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Phd Nedir? Phd Açılımı Ve Nasıl Yapılır Bilgi

Güncelleme Tarihi: Mayıs 11, 2021 00:25

Günümüzde eğitim hayatında pek çok akademik eğitimler bulunmaktadır. Üniversite mezunu olan kişiler kendilerini geliştirmek için pek çok akademik eğitimlere başvurular. Bunlardan birisi de Phd olmaktadır. Peki Phd nedir? Phd açılımı ve nasıl yapılır hakkındaki bilgileri sizlere detaylıca derledik.

Öğrencilerin en çok merak ettiği konulardan birisi de akademik eğitimlerdir. Üniversite sonrasında yüksek lisans ve doktora gibi pek çok akademik eğitimler yer almaktadır. Burada ise karşımıza Phd çıkmaktadır.

Phd akademik eğitimin son aşaması olarak bilinmektedir. Günümüzde yaygın olarak karşımıza çıkan eğitimlerden birisi de Phd doktora programıdır. Akademik eğitimlerde başarılı olan kişiler için yüksek lisans ve devamında Phd, diğer adı ile doktora programına katılmaya hak kazanmaktadırlar.

Phd Açılımı

Phd günümüzde yaygın olarak yapılan doktora akademik eğitimidir. Dünya üzerinde geçerliliği olan bu eğitime sahip olan tüm kişiler tüm üniversitelere başvurabilme hakkı kazanırlar. Doctor Of Philosophy'nin kısaltması olan Phd'ye başvuran kişiler üniversitelerde akademik kariyerlerinin yanı sıra dünya üzerinde de bir standarda sahip olabilmek için bu programı tercih ederler.

Phd Nasıl Yapılır?

Phd programına başvurmak isteyen pek çok kişi bulunmaktadır. Fakat bı programa başvurabilmek için lisans eğitimi ve ardından yüksek lisans eğitiminin tamamlanması gerekir. Fakat bazı istisnai durumlar da mevcuttur. Bu durumlardan birisi üniversitelerde başarılı lisan eğitimini yapan kişiler mezun olduktan sonra doktora programlarına katılabilirler.

Phd yapabilmek için öğrencilerin not ortalamalarının iyi olması gerekir. Not ortalaması iyi olan öğrencilerin başvurabilecekleri üniversite sayıları da artmaktadır. Bunun dışında iyi bir not ortalamasına sahip olmak iyi üniversitelerde Phd yapma imkanı da sağlamaktadır.

Doktora diğer adı ile Phd programları genellikle 3 ile 5 yıl aralığında değişmektedir. Ayrıca doktora öğrencilerin yapması gereken bir araştırma süreçleri de bulunmaktadır.

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PhD Nedir? Doktora Derecesi Nasıl Alınır?

Yüksek lisans öğrencilerinin akademik kariyerlerine devam etmek istemesi önlerine bir soru çıkarıyor. PHD nedir, doktora derecesi nasıl alınır? Haydi öğrenelim.

PhD’nin tarihi ile başlayalım

Eğitimin evrildiği 19. yüzyıl dönemlerinde Almanya’nın modern araştırma üniversitesi tarafından bir derece olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Yüksek lisans eğitiminden sonra gereken yeterlilik sağlanırsa öğrenciler en yüksek akademik rütbe olan doktora derecesini almaya aday olabileceklerdir.

PHD, yani yabancı ismiyle Doctor of Philosophy , doktora derecesi olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Eski Yunancaya göre Felsefe Doktoru olarak olarak çevirilmektedir. Lisans programlarını ve yüksek lisans eğitminin derecesini başarıyla elde eden öğrenciler, ilgili bilim dalında doktora yapabilmektedirler. Buradan sonra alınan başarı, uluslararası geçerliliğe sahip olan bilim doktoru veya Doctor of Philosophy olarak unvan kişiye kazandırılmaktadır.

PHD nasıl yapılır?

PHD yapmak isteyen öğrenciler için sağlamak zorunda olması gereken bazı şartlar bulunmaktadır. Akademik kariyerlerinin devamı için bu şartları sağlayan adaylar doktora programına başlayabilirler. Peki, gelelim doktora nasıl yapılır sorusunun cevabına. Doktoranın amacı ; öğrencilere bağımsız araştırma yapabilme, bilimsel konuları takip edebilme ve katma değer sağlayabilme, bunun sonucunda araştırma sonuçlarına göre bilimsel tez çalışması yürütebilme ve bu tezi sunma yeteneği kazandıracaktır.

PHD başvuru şartları nelerdir?

PHD başvurusu yapabilmek için öğrencileri bekleyen bazı şartlar vardır. Bu şartlar üniversiteden üniversiteye ve ülkeden ülkeye değişkenlik göstermektedir. Ortalama olarak doktora programına başvurmak için aşağıdaki başvuru şartlarını yerine getirmelidir:

• Yabancı dil sınavları yeterlilik sınavına girerek istenen puanı elde etmek,
• Lisans eğitimi ve yüksek lisanslarını iyi bir ortalama ile bitirebilmek,
• Yüksek lisans not ortalaması minimum 3.00 olarak kabul edilmektedir,
• 55 ALES puanına sahip olmak,
• Yurtdışı yüksek lisans eğitimi için IELTS veya TOEFL sınavlarında yeterlilik sağlamak.

Phd candidate ne demek

PHD candidate, Türkçe’ye çevirilmek istenirse bize Doktor adayı sonucunu verecektir. Yani gerekli yeterlilikleri tamamladıktan sonra doktoraya başlayan adaylar doktor adayı, PHD candidate veya doktora öğrencisi olarak adlandırılmaktadır.

PHD araştırma süreçleri nelerdir?

PHD araştırma süreçleri, genel olarak aşağıdaki gibi sıralanmaktadır:

• Kaynak tarama
• Araştırma konusunun detaylandırılarak belirlenmesi
• Başlık belirlenmesi (Introduction)
• Özet (Konuyu basit bir şekilde anlatan yazı)
• Araştırma konusu içeriği (Research Context)
• Araştırma soruları (Research Questions)
• Araştırma yöntemi (Research Metodology)
• Araştırma süresi (Research Timeline)
• Bibliyografi (References/ Bibliography)

Türkiye’de kaç kişi PHD yapıyor?

2022 YÖK verilerine göre Türkiye’de toplam 109540 kişi doktora programına kayıtlıdır. Bu kişilerden 53361 kişi kız, 56179 kişi ise erkek öğrencidir.

PHD'nin önemi nedir?

PhD'nin önemi oldukça geniştir ve farklı açılardan değerlendirilebilir. İşte PhD'nin önemine dair bazı anahtar noktalar:

• Uzmanlık Alanında Derinlemesine Bilgi: PhD programları, öğrencilere uzmanlık alanlarında derinlemesine bilgi ve uzmanlık kazandırır. Bu sayede, öğrenciler kapsamlı ve detaylı bir şekilde çalıştıkları konuda uzmanlaşarak, o alandaki en güncel bilgileri ve gelişmeleri takip edebilirler.
• Yenilikçi Araştırma Yeteneği: PhD öğrencileri, orijinal ve yenilikçi araştırmalar yapma becerisi kazanırlar. Bu sayede, bilgi birikimini artırırken aynı zamanda yeni bilgiler ve teoriler üretebilirler. Bu tür araştırmalar, bilimsel ve akademik topluluğun ilerlemesine katkı sağlar.
• Akademik Kariyer İmkanları: PhD, akademik kariyerlerde önemli bir basamaktır. Doktora derecesine sahip olanlar, üniversitelerde öğretim üyeliği yapabilir ve araştırma merkezlerinde çalışabilirler. Ayrıca, doktora derecesi, akademik dünyadaki saygınlığı ve itibarı artırır.
• Mesleki Gelişim ve Liderlik: PhD programları, öğrencilere eleştirel düşünme, problem çözme, liderlik ve iletişim becerilerini geliştirme fırsatı sunar. Bu, mezunların hem akademik hem de iş dünyasında başarılı olmalarını sağlar.
• Toplumsal ve Ekonomik Katkı: PhD sahibi bireyler, topluma ve ekonomiye katkı sağlayan değerli bilgi ve uzmanlıkla donanmış olurlar. Yaptıkları araştırmalar ve çalışmalar, sosyal ve ekonomik problemlerin çözümünde önemli rol oynayabilir.

Doktora en erken kaç yılda biter?

Türkiye'deki doktora programlarının çoğu genellikle dört yıldır. Ancak, yurtdışında bu süre üç ila altı yıl arasında değişebilir. Dolayısıyla, doktora programlarının süresi ülkeye ve programın gerekliliklerine göre değişiklik gösterir. Türkiye'de doktora programları genellikle en az dört yıl sürerken, yurtdışında üç yıldan başlayıp altı yıla kadar uzayabilir.

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Bütünleşik doktora kaç yıl sürer?

