Doctoral degree
Doctoral Degree
A Doctoral Degree (pronunciation: /ˈdɒktərəl diːˈɡriː/) is the highest level of academic degree awarded by universities in most countries. The term originates from the Latin doctoratus, meaning "to teach".
Etymology
The term "Doctoral Degree" comes from the Latin word doctoratus, which means "to teach". The word "degree" comes from the Old French degré, which means a "step" or "stage", and is derived from the Latin degradus, a compound of de- and gradus, meaning "step".
Types of Doctoral Degrees
There are several types of Doctoral Degrees, including:
- PhD - The most common type of doctoral degree. It is awarded in many disciplines and can take anywhere from 3 to 6 years to complete.
- MD - This degree is awarded to physicians and surgeons who have completed medical school.
- EdD - This degree is awarded to professionals in the field of education.
- JD - This degree is awarded to individuals who have completed law school.
Related Terms
- Postgraduate Studies - Studies that are undertaken after a bachelor's degree has been obtained.
- Thesis - A document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.
- Dissertation - A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
- Academic Degree - A degree awarded by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doctoral degree
- Wikipedia's article - Doctoral degree
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