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graduate course

[/ˈɡræd.u.ət kɔːrs/]
nounpl: graduate courses
curso de pós-graduação
1. An advanced academic course taken by students who have completed their undergraduate degree, typically leading to a master's or doctoral degree
She enrolled in a graduate course in molecular biology.
Ela se inscreveu em um curso de pós-graduação em biologia molecular.
2. A university program or class designed for students pursuing postgraduate studies
Graduate courses require more research and independent study than undergraduate courses.
Os cursos de pós-graduação exigem mais pesquisa e estudo independente do que os cursos de graduação.
Synonyms
postgraduate coursemaster's courseadvanced degree program
Antonyms
undergraduate coursebachelor's course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso de pós-graduação
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
curso de mestrado/doutorado
More specific reference to master's or doctoral courses
Portugal
curso de pós-graduação
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
mestrado
Commonly used for master's level graduate courses

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the books
crack the books
advance one's education
pursue higher education
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