postgraduate degree
[pōst-ˈgra-jə-wət dɪˈɡriː]
nounpl: postgraduate degrees
grau de pós-graduação
1. An academic qualification awarded by a university or college upon completion of a program of study beyond the undergraduate level, such as a master's degree or doctorate
She pursued a postgraduate degree in molecular biology after completing her undergraduate studies.
Ela cursou um grau de pós-graduação em biologia molecular após concluir seus estudos de graduação.
2. Any advanced academic credential obtained after earning a bachelor's degree
Many professionals seek a postgraduate degree to advance their careers.
Muitos profissionais buscam um grau de pós-graduação para avançar suas carreiras.
In Brazil, postgraduate education (pós-graduação) is highly valued for career advancement and is increasingly pursued by professionals. The term encompasses both Master's programs (mestrado) and Doctoral programs (doutorado). In the USA, postgraduate degrees are commonly pursued immediately after undergraduate studies or later in one's career, with significant emphasis on both research-based and professional master's programs (MBA, MEd, etc.). The UK and Commonwealth countries often use the term 'postgraduate' more frequently than Americans, who may prefer 'graduate degree.'
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