Does Where I Get My Science PhD Really Matter?

Blobof
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:36:56 +0000

If you know what particular subject you want to do research in (and this could be really specific), then it really does matter, and some big name schools (in the sense of “overall good”) are not necessarily what you might be looking for. You want to find a place where great research is done in your field but also where your supervisor will pay attention to you. That’s why you want to speak to your current professors, wherever you are, as they should know what schools are good in your area of research and have good PhD supervisors. Of course, obtaining a PhD from a big name school will certainly land you a job somewhere, but there’s no guarantee you’ll do the best research you could’ve done if you just pick a school for the name.