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go for a PhD vs do a PhD

Both "go for a PhD" and "do a PhD" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used based on personal preference or context.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 854 views

go for a PhD

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is expressing their intention or desire to pursue a PhD degree.

Examples:

She decided to go for a PhD in Psychology.
I am planning to go for a PhD in Computer Science.

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I'll remember that when I go for my PhD in "gummology."
I'd go with the PhD.
She's got a PhD in mechanical engineering and she voted for McCain.
Allie. I don't need a PhD to fix this.
Can't swing a cat without hitting a PhD.
I'm applying for a PhD.
He has a PhD in Civil Engineering.
Tracy had a PHD in applied mathematics.
I have a PhD in chemistry from MIT.
- I have a PhD in Medieval Fae Verse.
The dude's a PHD student in English Lit.
He's got a PhD and two kids.
I have 80% of a PhD.
I'm hoping to do a PhD eventually.
Says here he holds a PHD in trans-personal psychology.
No, four years at Barnard and a PhD in botany do.
And you have a PhD in climate science from Stanford.
Schmidt told me he had a PhD in Nickology.
I have a PhD from the Sorbonne.
Janice Potter volunteered for a PhD psych research project I was conducting.

Alternatives:

pursue a PhD
aim for a PhD
work towards a PhD
pursue doctoral studies

do a PhD

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of completing or obtaining a PhD degree.

Examples:

She is currently doing a PhD in Economics.
He plans to do a PhD in Linguistics.

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I'm hoping to do a PhD eventually.
Allie. I don't need a PhD to fix this.
Most engineers don't bother with a PhD.
Do you have a PhD in wildlife forensics?
Howard, you do not have a PhD.
I don't... do I have a PhD in lycanthropy?
I don't want a PhD. I want a baby.
She's got a PhD in mechanical engineering and she voted for McCain.
Can't swing a cat without hitting a PhD.
I'm applying for a PhD.
He has a PhD in Civil Engineering.
Tracy had a PHD in applied mathematics.
I have a PhD in chemistry from MIT.
- I have a PhD in Medieval Fae Verse.
The dude's a PHD student in English Lit.
He's got a PhD and two kids.
I have 80% of a PhD.
Says here he holds a PHD in trans-personal psychology.
No, four years at Barnard and a PhD in botany do.
And you have a PhD in climate science from Stanford.

Alternatives:

complete a PhD
obtain a PhD
earn a PhD
undertake a PhD

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