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
School of Physical Therapy
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd
MDC 077
Tampa, Florida, USA
33612-4766
Telephone (813) 974-1666
Fax (813) 974-8915
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 3:44 PM
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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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