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Doctor of Philosophy

vr.tr.doctor-of-philosophy · XCT.QLT

Let an agent explain the Doctor of Philosophy degree and its requirements, describe how doctoral programmes work across countries and fields, support prospective and current candidates in general terms, and describe careers and history.

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Purpose and description

Let an agent explain the Doctor of Philosophy degree and its requirements, describe how doctoral programmes work across countries and fields, support prospective and current candidates in general terms, and describe careers and history.

The most common doctoral degree, awarded by universities for original research presented in a dissertation or thesis and defended before examiners, in fields from economics, anthropology and nursing to applied mathematics, epidemiology and engineering, after coursework and supervised research typically lasting several years; the degree qualifies holders for academic and research careers and is regulated by university statutes and national qualification frameworks.

What it is for: A research doctorate.

It can be explain requirements; describe programmes across countries; support candidates generally; describe careers and history.

Distinguishing features

Original research

Dissertation and defence

Supervision

Field-independent title

What it looks like

Not physical; a degree conferred by ceremony and diploma.

How it is recognised

Research doctorate with dissertation

Awarded in most fields

Professional doctorates and honorary doctorates are distinct

Related models

is a kind of - category

doctorate

is a kind of - category

academic degree

is related to - academic careers

educator

is related to - a profession often requiring a doctorate

psychologist

In practice

Families and kinds

PhDs in sciences and engineering

PhDs in humanities and social sciences

PhDs in health fields such as nursing and epidemiology

PhD by publication

joint and industrial PhDs

Standards and regulation

University statutes and doctoral regulations

National qualification frameworks

Research integrity and ethics standards

Failure modes and hazards

Attrition and mental health strain

Supervision problems

Diploma mills and fraudulent degrees

Also called

Doctor of Philosophy in Economicsdoctorate in anthropologyDoctor of Philosophy in NursingPh.D. in applied mathematicsPhD in Epidemiology and BiostatisticsDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringDoctor of Philosophy in RoboticsPhD in aesthetics, philosophy and history of artDoctor of Philosophy in Sports MedicinePhD in PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy in Library and Information ScienceDoctor of Philosophy in Applied LinguisticsDoctor of Philosophy in EducationDoctor of Philosophy in MathematicsDoctor of Philosophy in chemistryDoctor of Philosophy in library sciencedoctorate in canon lawPhilosophiae doctor (Norway)Doctor of Philosophy in MedicineDoctor of Philosophy in Art HistoryDoctor of Philosophy in GovernmentDanish PhDDoctor of Philosophy in Physicsdoctor of philosophydoctorate in FranceMD-PhDDr. phil.PhD in PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy by PublicationDoctor of Philosophy in Inorganic ChemistryDoctor of Philosophy in HistoryPhD-MBAPhD in ManagementDoctor of Philosophy in PhilologyDoctor of architecturePhD in Mechanical EngineeringDoctor of Philosophy in Electrical EngineeringPhD in computer scienceSarjana 3

Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Source repository Registry entry point

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Understand What a PhD is.

Definitions.

Requirements

Requirements and structure.

Requirements

Requirements.

  1. What does a PhD require, from admission and coursework to research, dissertation and defence? definition
  2. How does it differ from professional and honorary doctorates? definition

Countries

Variation by country.

Countries

Countries.

  1. How do PhD programmes differ across countries in length, structure and funding? provenance
  2. Which entry fits a specific national system? action
Pursue Pursuing a PhD.

Practice.

Apply

Applying and funding.

Apply

Applying.

  1. How can someone apply for a PhD and find funding and a supervisor? provenance
  2. Which entry fits research funding? action

Progress

Progress and wellbeing.

Progress

Progress.

  1. What does research say about doctoral progress, supervision and mental health, and what support exists? provenance
  2. Is someone in distress, needing support services? boundary
After Careers and value.

Context.

Careers

Careers.

Careers

Careers.

  1. What careers do PhD holders pursue in academia, industry and government, according to surveys? provenance
  2. Which entry fits academic careers? action

Debates

Debates.

Debates

Debates.

  1. What debates exist about PhD numbers, working conditions and reform, with positions attributed? provenance
  2. Is the presentation neutral? boundary
Learn History and integrity.

Education.

History

History of the degree.

History

History.

  1. How did the PhD develop from medieval doctorates through the German research university to its global spread? provenance
  2. Which references are standard? provenance

Integrity

Integrity and fraud.

Integrity

Integrity.

  1. How are research integrity and degree authenticity ensured, and how are fraudulent degrees identified? provenance
  2. Which misconceptions arise? provenance

What the second pass must settle

  • Should each field PhD be a separate entry?
  • How should national frameworks be linked?
  • How should candidate support resources be linked?
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