What is a bachelor's degree?
Q: What is a bachelor's degree?
A: A bachelor's degree is the certificate given to a university student after they have successfully completed an end of course examination.
Q: How long does it take to complete a bachelor's degree in England and Wales?
A: In England and Wales, a bachelor's degree requires three years of study.
Q: Are there other qualifications available after school attendance ends?
A: Yes, in many countries there are other qualifications available after school attendance ends. Most of these are below the degree level and based on practical skills, but details vary according to the country.
Q: Is there a difference between general degrees and honour degrees or special degrees?
A: Yes, in the British tradition there is a distinction between general degrees and honour degrees or special degrees. For example, in Scotland, a general degree takes three years while an honours degree takes four years.
Q: What do the labels BSc, BA, MB and ChB stand for?
A: BSc stands for Bachelor of Science, BA stands for Bachelor of Arts, MB stands for Bachelor of Medicine and ChB stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.
Q: Are higher degrees than the bachelor possible?
A: Yes higher degrees than the bachelor are possible. Regulations vary but often the next two steps are usually Master's Degree and PhD Degree.
Q: Which universities award MB/ChB as their basic medical qualification?
A: London University awards MB/ChB (bachelor of medicine and surgery) as its basic medical qualification while Edinburgh University awards MD as its basic medical qualification.
