Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or Dr.Phil.; Latin Philosophiae Doctor or Doctor Philosophiae) is the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study by universities in most countries. Ph.D.s are awarded for programs across the whole breadth of academic fields.

Pronunciation

• Ph.D. - /ˌpiːeɪtʃˈdiː/
• PhD - /ˌpiːeɪtʃˈdiː/
• D.Phil. - /ˌdiːfɪlˈɒsəfi/
• Dr.Phil. - /ˌdɒktər fɪlˈɒsəfi/

Etymology

The term "philosophy" does not refer solely to the field or academic discipline of philosophy, but is used in a broader sense in accordance with its original Greek meaning, which is "love of wisdom". In most of Europe, all fields were traditionally known as philosophy, the doctorate of philosophy adheres to this ancient convention, even though the Ph.D. is not always awarded for the study of philosophy.

Related Terms

• Academic degree
• Postgraduate education
• Dissertation
• Thesis
• Doctorate

See Also

• Master's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Postdoctoral researcher

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Doctor of Philosophy
• Wikipedia's article - Doctor of Philosophy

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