Meaning
doctorate; PhD
- highest university degree
- doctoral program of study and research
In a sentence
Marta vuole fare un dottorato in biologia.
Marta wants to do a doctorate in biology.
Hai già finito il dottorato?
Have you already finished your doctorate?
Non tutti scelgono un dottorato dopo la laurea.
Not everyone chooses a doctorate after graduation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dottorato | masculine · singular |
| dottorati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern use often means PhD program: fare un dottorato.
- Not the same as dottore, which can mean graduate or doctor.
- Common with in + subject: dottorato in fisica.