Doctorate

Adoctorateis a higherdegreeearned by passing a doctoral dissertation at a university. Usually, it refers to aDoctor of Philosophy,but it can also be anDoctor of Medicineor anJuris Doctor.There are different levels of doctorate including professional doctorate such asDoctor of Pharmacy,Juris Doctor (professional degree in law) and higher doctorates that require unique, independent research such as Doctor of Laws, Ph.Ds and Doctor of Science. Colleges often give honorary doctorates to famous people whospeakthere.