What is the difference between a PhD, MD, and Msc?

Answer 1

PhD = Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctorate Level of Education (HIGHEST LEVEL OF POSSIBLE EDUCATION)
MD= Doctor of Medicine
Msc = Master of Sciences

here's how it goes:

HIgh School Diploma/GED
Associates Degree (2year College)
Bachelors Degree (4 yrs Traditional College Degree)
Masters Degree (Mastering of a subject usually total of 6yrs of college)
Doctorate (PhD)/ Medical Doctor (MD), (8yrs of Education, basically your an expert and everyword you say is taken as is, lots of respect there!)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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What is the difference between a PhD, MD, and Msc?

Answer 4

PhD is a doctorate of philosophy. It entails both academics and research. It's mainly used to pursue and academic career.

MD is a doctorate of medicine. It is considered a professional degree and obviously, it's used to practice medicine. Sometime people will pursue a JD, juris doctorate, as well and practice law with a medical background. It requires both academics and residencies (practicing medicine under supervision).

Msc is a masters degree. Generally it requires academics and research but not to the extent of a PhD. It is generally used for career advancement.

Answer 5

All I know is that a PHD will give you lots of respect.

1)High shool or General Education degree (HS or GED)
2)Associates Degree meaning 2 years of college education (Associate of Science degree or Associate of Arts degree) (AS or AA)
2)then bachelor of science or bachelor of arts, meaning 4 years of college education (BS or BA),
3)then masters , meaning 2 extra years more on top of the 4 years, totaling 6 years of college education (MSC)
4)then doctors (PHD) or medical doctor (MD) or the one for lawyers is (JD)

Answer 6

(My answer relates primary to USA degrees)

A Ph.D. degree is a Doctor of Philosophy degree. It can be given in a number of disciplines, mine is in Psychology, for example. It is the highest degree in many disciplines. To earn it, a student must complete classwork, comprehensive
exams, and write a dissertation that is like writing a book.

The Ph.D. degree may be for academics and researchers, or for professionals practicing in the area. In many cases, one must also be licensed by the state to practice, which usually requires training beyond the Ph.D. degree (internships and exams, for example).

MD stands for Medical Doctor. It is a prerequisite for practicing medicine in most states. Again, one usually has to have an internship and be licensed by the state in which one wants to practice.

MSc is a Master of Science degree. Typically, the difference between the BA and BS is that with a BA, you may go on to an advanced degree. With a BS, this is considered the terminal degree. Similarly, with the MA and MS (or MSc) degrees. Typically, the MS is considered a terminal degree, while with an MA this is not the last degree one can earn in the field.

These designations are somewhat arbitrary, and vary by university.

They also vary by country. In some countries, someone with a BM and BS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor's degree in Surgery) can practice medicine.

Go for the top degree in your particular field -- personal excellence should always be your goal!