Birleşik doktora programı, yüksek lisans ve doktora eğitimini tek bir çatı altında birleştiren bir öğrenim modelidir ve genellikle 5 yıl süresindedir. Bu programda, öğrenciler hem yüksek lisans hem de doktora düzeyindeki dersleri bir arada alır ve akademik çalışmalarını tamamlarlar. 5 yıl süresince yeterli akademik krediyi başarıyla tamamlayan öğrenciler, doktora derecesini elde etmeye hak kazanır ve mezun olurlar.

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PhD’nin açılımı nedir?

PhD açılımı Doctor of Philosophy ’dir. Türkiye ve dünyadaki en yüksek akademik rütbe doktora programıdır.

PhD kaç yıl sürer?

Türkiye’deki doktora programları 2 dönem doktora eğitimi, 6 dönem de bilimsel araştırma yani tez çalışmaları olarak toplamda 8 yarı dönem (4 yıl) gerçekleşmektedir. Yurtdışı üniversitelerinde bu süre değişkenlik göstermektedir. Örneğin İngiltere’de doktora programı 3 yıl, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri 'nde doktora eğitimi ortalama 4 yıl sürmektedir.

İş Başvurusu Maili Nasıl Yazılır?

PhD ünvanı nasıl kullanılır?

PhD ünvanı, doktora eğitimi alan kişilerin dersleri başarıyla tamamlamış, araştırma sonuçlarının (doktora tezi) başarılı bir şekilde onaylanmış kişilere verilen bir ünvandır.

Sizler için en çok aratılan konular PHD nedir, PHD açılımı nedir, PHD öğrencisi ne demek, Yüksek lisans PHD farkı gibi farklı soruların cevaplarını verdik. Umarız yararlı bilgiler edinebilmişsinizdir.

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Doctorate vs. PhD: Understanding the Key Differences [2024]

If you’re interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, you may wonder about the differences between a doctorate vs. PhD.

A doctorate and a PhD are both terminal degrees that allow you to develop specialized knowledge and skills in your chosen field. But these degrees typically have different areas of focus, requirements, and career outcomes.

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Understanding the difference between PhD and doctorate can help you pick the degree that most aligns with your career aspirations and interests.

What’s the Difference Between Doctorate vs. PhD Degrees?

A doctorate and a Ph.D. are the highest college degrees students can earn. Graduates of both types of programs receive the title of “doctor” and may qualify for specialized careers in their fields.

But, while doctorate programs focus on professional competencies and knowledge, PhD programs prioritize academic research.

What Is a Doctorate Degree?

A doctorate degree is a professional degree that enables students to become experts in a specific field or industry. This degree focuses on applying academic research and theories in the workplace to improve performance and solve problems.

Courses vary by field and program but typically emphasize professional skills like collaboration, leadership, and project management. Additionally, many doctorate programs require students to complete a capstone project that addresses real issues affecting their industry.

Graduates often qualify for advanced administrative, leadership, and managerial positions in their fields.

What Is a PhD Degree?

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an opportunity to strengthen your academic research skills and generate original knowledge. This degree trains students to become independent scholars who conduct cutting-edge research in their areas of expertise.

PhD curriculums cover advanced concepts and theories in a discipline. They also teach students qualitative and quantitative methodologies to design studies and conduct research. Additionally, most PhD programs require students to produce a dissertation that contributes fresh knowledge to the field.

Current professionals with PhDs often work as academic researchers and professors. They may also secure government and industry jobs.

Key Differences Between a PhD vs. Doctorate Degree

What’s a PhD degree ? What’s a doctorate degree? The main difference between a doctorate and a PhD is their area of focus. A doctorate prioritizes applied knowledge and professional skills, while a PhD emphasizes academic research. Let’s compare some more differences between a professional doctoral degree vs. PhD.

A doctorate enables students to become expert practitioners in their discipline. Students study existing concepts and theories and learn how to apply these ideas in the workplace.

By contrast, a PhD prepares students to conduct innovative research and educate others.

Goals and Outcomes

Doctorate programs help prepare students for senior administrative and leadership positions in their industries. They also help students enhance their professional competencies and tackle industry-specific challenges.

Students who pursue PhDs aim to advance their disciplines by generating new knowledge. They may also publish peer-reviewed research and teach undergraduate courses.

Student Population

Doctorate degrees are designed for current or aspiring working professionals who want to become industry leaders. These programs also enable students to increase their knowledge and credibility.

PhD programs attract students who want to expand their knowledge of research methodologies and theories. These learners also frequently pursue academic careers.

Admissions Requirements

Doctorate and PhD programs typically require students to have bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Additionally, prospective doctorate students may be asked to provide evidence of work experience, while PhD students might demonstrate their research abilities with a writing sample.

