Can you change research area after PhD?

In short, yes, it is very much possible to switch your research area. Whether or not such a switch is successful depends on how well you plan it, and on the supportive nature of your future employers. You should be upfront with your postdoc advisor about your intention to switch.

Does your PhD have to be the same as your bachelor’s?

In the United States, a Master’s degree is not required for admission to most PhD programs. It is possible and not unusual to be admitted to a PhD program straight out of undergrad. Time commitment-Many American PhD programs do not offer significant coursework reduction for students who already have Master’s degrees.

Can we do PhD in different subject?

Yes, ofcourse, you can do PhD in any subject even if you are not having a post graduate degree in your name.. but the path is a little different. You have to apply for a dual degree programme in a college or university.

Can you get a PhD in something different than your masters?

Researchers work in multiple areas It may be that a particular organization (or funding source) or person at some particular time nudges you do do something specific; but in general, there are no universal restrictions and people can: Pursue PhD in a different subfield than Master’s thesis (your example)

What can I do with a science PhD?

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• Market Research Analyst.
• Business Development Manager.
• Competitive Intelligence Analyst.
• Product Manager.
• Management Consulting.
• Quantitative Analyst.

Can I do research without a PhD?

You most certainly don’t need a PhD to do research. If you want to make an advancement, like a better algorithm, then you can create your own experiments to show how your idea works better (on the problem you tested) and you have created a meaningful advancement in science.