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'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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Received an informal PhD offer then was ghosted. What happened?
Dec 13, 2025 · I received an informal PhD offer from a PI in Canada (in a biological field) over email just over a month ago ("I am happy to offer you a fully-funded position...") …
phd - What's the difference between a Doctor of Computer …
Apr 17, 2017 · A Ph.D is a Doctor of Philosophy. A Doctor of Computer Science is likewise a doctorate, but it is not a Doctor of Philosophy. Likewise, one could get a Ph.D in law, which is …