Program Length

Requirements vary by program, but full-time students typically complete a doctorate in 3 to 5 years. Programs that require a capstone project may take longer. For those considering quick degrees, a number of universities now offer accelerated doctoral programs online .

PhD programs often take 4 to 7 years to finish. The speed at which students research and write their dissertations can significantly impact the timeline.

The curriculum for doctorate programs typically centers on practical skills and contemporary issues in the field. Topics may include communication, ethics, and leadership.

PhD programs offer classes on research methods, theories, and disciplinary trends. Students also learn how to write journal articles and present at conferences.

Assessment and Completion Requirements

Doctorate and PhD students both complete 2 or more years of coursework. They also demonstrate their knowledge during comprehensive exams.

Doctorate students may produce a capstone project that applies their knowledge to real problems. By contrast, PhD students write dissertations based on original research.

If You Have a PhD, Are You a Doctor?

Is a PhD a doctor ? While graduates who earn a PhD are referred to as doctors, a PhD is different from a Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Doctors with MDs are medical doctors who can legally prescribe medications, perform surgery, and treat patients. They typically apply existing medical knowledge instead of conducting research. Doctors with PhDs don’t have any of these abilities. Instead, they have specialized knowledge and perform academic research in a particular field.

PhD or Doctorate Degree – Which Is Right for You?

Understanding the difference between a doctorate and a PhD can help you select the right degree for you.

Professional doctorate degrees help students become leading practitioners and problem solvers. By contrast, PhD degrees enable students to hone their research skills and learn advanced concepts. Both degrees allow you to enrich your understanding of your chosen discipline or profession. They also help you boost your credentials and develop new skills.

After you decide between a doctorate degree vs. PhD, you can explore program options from accredited schools to find the best fit.

• PhD in USA – A Guide for 2020/21
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A PhD in USA takes approximately 5 – 6 years of full-time study and can cost between $12,000 – $45,000 per academic year. PhD programs in USA differ from that in the UK and Europe in that students must first take taught classes, coursework and exams before starting their research project.

Why Do a PhD in USA?

The United States has long had some of the most distinguished universities and advanced PhD programmes in the world. Combined with curriculum flexibility, rigorous teaching methods, vast funding opportunities, breathtaking campuses and significant career prospects, it’s no wonder that it is one of the most sought-after study destinations for research students.

In addition to comprehensive training standards, here are a few other reasons why a student may choose to undertake their PhD in the United States:

• Longer learning timeframes – A PhD in the US lasts longer than a PhD in the UK or Europe. This allows students to more confidently transition from undergraduate to postgraduate studies; more commonly referred to as ‘graduate studies’ in the US. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about your subject, research methods and academic writing in general before starting your research project.
• World-class universities – It’s no secret that some of the most well-known higher education institutions that continue to dominate global rankings are based in the United States. Although many factors go into determining whether a position is right for you, a PhD at a high-ranking American university will undeniably have many benefits, from excellent learning standards to access to innovative equipment and deep expertise.
• International network – The US has long been a popular choice among PhD students around the world. As such, the US hosts a diverse and multicultural learning environment in which many research students will quickly feel at home.
• Opportunities – With over 4,000 universities in the US, we can safely say you will have plenty of opportunities to find the ideal combination of project, supervisor and university that works for you.

Universities in USA

Universities in the United States can be divided into two types: public universities and private universities.

Public universities are financed by the state in which they are based. Because of this, public universities charge less for students from within the state and more for students from outside the state, including international students.

Private universities are not financed by their state, but by private donors, research funds and tuition fees. For this reason, private universities generally charge higher tuition fees than public universities and require all students to pay the same amount, regardless of whether they come from out-of-state or abroad.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 , eight of the top ten universities in the world are located in the United States. These are:

Method of Study

The main difference between a PhD in the US and a PhD in Europe lies in the program structure. Whereas a European PhD essentially consists of a single phase lasting three to four years , an American PhD consists of three different phases, each with its own time frame.

• Phase One – The first phase lasts approximately two years and focuses on building a basic foundation for the doctoral student. This phase consists largely of taught components such as lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions, in which the student learns more about theoretical concepts and research methods within their discipline.
• Phase Two – The second phase can be considered an assessment phase, which runs both periodically alongside and at the end of the first phase. Here, students complete coursework and take exams on the basis of the material they have covered of which they must pass in order to proceed to the third phase.
• Phase Three – The third phase lasts approximately three years and resembles the European PhD structure. During this period, the student undertakes an independent research project, including forming a research design, conducting experiments, writing a thesis (more commonly referred to in the USA as a dissertation) and sitting a viva exam.

