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Phd at 50?

  • 03-12-2016 9:19pm
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    Hannaho
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    I'm a nurse and want to do a Phd in women's mental health. It's a topic I have been really interested in for a long time, but is is worth doing a Phd. It's about 24k for fees over 6 years. I will be 56 when I qualify, if I do. Would a Phd lead me anywhere else - I don't want to say working in front line of healthcare. I want to move sideways, upwards, or change career. Could I lecture part-time with Phd, or do I have to have endless articles published to do that? What, if any, opportunities would a Phd open up for me? I have a real interest in my topic, and have thought about it for several years, but I also need to be practical as well. Would really welcome any advice.


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  • #2
    Zipppy
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    Hannaho wrote: »
    I'm a nurse and want to do a Phd in women's mental health. It's a topic I have been really interested in for a long time, but is is worth doing a Phd. It's about 24k for fees over 6 years. I will be 56 when I qualify, if I do. Would a Phd lead me anywhere else - I don't want to say working in front line of healthcare. I want to move sideways, upwards, or change career. Could I lecture part-time with Phd, or do I have to have endless articles published to do that? What, if any, opportunities would a Phd open up for me? I have a real interest in my topic, and have thought about it for several years, but I also need to be practical as well. Would really welcome any advice.

    Bit late replying to you.
    I'm much same age..work in Public Sector and have long thought of doing a Phd...on verge of it at moment, or not..
    I think the reason you do it at our age is crucial...in my case I'd be doing it for ME..I don't expect it to get me any promotions in work..I see it as a challenge I'd like to undertake.
    A good friend of mine who had a Phd, but alas was taken early from us, once advised that the Phd is not the goal really..its the learning you gain along with looking at problems and issues in a different light and figuring out how to tackle them that is the real goal.
    It appears employers dont necessarily seek the Phd qualification moreso seek individuals that will have gained so many extra skills in just undertaking the degree.
    Education is never wasted..my 78 year old father in law in doing his second masters at the moment...and loving it
    if the area interests you, you can afford it and you can make the time I say go for it..Dr Hannah :)


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