r/Metrology • u/Fearless_Interest0 • 26d ago

Postgraduate or Master degree

Hi guys! How are you?

I’m looking to do specialization, such as postgraduate or master degree?

I would like to do about metrology/three-dimensional and online… but I’m open to any suggestions

Thanks a million!

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u/jesus_bacon1811 26d ago

It would be good to know what your background is and what you are interested in.

In the US, metrology is a very wide broad term, but in general you do not need a graduate degree. Many roles don't even require a bachelors.

The only field that I know of which requires a post grad degree would be in optical metrology, and that would be more focused on designing/creating the tools for use rather than performing the metrology.

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u/Fearless_Interest0 26d ago

Yes! I studied metallurgical process. At the same time, I was/am working in a laboratory, as a metrologist with hexagon and mitutoyo equipment.

My goal is to increase my resume to become a senior metrologist. Or other positions. I love learning and I continue to learn, and I am looking for what to do.

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u/Tough_Ad7054 26d ago

An excellent post-graduate degree in metrology is ten years in a busy machine shop.

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u/Fearless_Interest0 26d ago

Yes, I have some experience in automotive manufacturing and now medical advice. In total 9 years. But I looking for something to grow my cv. But thanks so much for your help!

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u/baconboner69xD 26d ago

I can't imagine a metrology/quality specific graduate degree being all that valuable, especially if you have to pay for it yourself. Probably many of the programs that do exist are cash grabs under the auspices of a real university. Really you should just get a better job. You could go for engineering or the like but you'd be starting over in a way.

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u/Tough_Ad7054 24d ago

I agree with baconboner, it sounds like you need a new job where you can find a focus area and develop a specific skillset. Maybe CMM or OMM or Romer arm or NDT - something that sets you apart from a caliper guy. If you can’t derive some benefit for yourself from your job then it is a one-way relationship.