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Doctor of Philosophy
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Doctor of Philosophy
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(Social Science / Education) a doctorate awarded for original research in any subject except law, medicine, or theology Abbreviations PhD DPhil
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Noun1.Doctor of Philosophy - a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge
doctor's degree, doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
Ph.D., PhD - a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
DPhil - a British doctorate


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HTM-Undergraduate courses (Bachelors of Science, Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Commerce) and HTM-Graduate courses (Masters of Business Administration, Masters or Science, or a Doctorate of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism Management) are available in the following areas of study: 1- Event Management, Entertainment Management and Tourist Attractions Management.
Einstein, who revolutionised physics, was awarded the doctorate of philosophy by the University of Zurich's mathematics and natural sciences department after finishing his doctoral thesis titled "A new determination of molecular dimensions" which explains how the size of atoms could be determined.
He also holds a Master of Arts and a Doctorate of Philosophy, both in Education, from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California.
 
 
 
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