postgraduate
[/ˌpoʊstˈɡrædʒuət/]
noun/adjectivepl: postgraduates
pós-graduado
1. A student who has completed an undergraduate degree and is pursuing advanced studies at a higher level
She is a postgraduate student pursuing a master's degree in biology.
Ela é uma estudante de pós-graduação cursando um mestrado em biologia.
2. Relating to or denoting studies pursued after obtaining an undergraduate degree
The university offers several postgraduate programs in engineering.
A universidade oferece vários programas de pós-graduação em engenharia.
3. A person who has completed postgraduate studies
Many postgraduates go on to pursue careers in research and academia.
Muitos pós-graduados prosseguem para carreiras em pesquisa e academia.
In the United States and Brazil, the term 'postgraduate' typically refers to students pursuing master's degrees or PhDs after completing their undergraduate (bachelor's) degree. In Brazil specifically, the term 'pós-graduação' encompasses both master's (mestrado) and doctoral (doutorado) programs. The postgraduate experience is highly valued in academic and professional contexts in both countries, often leading to specialized career paths and higher earning potential.
NYC Slang
grad student, post-grad
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