Question about doctorate vs. PhD?
A doctorate is the highest degree awarded in a university. A PhD is a type of doctorate. PhD is the abbreviation for Doctor of Philosophy. An MD is a Doctor of Medicine. An EdD is a Doctor of Education. There are many types of doctorates. The PhD is the only type of doctorate that is recognized in every country, however. It has a long history dating back hundreds of years. PhDs began in Germany. Most other types of doctorates were created in the 20th century, and most were created in the US. There are two broad fields of doctorates: research degrees and professional degrees. The PhD is a research degree. A person gets a PhD by conducting a major research project and answering a question that no one has ever answered before. The MD is an example of a professional degree. A person gets an MD by learning how to be a professional physician. They do not have to conduct a research project. In general, a person can get a PhD in almost any field of study. There is no PhD in medicine or pharmac