Teaching Requirements

Besides structure, a key difference between a PhD program in the US and in Europe is the focus on teaching requirements. In the US, doctoral students are expected to lecture, lead tutorials, host laboratory sessions, mark coursework and provide office hours for undergraduate students. Although students studying in European will likely contribute to these at some point during their study, this would normally be on a voluntary basis and involve less time commitment.

Research Flexibility

Another difference is project flexibility. In Europe, students typically apply to a PhD project predetermined by a supervisor, and although there may be some scope to adapt the project, depending on the funding provider , it will usually be limited to how the project is carried out rather than what it is about. In the US, however, a student applies to become a doctoral candidate within a department rather than applying for a particular research project. This is because students are expected to decide on their thesis topic (also commonly referred to as a dissertation research topic) near the end of their first phase after they have developed a better understanding of their subject and know where their interests lie. Therefore, research students in the US generally have more flexibility and influence in the direction of their research than students in the United Kingdom or Europe.

PhD Admission Requirements in USA

PhD admission into US universities can be highly competitive, both because of the limited number of positions and the large number of annual applicants.

The eligibility requirements for a doctoral program in the USA can generally be divided into four sections:

• Grade Point Average (GPA) – in the US, a scoring system known as Grade Point Average is used to measure academic ability. A student’s GPA is calculated as a weighted score of the subjects they study during their undergraduate degree; an equivalent score is calculated by universities for international applicants. Although universities rarely set minimum GPA requirements for doctoral study, it’s worth being aware that a GPA of 3.0 is equivalent to a UK second class honours (2:1); the typical entry requirement for UK universities.
• Graduate Records Exam (GRE) – most universities will require you to take a series of examinations known as Graduate Records Exams, which are used to determine your suitability for graduate study. GREs will assess your analytical, reasoning and critical thinking skills as well as your depth of your subject.
• Student aptitude – in addition to academic ability, US universities also look for characteristics of a strong researcher. These include traits such as engaging in the subject in your own time, e.g. by attending talks and conferences, demonstrating a high degree of independence and enthusiasm, and a general passion for your subject.
• English Language Proficiency – international students whose first language is not English must sit language exams such as IELTS or TOELF to demonstrate their English language proficiency.

International students will also require a F1 student visa in order to study in the US, however, you would typically apply for this after you have secured a place into a doctorate program.

How to Apply for PhD in USA

When applying for a PhD position at a graduate school, the application process will differ between universities, however, they will all typically ask for the following:

• Academic CV – a short document summarising your educational background and current level of experience .
• Personal statement – a document which outlines why you believe you are suitable for PhD study and your passion for the subject.
• Academic transcripts – a complete breakdown of the modules and their respective marks you have taken as part of your previous/current degree.
• GRE scores – a transcript of your Graduate Records Exam results.
• Research statement – a condensed version of a research proposal outlining your general research interests, if required.
• Recommendation letters – references from several academic referees who endorse your qualities as a person, your abilities as a student and your potential as a doctoral researcher.

Application Deadlines and Fees

Since PhD programs in the United States have taught components, they commence at the same time as all other taught degrees, and therefore share the same application deadlines and start dates. This corresponds to an application period that typically begins in August and ends in February. Admission decisions are typically made in April, with successful students starting in August/September.

When you apply to a graduate school, you will be expected to pay a fee for each doctorate application to cover the school’s administrative costs for processing your application. The fee varies from university to university, but typically ranges from $50 to $100 .

Funding your PhD in USA

It’s very common for a PhD student to receive financial aid in the form of a PhD scholarship; in fact, this will be the case for the vast majority of students in the US.

PhD funding can be ‘fully funded’ covering the student’s graduate program tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, or ‘partially funded’ covering the student’s tuition fee only in part or full.

Besides funding, a graduate student can take on an assistantship, such as a graduate teaching assistant or research assistant, in which they take on a part-time salaried position at the university alongside their studies.

Due to the international and collaborate nature of American universities, there are also a number of international scholarships available, such as the Fulbright Scholarship and the AAUW International Fellowship .

PhD Duration in USA

In the US, a PhD takes approximately 5 – 6 years to complete if studying full-time, and 8 – 10 years if studying part-time.

If you already have a Master’s degree, your first phase can be shortened by one year at the discretion of the university.

Cost of a PhD in USA

The cost of a PhD program in the US can vary considerably depending on the type of university, i.e. whether it’s a public or private university, the doctoral course, i.e. whether it’s in a STEM subject such as computer science, engineering or a non-STEM subject, and whether you are a home or international student.

