Doctoral degree definition

Doctoral degree a third cycle higher education qualification issued in accordance with the legislation of one of the Parties and belonging to its higher education system, that relates to level 8 of the EQF.
Doctoral degree means that the essential defining requirement of the research project for graduation purposes is an original contribution to a field of study at a theoretical, conceptual or analytical level in addition to proficiency in research methods and exercise of independent and critical ability.
Doctoral degree means an earned Ph.D. or other degree formally recognised as equivalent to an earned Ph.D.

Examples of Doctoral degree in a sentence

  • Eligible teachers undertaking study for an approved Master or Doctoral degree will be eligible for the RCX allowance prescribed in Schedule 1.


More Definitions of Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree means a credential issued to students who complete a program consisting of a bachelor's degree plus at least ninety (90) semester hours of graduate credit, one hundred and thirty-five (135) quarter hours of graduate credit, or the equivalent.
Doctoral degree means a credential issued to students who complete a program consisting of a bachelor's degree plus at least ninety (90) semester hours or one hundred thirty-five
Doctoral degree in Schedule "H" must be an earned doctorate.
Doctoral degree means a degree awarded for successful completion of at least 2 years of study beyond the master's level, including completion of a thesis or dissertation.
Doctoral degree means both a Doctor of Philosophy and a Professional Doctorate unless otherwise specified.
Doctoral degree. – means the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or any other research Doctoral degree (including a Doctoral Research Degree) as approved by the Academic Board. Higher Doctoral Awards are specifically excluded from these Rules (refer to Curtin University of Technology Academic Award Structures Policies and Procedures).
Doctoral degree means any earned Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education degree 14 or equivalent from an accredited institution.