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In some senses, doctorate is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
honorary | engineering, music, etc.
VERB + DOCTORATE
do, study for, take, write
He is studying for a doctorate in environmental science at the university.
complete
She finally completed her doctorate in marine biology after five years of research.
have
My professor has a doctorate in chemistry from Oxford University.
be awarded, be granted, gain, get, obtain, receive
DOCTORATE + NOUN
degree | thesis, work
PREP
~ from
She earned her doctorate from a prestigious medical school in London.
~ in
She earned her doctorate in Environmental Science after five years of research.
~ of
She earned a doctorate of philosophy in environmental science after five years of research.
~ on
She completed her doctorate on renewable energy systems after five years of research.