janh Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) I notice there are Doctor of Science (SD) and PhD in some of the Epidemiology programme, such as Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health ONLY provide SD Epi programme, as could be found in the below website. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/admissions/eligibility-requirements/#degrees I just wonder if there is any substantial difference between SD and PhD. Thank you. Edited May 16, 2015 by janh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeee1923 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 There usually is not that significant or any difference between the Sc.D. and PhD degrees. Some institutions have slightly different requirements but the degrees are ~ equivalent, except in parts of Europe where the Sc.D. may be seen as the degree that comes after a PhD. From what I've heard, the PhD is just the more commonly awarded research degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janh Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 There usually is not that significant or any difference between the Sc.D. and PhD degrees. Some institutions have slightly different requirements but the degrees are ~ equivalent, except in parts of Europe where the Sc.D. may be seen as the degree that comes after a PhD. From what I've heard, the PhD is just the more commonly awarded research degree. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntriguedStudent Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I also believe that Harvard is transitioning their SD programs to PhD. But as mentioned above, they are essentially the same degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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