In general, however, the typical annual tuition fee for a PhD in the US is between $12,000 and $45,000 per academic year.

As with any doctoral degree, additional costs may include travel for collaborations, bench fees, accommodation and living expenses.

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Doctoral study at Harvard means full immersion in one of the world's most dynamic and influential intellectual communities. At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, two distinct doctoral programs leverage the extraordinary interdisciplinary strengths of the entire University. The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) prepares experienced educators for system-level leadership roles in school districts, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and beyond; and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.)  empowers cutting-edge interdisciplinary research informed by the cognitive sciences, economics, medicine, the humanities, and more.

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The Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D) is a three-year, practice-based program designed to produce system-level leaders in American pre-K-12 education. The Ed.L.D. curriculum mines the vast intellectual and professional resources of HGSE, the Harvard Business School , and the Harvard Kennedy School , and includes a 10-month residency in the third year.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) , offered jointly with the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences , provides unrestricted access to faculty and resources at all Harvard graduate and professional schools. This five-year Ph.D. is ideal for conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary research that directly informs and impacts education practice and policy.

BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD - what do they all mean?

BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD (and more) are abbreviations of British degrees.

They reflect the specific level and discipline of a qualification achieved at university.

While most courses are conducted on a full-time basis, there are options for part-time, distance learning and other flexible learning arrangements.

Here is a breakdown of some of the most common qualifications and ones that Aberystwyth University offers.

• BA = Bachelor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
• BSc = Bachelor of Sciences;
• BENG = Bachelor of Engineering (Software, Robotics and Physics);
• LLB = Bachelor of Law.

Achieved after 3 to 4 years of study. The extra year (for a 4 year course) can be from a year studying abroad or a year working in industry.

Integrated-Masters:

• MARTS = Masters of Arts;
• MBIOL = Masters of Biology;
• MCOMP = Masters of Computer Science;
• MENG = Masters of Engineering;
• MMATH = Masters of Mathematics;
• MPHYS = Masters of Physics;
• MSCI = Masters of Sciences and Humanities.

4 years course (3-year Bachelors, 1 year Masters) that enables you to secure a loan for the full duration rather than having to fund a Masters degree separately.

• MA = Masters of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
• MSc = Masters of Sciences;
• MBA = Masters of Business Administration;
• MPhil = Masters of Philosophy: Advanced research Masters degree;
• MRes = Masters of Research: Contains some taught and research elements;
• LLM = Masters of Law.

Achieved after graduation from Bachelors level, usually 1-2 years duration.

• PhD = Doctor of Philosophy: for a range of disciplines.

Achieved after graduating from Masters level, usually 3-8 years duration.

A wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Further-Research courses – across the Arts and Sciences – are available at Aberystwyth.

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N.J. Quintuplets Make History as They Graduate from Montclair State University

Graduate Spotlight Times Five: The Povolo quints follow their own paths yet all earn their degrees in four years

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Update: Since Montclair shared their story on May 6, 2024 the Povolos’ achievements have been shared by media outlets throughout the country. Read more about them in NJ Monthly and People and watch them on ABC News 7 , News 12 New Jersey  and CBS New York.

Being a quintuplet is exceptionally rare. Rarer still is all five attending the same college and graduating on the same day. But that’s what the Povolo quintuplets – Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus – have accomplished at Montclair State University. On Monday, May 13, they will make history at the University’s Commencement when they walk across the platform to receive their degrees one after the other.

The milestone at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, is believed to be the first time quints have simultaneously graduated from a New Jersey higher ed institution, with the Povolos joining just a handful of other multiple siblings in the nation who celebrated their “quintessential” college experience by graduating from the same college in the same academic year.

From Montclair, the Povolos will earn degrees in five different majors:

• Victoria Povolo, Biochemistry; minor Italian
• Ludovico Povolo, Political Science, minor Pre-Law, Business
• Ashley Povolo, English, Teacher Education Program, certification in P-12
• Michael Povolo, Nutrition and Food Science, concentration Dietetics
• Marcus Povolo, Business Administration, concentration International Business

“Montclair helped us be together, but also helped us to become our own people, with our own majors, our own interests, our own friend groups,” Victoria says. “We customized our own paths, but we got to the finish line together.”

The siblings credit their parents, Paolo Povolo, a building engineer for Cushman & Wakefield, and Silvia Povolo, assistant housekeeping supervisor for the University, for encouraging them to follow their dreams and instilling both a strong work ethic and the importance of education.

