Dr. rer. nat.

Doctor rerum naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.), literally: Doctor of the things of nature, doctor of natural sciences, is a post-graduate academic degree awarded by universities in some European countries (for instance in Germany and Austria) to graduates in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, computer science, other natural sciences, and similar areas. These doctoral degrees are equivalent to a PhD. German universities often translate a Dr. rer. nat. to doctorate of science.[1]

Completion of a doctorate in Germany allows the student to only use the title Dr. rer. nat. in front of their name. They are not allowed to use the title PhD in front of their name or vice versa, as a matter of German law.[2]

In the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic (former Czechoslovakia), a similar designated degree, abbreviated RNDr., is awarded, but should not be confused with Dr. rer. nat., as the it is only an extension of a master-like degree.

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References

  1. ↑ "PhD programmes". University of Heidelberg - medicine department. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "German degrees and their meanings" (PDF). www.medizinische-fakultaet-hd.uni-heidelberg.de. University of Heidelberg. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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