Hi John,
Some years ago I did my masters and then PhD part-time whilst working full-time. It took 10 years altogether and was extremely tough. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, you certainly miss out on living!
Working part-time whilst being a full-time student is preferable!
good-luck
Robyn
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Hello John,
I think you would be crazy to try and do it on 1 day per week especially if
it is a set day - need flexibility to accommodate your research subjects
Cheers,
Anna.
Anna Lee
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Murray Maitland" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, 11 November 2003 8:56
Subject: Re: MPhils
> John:
> I, and my wife, have needed to support my family, through 8 years of
> post-graduate education to obtain my MSc and PhD. Generally, I would
> work evenings in private practice and go to school in the daytime (60-80
> hours/week are normal for this schedule). Although there are not many
> scheduled class hours, laboratory hours are much more important than
> people think.
>
> One day per week in the laboratory and studying would be a joke and
> won't get you anywhere. The laboratory and studying need to be the
> full-time job and the work needs to be secondary. You need original
> peer-reviewed publications from your research, and you must spend the
> time to develop the required skills.
>
> Good luck. It is a difficult road that few people do well.
>
> Murray
>
> Murray E. Maitland PhD PT
> University of South Florida
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: - for physiotherapists in education and practice
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Willenbruch
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 3:44 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: MPhils
>
> Hi list members, how you all going?
>
> I am a UK physio who is looking to move into the field of research
> (musculoskeletal) and figure some post graduate education wouldn't go
> amiss.
> I have been advised that an MPhil/PhD would be a good idea but probably
> need to do some MSc modules first. To do this is obviously very time
> consuming both hours per week and in number of years. To manage this I
> will need to be financially independent and spend 1 day a week away from
> work studying.
> Does anyone have any ideas as to the best way of achieving these goals?
> Anyone want to share there experiences from a similar situation?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John
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