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What is the difference between PhD and DSC?

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Denton Perez

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Denton Perez, Professor, High School, Utah

Answered Dec 03, 2020

One significant difference between Ph.D. and DSC is the fields with which they can be associated. Ph.D. means that you are a doctor of something, like psychology or law, for example. On the other hand, DSC can only be associated with a science or engineering field. You can also obtain a Ph.D. in these two fields, as many people do.

These two degrees are controversial in the sense that a Ph.D. could be the more respected degree in one country, and then it is the exact opposite in another. Both are high learning degrees that can take you places. However, Ph.D. seems to be a bit more respected due to its popularity. Many people do not know what someone with a DSC degree can do because they are not adequately informed.

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Christian Jackson

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Christian Jackson, Content Developer, Austin

Answered Aug 06, 2020

One of the significant differences between Ph.D. and DSc is the fields with which they are correlated. This correlation is contingent upon in which country you are. A DSc can be obtained if you are studying science or engineering, and a DSc is a Doctor of Science.

However, with a Ph.D., you can work with any field of study. You can also get a Ph.D. before procuring your DSc. Any country that has an adequate education system also provides Ph.D. degrees. People in Europe often consider DSc as a higher degree compared to Ph.D.

However, in other countries, having a Ph.D. and an impressive portfolio is the gold standard. Ph.D. and DSc are the two significant degrees at the top of the education pyramid. The considerable difference is which fields of study in which they are experienced.

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O. Bickis

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O. Bickis, Corporate employee, MBA, Stockton

Answered Aug 04, 2020

When you say Ph.D., this used to be something that is related to having a doctorate in philosophy but over the past years, this has also changed to be awarded to anyone who has managed to get masters from any subject. When you say DSc, this is a doctorate.

This is given to anyone who has earned this from mastering a certain science subject. Take note that this will not be awarded to people who have mastered law, literature, divinity, or even music. There are different doctorates that are given to those who have mastered these subjects. In England, getting a Dsc is higher than getting a doctorate.

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K. Galatia

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Answered Jul 31, 2020

A degree can bring many financial and social benefits to a person's life. It can increase the number of job opportunities they have, as well as increase their salary and their stature in society. Two of the many types of degrees that a person can obtain are PhDs and DScs. Ph.D. is for Doctor of Philosophy. DSC is an abbreviation for Doctor of Sciences. Between the two, PhDs are more widely known about DScs. A reason for this is that PhDs are related to all fields, while DScs are only related to engineering and sciences. On the contrary, DSc is a better degree to hold than a Ph.D.
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Naheed Mir

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Naheed Mir, Owner & CEO, BA Economics

Answered Jul 23, 2020

A Ph.D. is a doctorate in philosophy and can be awarded for any subject. A DSC is a doctorate in science, and it can not be awarded in literature, law, divinity, or music; all of them have their own dedicated higher doctorate.

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