Doctorate Degree
A doctorate is the highest degree you can earn in an academic field or profession. Earning your doctorate can help advance your career and increase your salary, while also showing others that you’re an expert in your subject area.
In this article, we’ll review the two different types of doctorate degrees, the areas you can study, and the benefits of graduating with a doctorate.
Medical Degree
A Bachelor of Medical Sciences (MD, DMD, BSN, BMedSci, BMedSc, BSc(Med), BMSc) is an undergraduate academic degree involving study of a variety of disciplines related to human health leading to an in depth understanding of human biology and associated research skills such as study design, statistics and laboratory techniques.
Postgraduate (Master) Degree
Postgraduate degrees are also often simply called “graduate degrees,” a term used to describe master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees. According to information from the US Census Bureau, the number of people with postgraduate degrees has more than doubled since 2000, with more than 21 million Americans having a master's degree, and another 4.5 million or more having a doctoral degree .
Getting a postgraduate degree may open new career opportunities or increase your earning potential. To help you make the best decision based on your goals and interests, we’ve gathered some key information.
Undergraduate Degree (bachelor)
An undergraduate degree is a credential you typically pursue after high school. In the Most Countries, undergraduate degrees include associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees. Three main institutions typically offer undergraduate degree programs: universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges.