How to choose a doctorate?

Choosing a postgraduate course can be difficult when you consider that this decision is an important step in both your academic and professional life.

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Therefore, it is a good idea to find out about the available options and check out tips that can help you, if you have any doubts, about how to choose a postgraduate course, such as a doctorate.

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Some important points to think about are: do you intend to become a civil servant, take a public exam? Are you looking for qualifications in your field? Do you want to change careers?

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It is also necessary to consider where and at which institution to do your doctorate. There are many options both in Brazil and abroad. It is also important to consider whether you will be available to attend classes and dedicate yourself to your studies.

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Another relevant detail is knowing what types of postgraduate courses are offered, which offer you are looking for, which modality corresponds to what you want in your life/career.

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The financial issue is also an important point in this choice, because a doctorate is an investment of time and money, with books and academic events, for example, and the return may only come in the long term.

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Do you want to know a little about the types of postgraduate courses offered and which one is best suited for you?

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Types of postgraduate courses

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Initially, you need to understand how postgraduate courses work in Brazil, the types available and the characteristics of each one, to know which one is most suitable for what you are looking for!

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In our country, the postgraduate courses are lato sensu and stricto sensu, Latin expressions that mean "in a broad sense" and "in a specific sense", respectively.

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The Ministry of Education (MEC) defines as broadly speaking specialization programs and designated courses, such as the MBA (Master in Business Administration), which are postgraduate courses more focused on professional practice and the job market.

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The doctorate

While stricto sensu refers to master's and doctoral programs, which are more focused on academic life than lato sensu programs.

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This is because both the master's and doctorate degrees are focused on research and scientific production.

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Those who complete these programs receive the title of “master” or “doctor” after presenting and approving a thesis or monograph.

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To do a doctorate, you need to have a college degree. And, contrary to what some people think, it is not necessary to have completed a master's degree.

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The average length of a doctorate is four to five years. During this period, the student must conduct in-depth research and write a thesis with a unique perspective or theory.

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A doctorate qualifies professionals to work as researchers or professors in higher education. Therefore, you should consider these characteristics before making this choice.

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After deciding on a doctorate, it is essential to research the institutions and lines of research, to know which one best suits you.

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Find out here what life is like as a PhD student !

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You can see more details about this with the institutions, together with the doctorate coordination, who can help you in making a decision!

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