Transferring Masters Programs ?

[smithdan986]

I am currently doing a masters with a research thesis in a physical science, but I want to move out of the area due to personal reasons. Also I am sick of research. Is it possible for me to transfer to a course work only masters at a different school? Will my current professors be offended if I asked for a letter of recommendation for the new place ?

[iphi]

Just stick it out! A Master's is only 2 years and your courses most likely will not transfer. You would have to start over.

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Will my current professors be offended if I asked for a letter of recommendation for the new place ?

Unless one of them is also your advisor or was on the committee that helped admit you....probably not.   

 

Would it be possible for you to transfer into a non-research based program at your current school?  

[Admissions Advice Online]

Very very rarely do graduate courses transfer. You should just finish the current degree, otherwise you risk losing all that time and money invested. Furthermore having related degrees could make you more marketable. - Admissions Advice Online

[smithdan986]

I would also like to use this opportunity to transfer to a better ranking program. 

 

Do you think my professor would notice ?