Doctorate
Doctorate
A Doctorate (pronounced: /ˈdɒktərɪt/), also known as a doctoral degree, is the highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries. The term originates from the Latin doctoratus, meaning "to teach".
Etymology
The term "Doctorate" comes from the Latin word doctoratus, which means "to teach". The word was first used in the 13th century to refer to a license to teach at a university.
Types of Doctorates
There are two main types of doctorates: research and professional.
- A Research Doctorate (also known as a PhD) involves the completion of a thesis or dissertation based on original research.
- A Professional Doctorate is awarded in certain fields where a majority of the work involves professional practice (e.g., medicine, law, education).
Related Terms
- PhD - The most common type of research doctorate.
- MD - A professional doctorate awarded to medical practitioners.
- JD - A professional doctorate awarded in the field of law.
- EdD - A professional doctorate awarded in the field of education.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doctorate
- Wikipedia's article - Doctorate
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