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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. I have a friend who is a fully qualified medical doctor with an additional PhD in blood born diseases. That's her specialty.[/quote]

Uuuuh that was probably an MD/PhD program and a medical doctor is NOT a PhD lol. Multiple PhDs is usually a sign of poor planning and/or a major life mistake. Most PhD programs allow and in fact require minors or concentrations outside of your area of interest in order to get your degree. So, let's say I'm getting a PhD in psychology but i think I'm more interested in the computational side of cognitive science. I could take PhD level classes in computer science if that would contribute to my understanding of the topic. Or I'm getting a PhD in economics and I know I want to focus more on finance topics - I could take finance seminars in the business school (at most schools) for a finance minor concentration. People who are crappy planners do things like get a PhD in Social Psychology or Economics but didn't have the foresight or planning capability to take the proper mix of courses, so they then make the severe life error of going BACK for another PhD in Cognitive Science or Finance. Two PhDs is not a mark of pride[/quote]

Gosh you have a lot to say. I can confirm my friend the doctor, does indeed have TWO PhD's, both earned at Universities in London. Thank you for your time.  :roll: [/quote]

In the UK, getting a PhD usually only includes the research phase of the process (since students are often required to have a Masters first).

In the US, doctoral students are required to take 1-2 years of coursework before designing and carrying out an independent study. So, it would be easier/more feasible to pull that off at a British university. [/quote]

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