Doctorate

usgb/ˈdɑːktərət/
noun

The highest degree that is given by a university.

She earned a doctorate in Physics from a prestigious university.
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  • earn a doctorate
  • hold a doctorate

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Academic

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Academic Achievement

A doctorate shows a high level of expertise in an academic field after extensive study.

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After a decade of in-depth research, she received her doctorate.
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Extended Study

It typically takes years of study beyond a bachelor's or master's degree to earn a doctorate.

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He's in his fourth year of doctoral studies for his doctorate.
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Not Just Medicine

Despite common belief, a doctorate isn't limited to medical fields; it's for all academic disciplines.

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She pursued a doctorate in Anthropology.
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