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Doctor of Philosophy

Doc·tor of Phi·los·o·phy


noun 
Definition:
 
highest university degree: the highest level of university degree, awarded to somebody who has successfully completed a lengthy piece of original research. A Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded in any subject except law, theology, or medicine.

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