doctor's degree
[/ˈdɑːktərz dɪˈɡriː/]
nounpl: doctor's degrees
doutorado
1. The highest academic degree awarded by universities, typically requiring original research and a dissertation
She earned her doctor's degree in molecular biology from Harvard University.
Ela obteve seu doutorado em biologia molecular pela Universidade de Harvard.
2. An advanced postgraduate qualification that demonstrates expertise in a specific field of study
A doctor's degree usually takes 4-7 years to complete after earning a bachelor's degree.
Um doutorado geralmente leva 4-7 anos para ser concluído após obter um bacharelado.
In the United States, a doctor's degree (particularly a PhD) is considered the terminal degree in most academic fields and is essential for university teaching positions. In Brazil, the doutorado is similarly valued in academic and research contexts. The term 'doctor' in this context refers to the academic qualification, not a medical doctor (médico).
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