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Doctor of Science

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Doctor of Science is often abbreviated as ScD, DSc, SD or DS. It is an academic research degree. Because most scientists qualify as a PhD the degree is not often awarded. Sometimes it is used as a higher doctorate, and sometimes as an honorary degree.