“The support that they have for us, obviously, there’s a reason why we made it this far,” Victoria says. “Our parents always encourage us to do our best, and the best doesn’t look the same for everyone, which I think is also something we learned growing up and explains why we’re all doing different things.”

Marcus Povolo has landed a job with the financial giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. He’s the only sibling to live on campus, a move he made so that he could easily access the campus train station to commute to Jersey City for work and have a quiet place to study. To stay on track to graduate in four years, he took courses during the summer and winter breaks, asynchronous classes and expedited classes.

“This definitely wasn’t easy, managing full-time school and work,” Marcus says. “There were times where I figured doing one would be a lot easier. I just had to push myself through.”

Victoria plans to take a year off to work and save money for medical school to study forensic medicine. She’s held several undergraduate research positions in Montclair’s science labs , opportunities she shared in the Amazon-series The College Tour . She’s currently researching personality disorders and interning in a morgue.

Michael Povolo, a student athlete, will continue at Montclair next fall to complete a 4+1 program, meaning after five years he will have earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nutrition. He’s a defensive midfielder on the Red Hawks lacrosse team, interns at an assisted living community, and coaches youth lacrosse.

Ludovico Povolo, a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, is known by his college friends and at the restaurant where he works by his nickname, Vico. Before college he went by his middle name, Masha. His academic interests have also seen changes. While he once saw himself headed to a career in law, a professor pointed out that with his gregarious nature he might want to consider business. He found it a better fit with his evolving interests. He’ll shortly begin work as a sales and marketing representative for Techtronic Industries in northern New Jersey.

Ashley Povolo, a future teacher, is completing her clinical experience as a high school advanced placement English teacher. She works as a University Fellow and studied abroad in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, which she says took her outside the comfort zone of being part of a big family as she navigated the experience on her own. Ashley wrote a poem about how their birth order (Victoria, the oldest, Vico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus, the youngest by minutes) has shaped their lives.

“They’re my best friends,” Ashley says. “We’ve grown up together and literally know everything about each other. So it did hit me the other day that graduation is the last big thing that I’m going to experience with them at the same time.”

The siblings frequently meet on campus for coffee and meals, and share rides to and from school. “I do need that closeness and seeing them all the time and being around them all the time,” Victoria says. “It completes what I need, and the others for sure think the same. We always regroup, no matter how far we’ve been, no matter where we’ve gone, we always come back and regroup.”

The Povolo quintuplets captured the public’s attention when they were born on the Fourth of July, 2002, and dubbed by a local newspaper “Five Little Firecrackers” on their first birthday.

As they’ve grown, the siblings, now 21, say they’ve enjoyed the curiosity that comes with the rarity of being a quint.

“Personally, I love the attention,” says Vico. “I love talking about it. It’s unique and refreshing.”

College graduation promises to put them in the spotlight again. The University, which will hold two Commencements for students based on their college or school, has made accommodations so the Povolos can receive their diplomas together at the morning ceremony on May 13.

“We’ll need a tissue box for my mom,” Michael says. “She’s definitely going to cry.”

Graduation for five, let alone college for five wasn’t a given for the Povolo quintuplets. “I remember our senior year [at Passaic Valley High School],” says Michael. “We were sitting down and asking, ‘What are we going to do for school?’ We talked about community college, jobs and training programs. Each of us wanted very different things in terms of majors. But the one thing we shared was applying to Montclair.”

The University was close enough to their home in Totowa, New Jersey, that the money they saved by commuting might just make college accessible. All five were accepted and Victoria reached out to the University’s financial aid office to ask about scholarships or loans they might qualify for.

“I was very aware of the financial situation of my family,” Victoria says. “If it had been too much, I would have bowed out and just not gone to college because I didn’t want to put that on my parents, and I didn’t want to put that on myself financially.”

But, as Victoria would learn, each of the Povolos qualified for Presidential Scholarships for high-achieving students, and also qualified for need-based grants and small merit scholarships that in total amounted to a tuition-free four years for the family.

At a meeting with high school guidance counselors in February 2020 – supposedly to “explore ways to pay for college” – Montclair staff presented the family with a giant replica check made payable for five higher educations.

Just the week prior, their parents had looked into refinancing their home. “ And then Montclair pulls up and gives us a great deal,” Michael recalls. Times five, the scholarships and financial assistance made what seemed impossible, possible.

“It’s so big we can’t even put words to it,” says their mother, Silvia Povolo, recalling that moment and what it has since meant to the family. “I always sit down with them and say, ‘You had four years of college that came to your table and you had the chance to take it with no cost. Whatever you learned in these four years, it’s a blessing… it’s a key to open a golden door.’”

