Doctoral degree definition

Doctoral degree a third cycle higher education qualification issued in accordance with the legislation of one of the Parties and belonging to its higher education system, that relates to level 8 of the EQF.

Doctoral degree means that the essential defining requirement of the research project for graduation purposes is an original contribution to a field of study at a theoretical, conceptual or analytical level in addition to proficiency in research methods and exercise of independent and critical ability.

Doctoral degree means an earned Ph.D. or other degree formally recognised as equivalent to an earned Ph.D.

Examples of Doctoral degree in a sentence

• Students can be engaged on the project and paid an annual stipend of €6,000 when reading for a Master’s degree or an annual stipend of €8,000 when reading for a Doctoral degree.

• A holder of a Doctoral degree from an accredited university or college, AND who is licensed in the State of Georgia AND who has specialized training in developmental disabilities OR one year of experience in evaluating or providing psychological services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

• Every candidate for the senior (unsupervised) Doctoral degree through research shall be required to submit a thesis or a portfolio embodying a collection of published work, representing a significant contribution of knowledge and showing evidence of originality and clarity of thought, and of application of research methods appropriate to the particular field of study.

• The material from the Masters dissertation may then be used towards the Doctoral degree.

• Candidates may not submit work previously submitted as a thesis for the Doctoral degree.

More Definitions of Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree means a credential issued to students who complete a program consisting of a bachelor's degree plus at least ninety (90) semester hours of graduate credit, one hundred and thirty-five (135) quarter hours of graduate credit, or the equivalent.

Doctoral degree means a credential issued to students who complete a program consisting of a bachelor's degree plus at least ninety (90) semester hours or one hundred thirty-five

Doctoral degree. – means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or any other research Doctoral degree (including a Doctoral Research Degree) as approved by the Academic Board. Higher Doctoral Awards are specifically excluded from these Rules (refer to Curtin University of Technology Academic Award Structures Policies and Procedures).

Doctoral degree in Schedule "H" must be an earned doctorate.

Doctoral degree means both a Doctor of Philosophy and a Professional Doctorate unless otherwise specified.

Doctoral degree means a degree awarded for successful completion of at least 2 years of study beyond the master's level, including completion of a thesis or dissertation.

Doctoral degree means any earned Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education degree 15 or equivalent from an accredited institution.