced degree. However, there are several key differences between the two. Firstly, a master's thesis is typically shorter and less comprehensive than a PhD thesis. It typically involves a narrower research focus and is designed to demonstrate the student's mastery of a particular field. A PhD thesis, on the other hand, is typically more extensive and requires a greater degree of original research. Secondly, a master's thesis is typically completed within a shorter timeframe than a PhD thesis, often within one to two years, while a PhD thesis may take several years to complete. Thirdly, a master's thesis is usually evaluated by a committee of faculty members within the student's department, while a PhD thesis is typically evaluated by a committee of faculty members from both within and outside the student's department. Finally, a master's thesis is often a requirement for earning a master's degree, while a PhD thesis is typically the culminating requirement for earning a PhD.

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[bolanlesoares]

You explain so simply, starting my dissertation for my masters programs. It hasn't been easy going back to study after 15yrs of first degree

[LittleAsian_]

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As an MSC student specializing in clinical pharmacy, I find your content particularly relevant and insightful.
Currently, I'm embarking on my dissertation journey which involves tool validation and the assessment of health-related quality of life in COPD patients. I'm knee-deep in the data collection phase, and your guidance is proving to be invaluable.

[halimaijibril]

Watching and really listening to all this...I can actually relate. Can't wait to hold my PhD thesis all completed 🙌🏽
Thanks for this insight, Dr!

[nbgvfcmnbh]

This is a very helpful video, I always feel overwhelmed doing a literature review, but this video narrowed down the process perfectly. Thanks a lot!

[CyberSavvySadaf]

As an undergraduate student currently coming towards the end of my second year approaching 3rd and final year, interested in doing my masters afterwards, I feel this channel mainly focuses on people doing PhD, it would be highly appreciated if you can upload more content on final year project for undergraduates and dissertation/projects for masters. Not everyone wants to do or can do a PhD.

[hasos]

I feel inspired, my dissertation for my Masters is due soon 🤲🏻

[chimdiugochukwu]

I really enjoyed watching this because I'm thinking about doing a masters 🙂

[fabianlep]

great sharing Dr. I have a plan to do my master's soon. 😊

[PilinguPhiri-wdpn]

Beautiful explanation... This is very informative 🙏🏿

[nicolinasurel]

My masters thesis was in technical writing. It was 120 pages and took me six months. I had a committee, a chair, and a defense. I had to complete it to finish my degree. It was definitely more involved than what's described here. I haven't written a thesis in my PhD, but I must complete a dissertation to graduate this year. It will likely take me four months of research, writing, revising, and defense. Just sharing my experience because not everyone's will be the same.

[thebehaviouristguy]

Hey thanks for sharing with the community. Very informative video. For my masters I had a comprehensive exam to do. It was about 5 hours long.

[alemayehuaschalew]

Thank you for sharing!
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[esther-mordecai]

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[zainae]

So informative I'm doing my LLM ( Masters in business law and governance) and I really enjoy academic writing I might go for a bar or PhD later. Will need to decide after my masters in business law is completed. But the thing is I'm young still 24 so I'm completing a masters degree early.

[toroitichpatrickyegon]

Great presentation. Working on my masters one.

[slimfbiggyansah]

Amina, my master's thesis was over 200 pages. It's not so much about the volume but what's being done. My PhD thesis was 198 pages. Master thesis basically a project😆😆, it would take over 10 of such projects to make the requirements for PhD.

[petergreis]

Currently working on my Masters thesis; my advisor wants to see original work and a contribution to knowledge…

[stunos]

Masters thesis "A few weeks" 😅😄

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