2007-11-02 02:45:43 · 16 answers · asked by Saahil 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D. (American English) or PhD (British English) for the Latin Philosophiæ Doctor, meaning "teacher of philosophy", (or, more rarely, D.Phil., for the equivalent Doctor Philosophiæ) is an advanced academic degree. In the English-speaking world it has become the most common denomination for a research doctorate and applies to graduates in a wide array of disciplines in the sciences and humanities. The Ph.D. has become a requirement for a career as a university professor or researcher in many fields. In addition, many Ph.D. graduates go on to careers in government departments, NGOs, or in the private sector.
The detailed requirements for award of a Ph.D. vary throughout the world, however there are a number of common factors. A candidate must submit a thesis or dissertation consisting of a suitable body of original academic research, which is in principle worthy of publication in a peer-refereed context, and must defend this work before a panel of expert examiners appointed by the university. There is usually a prescribed minimum period of study (typically two to three years full time) which must take place before submission of the thesis (this requirement is usually waived for academic staff submitting a portfolio of peer-reviewed published work).
The candidate may also be required to successfully complete a certain number of advanced courses relevant to their area of specialization. In some countries (the US and Canada, for example), most of the universities require coursework for Ph.D. degrees. In many other countries (especially those, such as the UK, which have a greater degree of specialisation at the undergraduate level) there is no such condition in general. It is not uncommon, however, for individual universities or departments to specify analogous requirements for students not already in possession of a master's degree. Universities in the non-English-speaking world have begun adopting similar standards to those of the Anglophone Ph.D. for their research doctorates (see, for example, Bologna Process).
2007-11-02 02:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by ravi k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D. (American English) or PhD (British English) for the Latin Philosophiæ Doctor, meaning "teacher of philosophy", (or, more rarely, D.Phil., for the equivalent Doctor Philosophiæ) is an advanced academic degree. In the English-speaking world it has become the most common denomination for a research doctorate and applies to graduates in a wide array of disciplines in the sciences and humanities. The Ph.D. has become a requirement for a career as a university professor or researcher in many fields. Its the highest degree anyone can get in a given field.
2007-11-05 07:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by boyzmadison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Doctrate of Philosophy.
Its the highest degree anyone can get in a given field.
Example: PhD in Chemistry
People who have the PhD are given the honorary title of "Doctor."
2007-11-02 02:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
PhD skill healthcare professional of philosphy. because it is the abbreviation for the Latin "Philosophia healthcare professional" so that's written as PhD really than DPh! further healthcare professional of drugs and surgical operation is written as MBBS really than DMDS!! Philosphers take lot of time to analyze and understand diverse techniques,beliefs and theories on the topic of a subject matter so draw close in any field will be presented with PhD degree. yet pay attention of philosophizing anthing through the indisputable fact that's a derogatory note!
2016-10-23 06:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the highest degree given (while many people are dismissive about Ph.Ds who call themselves "Dr.", it is actually considered a higher degree than the M.D. or Doctor of Medicine, degree). It is basically a research degree, so you can get a Ph.D. in anything from History to Physics, and while Ph.D.s may choose to go into other fields, it is the principal degree required in most fields for university faculty positions or for research institutes.
2007-11-02 03:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who has a degree and has undertaken years of research and has published their work and been assessed, may be awarded a PhD
2007-11-02 02:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
PHD is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic industrial automation actuators, designed to help companies across all industries optimize their manufacturing processes.
2007-11-02 02:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by krisski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-30 19:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Jai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phd stands for permenant head damage.
2007-11-02 03:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by BA Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
2007-11-02 02:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by erik69311 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