What is the difference between a PhD degree and a DSc degree?
Jul 2, 2015 · A DSc is a doctorate in science, and is not awarded for literature, law, divinity, or music, each of which has its own dedicated higher doctorate. The DSc is a higher doctorate …
How to pursue a DSc degree? - Academia Stack Exchange
Apr 2, 2016 · The meaning of a DSc degree almost certainly varies by country. In my experience in the commonwealth (i.e. UK, Australia, New Zealand) it is an honorary degree. That means …
What is the difference between Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Litt, etc.?
Aug 1, 2018 · The meaning of these degrees vary by country. In some countries (especially in Europe), PhD is the "basic" degree. It's the one you get out of graduate school. D. Litt (aka. …
What is meant when a job says PhD or equivalent required?
Oct 8, 2015 · I saw a job posting that says PhD or equivalent required. What is meant by equivalent? What can be an equivalent for PhD? Expertise gained through work experience …
Can I claim to have completed my degree on my résumé, prior to ...
Dec 24, 2017 · I just received my (passing) grades for my last remaining courses for my BSc. I’ve completed all my requirements, but the next convocation ceremonies don’t take place until …
What is academic degree after PhD? - Academia Stack Exchange
Does your country have any academic degrees after the PhD? If yes, what is it called and how graduating this degree? Additionally, what is a Post-Doc? Is it a degree or something else? I …
etiquette - How do you address holders of non-Ph.D. doctorates …
It is customary to call Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) holders by the prefix "Dr.", but I wonder whether the same holds for other doctorates, such as Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) or Doctor of …
I wasted six years of my life getting a PhD degree. What should I …
Dec 7, 2019 · I struggled with low self confidence throughout my bachelors, masters and PhD in chemical engineering. After spending two years in Masters and six years in getting a PhD …
Is a PhD the highest degree? - Academia Stack Exchange
Oct 24, 2012 · Many countries have higher degrees than the PhD. In the UK, there's Litt.D Doctor of Letters / Literature DSc Doctor of Science LL.d Doctor of Laws D.D. Doctor of Divinity (the …
How can I find out if someone really holds a doctoral degree?
Sep 21, 2015 · We're currently interviewing candidates at my company and I'd like to verify if some of them really have the academic degrees they claim. One in particular claims a doctoral …