What is the latest I can change my PhD Program to a Masters??

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<p>I am currently enrolled in a PhD Engineering program, however I think it is too long and would prefer just doing a 2 year masters instead.</p>

<p>What is the latest stage that I can change my mind to fall back to the Masters program??(which is the same as the PhD in the 1st year)</p>

<p>Please see the previous thread for the follow up question to this...</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You need to investigate your university’s policy about this. Some award a non-thesis M.S. the day you pass your Ph.D. comprehensive exams. Some require a formal written M.S. thesis before heading into the year or so of research/study leading to the comps. Some will hand you a non-thesis M.S. just for passing a particular series of courses.</p>

<p>A Ph.D. program is a long horrible slog - even for the students who WANT to be there! If you want out, find the way to get yourself that M.S. and then get on with your life.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>