MPhil is at a lower academic level than a PhD and requires only that you undertake a period of postgraduate study leading to the production of a satisfactory thesis. MPhil research tends to involve routine approaches designed to answer straightforward questions. The MPhil also differs by nominally taking one year, rather the three for a PhD, and thus also involve less work overall.

There is no project on the current PhD list which interests you, or which is likely to win support from your industrial or other sponsor; There are PhD topics of interest, but you would like to propose a study that would be more relevant to your own country or region; You would like to propose a study that uses the School's expertise and facilities, but for some novel application, or in a new combination. See similar questions...

In exceptional circumstances, even if you have UG degree, we may consider your application provided, are you found to be an excellent student with exceptional skills & achievements. If your Master's degree is not recognized for research training, or if you do not have a Master's degree, we would expect you to follow a study programme, which would be put together for you. Additional course work can be added and compensate the qualification required for exceptional students of talents. See similar questions...

Please refer to the "General Information and Instructions" provided in the first page of the paper application form for the list of application documents required. Applicants who wish to submit their applications online may also refer to the webpage "Documents to Support an Application". All application documents should reach the Graduate School before the application deadline. Documents once submitted will not be returned. You may apply to the MPhil/PhD programme in more than one department. See similar questions...

MPhil and PhD are research programmes which focus on research work. These programmes require applicants to have sound research background. The award of the degree depends mainly on the assessment of the thesis. Students are normally required to take around 5 to 10 courses which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis only. The purpose of the courses is to help students prepare for their theses. See similar questions...

MPhil/PhD applicants are normally required to have a Masters degree and/or an undergraduate degree in any relevant subject with exceptional skills & achievements. See similar questions...

PsyD stands for "Doctor of Psychology," and PhD stands for "Doctor of Philosophy." Traditionally, psychologists have earned a PhD in psychology, but in recent years, the PsyD has become a popular alternative for individuals who want clinical training and have relatively little interest in research. Because social psychology is grounded heavily in research, there is no PsyD that pertains to social psychology. See similar questions...

The Pharm.D. program emphasizes the professional practice of pharmacy. Graduates of the Pharm.D. program become eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy upon passing the licensure examination. The Ph.D. degree program emphasizes research in the area of pharmaceutics. Strong emphasis is placed on acquisition of research skills, experimental design, and solution of problems in the area of pharmaceutics. See similar questions...

The master's program develops professionals within organizational development, training fields and human resources. The doctoral program is more research intensive than the M.A. Students complete an intensive year-long research core, participate on a faculty-led research team in their second and third year, and complete a one-year placement and a research and dissertation sequence. This additional emphasis on research prepares students for higher-level positions and academic careers. See similar questions...

The Ph.D. is the highest degree awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University and the Th.D. is the highest degree awarded by the Faculty of Harvard Divinity School. Both programs are administered by the Committee on the Study of Religion, a standing committee of the FAS. Both the Th.D. and the Ph.D. programs are intended to prepare persons primarily for teaching and research in religion. In many respects, students in a particular field, e.g. See similar questions...

Both the PhD and ScD degrees represent outstanding achievement in the scholarship of discovery, signify a capacity for independent research, and are primarily degrees for those individuals with research and/or teaching as their goal. A university-wide Graduate Board oversees the granting of the PhD degree for all divisions of the University. See similar questions...

No, we will not admit an applicant who already holds a PhD degree (even if it is in a different area such as Physics or Math). No. If you have started a master's or doctoral program at another university, you cannot transfer classes or research credit with the intention of completing that degree at MIT. See similar questions...

PhD programs are generally focused on contributions of a theoretical nature. The DMIT at Lawrence Tech focuses on the innovative application of state of the art theories to practice, and is tailored for careers in senior IT management. It affords students the opportunity to seek out a problem situated in a real-world environment with the potential for an innovative IT-based solution.  See similar questions...

My Ed.D. degree is a doctorate in counseling. When I went to graduate school, there was a choice of a seeking a Ph.D. or an Ed.D. degree. Many psychologists who were planning to work in a psychiatric medical setting, typically a hospital, chose the Ph.D. route. Psychologists who were planning to work with people in the community chose to get an Ed.D. degree. When I moved to California and applied for licensing, the Board of Psychology evaluated my course work and internships. See similar questions...

MPhil score of 70% is usually required to secure a progression to the PhD, although those interested in pursuing the specialist MPhil entry route into the PhD programme should note that the Technology Policy MPhil does not automatically count towards your PhD. PhD progression policy and its implementation is controlled by the Judge Business School PhD Committee, separate from the administration of the Technology Policy MPhil degree. See similar questions...

It is possible to apply for more than one of the degree programmes that the Department offers. However, you will need to submit a separate set of application materials for each programme that you apply for. See similar questions...

The MPhil is intended for students wishing to complete a PhD. You can also directly apply for PhD. Students are initially registered as MPhil students and are upgraded to PhD status upon completion of an introduction and two chapters of acceptable PhD quality. Students who do not wish to complete their PhDs or whose work is not of PhD standard may elect to submit an MPhil thesis instead. See similar questions...

The Ph.D. stands for “Doctor of Philosophy”. It is the highest terminal degree within the disciplines that offer a Ph.D. The Ph.D. is different from professional degrees which include the M.D. (medical), J.D (law), D.D.S. (dentistry), D.V.M (veterinary medicine), etc. The McNair Program does not serve students who intend to pursue a professional degree. See similar questions...

While there is a great deal of overlap between the programs, the PsyD.'s training emphasis is on the practice of psychology and the Ph.D. emphasizes research. See similar questions...

Unlike a "1 + 3" programme, where a one-year Masters degree is followed by a three-year PhD, the New Route PhD integrates Masters study with the research project, research skills and training, and cohort activities. This means that candidates undertaking a New Route PhD typically complete the Masters degree during Year 2, to take account of the other activities undertaken in Year 1 in addition to the coursework for the Masters degree. See similar questions...