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The different qualifications you can read at university

We'd like to congratulate three members of our science team, Sarah Simoes, Heather Bingham and Dr. Sam Rowe! Yesterday they all graduated with top flight degrees from the University of East Anglia. Sarah and Heather both  secured first class Bachelor of Science degrees with honours, while Dr. Sam Rowe received his PhD.

Here's a overview to explain the difference between the degrees you can study at university:

Bachelor's Degrees

A bachelor's degree program is an undergraduate program (students studying at university before they graduate with their degree, are referred to as 'undergraduates') that usually takes four years to complete. Enrolling in a bachelor's degree program requires that students choose a major area of study, such as finance, history, communications or biology. Graduates from a bachelor's degree program are qualified to work in entry or management-level positions, depending on the field.

The different types of degrees available in a bachelor's degree program include the following: 

Master's Degrees

Master's degree programs are graduate programs that let students specialize in an area of study. They typically take 1-2 years to complete. Along with an undergraduate degree, enrolling in a master's degree program usually requires a minimum GPA and an acceptance score on a graduate entrance exam, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Many master's degree programs require a thesis or capstone project for graduation.

Earning a master's degree may qualify graduates to work in advanced or executive-level positions. A master's degree is also required for entrance into some doctoral programs. Different degree programs available at the master's degree level include the following: 

Doctoral Degrees

Doctoral degree programs, also known as Ph.D. programs, are the most advanced type of degree program available. Admittance into a doctoral degree program may require individuals to hold a master's degree, although several programs accept candidates who only hold bachelor's degrees. Additional requirements to be accepted into these programs may include submitting standardized test scores and sending in letters of recommendation.

Completing a Ph.D. program usually takes several years, and often involves the completion of a dissertation and a major research project. Medical-related doctoral programs may have students complete hands-on clinical hours with real patients during the final years of the program.

Ph.D. graduates are qualified to work as experts in areas of business or research, and professors at the postsecondary level. Common types of doctoral degrees include those listed below: