MD or PhD Difference

After MBBS I want to take admission in MD–PhD (Doctorate of Medicine and of Philosophy) Dual Doctoral Degree so please give me list of colleges in India which offer this Course? Also tell me that what is the difference between MD and PhD in this Course?

Hello sir, Im confused between MD or PhD. Will you please show me here Difference between MD or PhD?

[pooja]

As per my suggestion both courses are giving you a reputed job in their sectors. MD and Phd are both higher degrees. MD stands for Doctor of Medicine, and Phd stands for Doctor of philosophy.

The first difference in both MD and PHD is that MD is associated with treating patients and Phd is related to a doctors degree in other fields.

MD pertains to a higher degree in medicine; a Phd can be obtained in various fields, like arts and the sciences.

A person that has a MD degree can prescribe medicines; where as a person with a Phd cannot prescribe medicines. Phd is completely research oriented.

While a person gets a MD after about four years, a person will only get a Phd in four to seven years. Getting a Phd also depends on the submission of the thesis paper.

Course Structure:

One of the key differences between a PhD and an MD is the structure of the course.

While a PhD is generally lab-based and lasts a minimum of 3 years
The MD lasts 2-3 years and combines a students research findings with clinical practice.

Academic Prestige

While both the MD and the PhD are highly regarded qualifications, it could be argued that there is (in general) slightly more prestige attached to having a PhD, as the course is longer and the research more thorough.

Colleges for MD in UK:
Queen's University Belfast

University of Hertfordshire

University of Surrey

King's College London, University of London

University of Edinburgh

Colleges for PhD in UK:

Bangor University

Nottingham Trent University

Canterbury Christ Church University

University of Plymouth

Robert Gordon University

University of Glasgow

Queen's University Belfast

University of Edinburgh