Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (/poʊstˈɡrædʒuət/), also known as graduate education in North America, refers to a degree or a program that requires the completion of an undergraduate degree for admission. The term originates from the Latin post, meaning "after", and gradus, meaning "step", thus signifying a step beyond the undergraduate degree.
Etymology
The term "postgraduate" is derived from the Latin words "post", meaning "after", and "gradus", meaning "step". It is used to describe the academic study or training undertaken after obtaining an undergraduate degree.
Related Terms
- Undergraduate: A student pursuing a bachelor's degree.
- Master's Degree: A postgraduate degree typically requiring 1-2 years of study after the undergraduate degree.
- Doctorate: The highest level of academic degree, often requiring several years of postgraduate study.
- Residency (medicine): A stage of postgraduate medical training that usually follows the internship year.
- Fellowship (medicine): A period of medical training after a residency.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Postgraduate
- Wikipedia's article - Postgraduate
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