
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 than a PhD, in …
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 you don't …
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. Doctor of Letters) …
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 and publications?
What degrees are higher than a PhD? - Academia Stack Exchange
Sep 8, 2018 · The answers and comments to this question along with the wikipedia entry suggest that the DTech degree is "higher" than a PhD in the UK. This is the first time I've heard of an academic …
What's the tangible benefit of titles like FBCS, CEng, FRSE, FIET ...
Mar 18, 2024 · I am an associate professor in computer science. I see a lot of academics with titles like FBCS, CEng, FRSE, FIET, FREng. I was wondering, what's the tangible benefit of these titles? I …
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 have see...
Are there differences between SM, MS, MSc, MSci degrees?
Dec 17, 2014 · While all these degrees fall under the category of Master of Science there are technical differences in the course content. In general you should always refer to your degree by its actual …
How to address a professor in letter? - Academia Stack Exchange
When writing letter to an academic professor (not necessarily from student to professor), what is the appropriate way to address his/her title? I have seen in letters using Dear Prof. X even when...
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 highest) …