Is it possible to get a second PhD?

People get a second or a third PhD (a third is extremely uncommon) if they are upgrading their research skill-set. Sometimes people upgrade with an additional PhD within their previous area of research. The PhD they have is from another geographic location that is unrecognized in another geographic location.

Can I do a second PhD in UK?

The answer is yes, you can under most circumstances. But why? While there are some exceptional cases, generally I’d discourage people from pursuing a second PhD. Here are some of the reasons why.

Is it worth it to get a second PhD?

They may eventually get a Ph.D., but not under good circumstances, and a second Ph.D. might lead to a much better career. The difference between this case and the first case is that these students don’t actually want a second Ph.D. as such.

Do grades matter when it comes to getting a PhD?

Sometimes someone’s grades keep them from getting into a good graduate program, or they face other constraints (geographical or financial) in their choice of programs, or they fail to connect well with their advisor. They may eventually get a Ph.D., but not under good circumstances, and a second Ph.D. might lead to a much better career.

Why do you want to do another PhD?

One of the reason why someone would like to do another PhD could be attaining a degree and knowledge is allied field as most of the current research now a days are focusing on multidisciplinary application based approached. This off course has to do with the field you are in and in this case mine being nano-biotechnology.

Is a doctoral degree worth it?

Potential to Increase Credibility and Opportunity Less tangible is the possibility of increasing credibility and opportunity. A doctoral degree is a significant undertaking that can be seen as representative of commitment and perseverance.