A Doctor of Philosophy degree, abbreviated PhD, is the top academic degree anyone can earn. Because earning a PhD requires extensive study and extreme intellectual effort, less than one percent of the population attains the degree. People show respect for a person who holds a PhD by addressing them as “Doctor”.
PhD (doctor of philosophy) is the most common degree awarded in academic disciplines at the doctoral level. To earn a PhD, students must complete two things. They must first master a specific subject completely, and then extend the body of knowledge about that subject. A complete assessment is given after three to five years of study and completion of all coursework, and when the student and adviser concur that the student is prepared. The test is intended to check the student’s ability to use knowledge gained through courses and independent study in a creative and original way. Students must demonstrate an inclusive understanding of their chosen field of study. Successful completion of this examination marks the end of the student’s coursework and the beginning of concentration on research.
To complete a PhD, each student must...
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