The full name of phd is doctor of philosophy. PhD, or DPhil for short, is an academic doctor and one of the senior academic titles, which is recognized as the highest academic title in the academic framework of the world.

Brief introduction of doctor of philosophy

The owner of a doctor of philosophy is not necessarily a philosophy major. The so-called doctor of philosophy means that the owner has a considerable understanding of the theory, content and development of his own knowledge, can conduct independent research and make achievements in the academic field. Therefore, doctors of philosophy can be awarded to doctoral graduates in almost any subject.

However, doctoral graduates in some disciplines usually have specialized academic titles. For example, doctoral graduates in engineering science are often called Dr. Deng in engineering, and doctoral graduates in education are often called Dr. Deng in education? (Ed。 D) wait. What is more special is the doctor of law.

Doctor of Law/Doctor of Law is usually a basic degree, not an advanced academic title for law students who already have bachelor's degrees in other disciplines. In addition, a doctor of literature (D Litt) is usually honorary, and its owner is usually a scholar who already has another doctorate.