What Is A PhD
Textbook Year 1

What Is A PhD

Author

Dr Nixon Nduji

Faculty

Faculty of Environmental Studies

Department

Geo-informatics and Surveying

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Mar 18, 2026

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A PhD/Doctor of Philosophy, is fundamentally a research-based degree that focuses on generating new knowledge rather than merely acquiring or applying existing skills. It involves conducting original research to explore unanswered questions, challenge existing paradigms/develop innovative theories & solutions. The emphasis is on contributing to the collective understanding of a field or discipline.