What is the full form of PhD ?

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy


PhD, sometimes also call by other abbreviations Ph.D., D.Phil., or simply DPhil, in different countries. A person who achieve a doctorate degree may be referred to as a doctor or "Dr." in front of his or her name.

Most PhD degrees require the completion of coursework, comprehensive exams, and a dissertation. It is one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by any university. It is an advanced research field that fosters the development of independent research skills.


You can opt for Ph.D. in almost any field like :-

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Health care management
  • Organizational behavior
  • Statistics
  • Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics