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  1. 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 …

  2. When does one go for a double doctorate? - Academia Stack …

    In 1985, he obtained his DSc (Eng) in Materials Engineering from Wits and another DSc (Eng) qualification from the University of Cape Town. In 2001, he obtained a D.Eng, degree from …

  3. phd - How to address a doctoral candidate who is ABD (All but ...

    How does one address a doctoral candidate who completed all his/here requirements except the dissertation? Would they be referred to as Doctor? Or is there another title? In the past, I …

  4. How old is too old for a PhD? - Academia Stack Exchange

    A PhD is not a DSc. The latter is all but forgotten and the former is often used as if it were the latter. All of this is a bit strange and the result of a convoluted history, but this is where things …

  5. thesis - Repeating abbreviation in body text if already in chapter ...

    Nov 14, 2015 · The abbreviation in my example (DSC) is an example of such an abbreviation; it's well known, perhaps not as ubiquitous as say, LASER, SCUBA, or RADAR. In a case like …

  6. Importance of GPA and GRE scores for grad school admissions

    Yes. Both are schools in the Washington DC area and both programs are comp sci/info sec. One is a PhD program and the other a DSc. Which is why, I suspect, that the programs have such …

  7. etiquette - How do you address holders of non-Ph.D. doctorates …

    It is customary to call Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) holders by the prefix "Dr.", but I wonder whether the same holds for other doctorates, such as Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) or Doctor of …

  8. Why do people do a postdoc, rather than getting another PhD?

    Sep 2, 2023 · 0 Amassing degrees at the same level of attainment (multiple BSs's, multiple MSc's, multiple PhD's) is frowned upon in many disciplines - even though in particular circumstances …

  9. Difference between 'PhD by Published Work' VS 'h.c. PhD' VS 'Dr …

    I have just learned of the 'PhD by published works' which appears to be a fairly common program for schools in the UK. Is this similar to an honoris causa conferral or is it some separate program?

  10. Graduation Robes - What accolades does this guy have?

    Sep 14, 2017 · I am currently at my brother's graduation ceremony at Adelaide University, and in the Professor's/Post-grad seating area, sits a man fully in green. What does this special gown …