What Are the Latin Origins of Ph.D. and B.S. Titles?

[Clausius2]

Your educational system involves the Ph.D and B.S titles. But I have never known which is the historical origins of this words (Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of..etc). They look like stated by the former british imperium.

Anyone knows about it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[cronxeh]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor's_degree

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctorate

 

[ravenprp]

The terms Ph.D and B.S have their origins in the Latin language. Ph.D stands for "Philosophiae Doctor," which translates to "Doctor of Philosophy." This term was first used in the early 19th century by German universities, and it spread to the rest of Europe and the United States. The title was originally used for individuals who had excelled in the field of philosophy, but it later came to encompass all areas of study.

On the other hand, B.S stands for "Bachelor of Science," and it also has its roots in Latin. The term "baccalaureus scientiae" was used in medieval universities to refer to students who had completed their undergraduate studies in the sciences. It was later adapted and used in the United Kingdom and the United States.

While both terms may have been influenced by the British Empire, their origins can be traced back to the Latin language and the early European universities. It is interesting to note that the use of these titles has evolved over time and now encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines.

I hope this provides some insight into the historical origins of the Ph.D and B.S titles.