A few weeks before graduation, they were still deciding how to celebrate but leaning toward a backyard party.

“It’s a gigantic moment for them and for us,” says their father, Paolo. “So basically, we’ve been saying, ‘when one door closes another one opens.’ In the sense that college is coming to an end, we have to think of the future, we have to think of what’s next … and that is in the making.”

Story by Staff Writer Marilyn Joyce Lehren . Photos by University Photographer Mike Peters.

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Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. ET on Friday, June 28, 2024.

The University at Albany Libraries are seeking a graduate student to assist with a student outreach initiative: Library Ambassadors. Library Ambassadors are undergraduate and graduate students who engage in conversations on the UAlbany Libraries and promote library resources, services, and events to the campus community. 

The Outreach and Marketing Graduate Assistant will support the execution of a strategic marketing plan for recruiting students for this volunteer program and aid in the training program for new recruits. Learning how to successfully manage and create engaging content for library social media accounts, with a primary focus on Instagram, will also be a responsibility. The successful candidate for this position may also be assigned additional small projects as they relate to student outreach. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the execution of cohesive marketing, recruitment, and training of students for the University Libraries’ Library Ambassador program. 
• Assist in the management and creation of content for the libraries’ social media accounts with a focus on Instagram. 
• Help create and assist with library outreach activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be enrolled in a University at Albany graduate degree program on a full-time basis during each semester of work. 
• A friendly public service-oriented attitude is a must. 
• Self-motivated: able to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress with minimal supervision. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability in using social media platforms to communicate or market to diverse populations, or a strong interest in learning this skill. 
• Strong computer skills, especially as they relate to the creation of multimedia items and content. 
• Flexibility in adjusting to new outreach-related assignments as needs arise. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with customer service atmosphere and a diverse population. 
• Interest in working in libraries or information science field, particularly in relation to library outreach and marketing.  
• Experience with creating and editing both short and long format videos. 

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20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Most work will be performed during the traditional workweek (Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. Student may work during semester breaks and intersession hours, though this must be discussed with the supervisor beforehand.  

Stipend of $10,779 for the 2024-2025 academic year and a tuition scholarship for nine (9) graduate credits per semester at the in-state rate. 

The work of this position is intended to be performed in-person and on-site at the University Library on the uptown campus.  

Supervisor: Amanda M. Lowe, Outreach and Marketing Librarian 

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Thomas Jefferson University goes viral after announcer mispronounces names at graduation

"this unfortunate error does not reflect the immense respect we have for our graduates," the university said..

A university in Philadelphia is apologizing to its students and their loved ones after it became the center of attention and jokes over the weekend after videos of the presenter mispronouncing names during the graduation ceremony went viral on social media.

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia apologized to students, families and their loved ones for the gaff Friday that took place during the graduation ceremony for nursing students, saying that the "mispronunciations occurred due to the way phonetic spellings were presented on the speaker’s cards, which was noted when the presenter apologized during the ceremony."

"The leadership and faculty of Thomas Jefferson University extend our sincerest apologies for the mispronunciations of the names of several of our graduating nursing students during our recent commencement ceremony," the university said in a statement, also posted to social media . "This ceremony is a celebration of the significant achievements of our students, and each graduate deserves to have their name honored correctly on this pivotal day."

The university also extended their apologies to the students' loved ones for any disappointment the mispronunciations may have caused.

"This unfortunate error does not reflect the immense respect we have for our graduates and the value we place on their hard-earned accomplishments," the statement added.

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Thomas became 'Tha-mo-may'

In the videos from the nursing school's ceremony that went viral on social media, the presenter can be heard struggling with saying the names of many of graduating students. For example, instead of "Molly Elizabeth Camp" the speaker can be heard saying "Mollina -zabeth- cap," “May-vee Lee Zu-beth” for Maeve Elizabeth, or instead of "Thomas" they said "Tha-mo-may."

The mispronunciations elicited mixed responses from the crowd. While some laughed at the errors, others, such as Thomas appeared to be confused and even tried to correct the pronunciations.

About halfway through the presentation, the presenter was changed, with the original speaker apologizing for the mispronunciations.

“My apologies for the phonetic spelling or pronunciation of the names that was on the cards," the speaker could be heard saying. "I would have been better just reading from the book. My apologies, graduates."

Many roasted the university for being unable to pronounce "Thomas" correctly, given that the university's name is Thomas Jefferson University.

The incident even made it to Jimmy Fallon.

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