SD and PhD

[janh]

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

[eeee1923]

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.

[janh]

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.

[IntriguedStudent]

I also believe that Harvard is transitioning their SD programs to PhD. But as mentioned above, they are essentially the same degree.