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What is the difference between a professional doctorate like the DED, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)?

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What is the difference between a professional doctorate like the DED, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)?

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A professional doctorate is considered to be a practitioner’s degree while a Ph.D. is considered to be a research degree. Medical doctors, veterinarians, lawyers, and the like typically hold professional doctorates (MD, DVM, JD). Read A Brief History of the Doctorate.