Classification of highest certificate, diploma or degree

2.2.3.2.2 - University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level (highest)

This category includes persons who have obtained, through a degree-granting institution, a certificate, diploma or degree that usually requires a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite. This category includes persons who have obtained any of the following: 1) degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry; 2) master's degree or 3) earned doctorate.

2.2.3.2.2.1 - University certificate or diploma above bachelor level (highest)

This category includes persons who have obtained, through a degree-granting institution, a certificate or diploma that usually requires a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite. This category excludes persons who have also obtained any of the following: 1) degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry; 2) master's degree or 3) earned doctorate.

2.2.3.2.2.2 - Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry (highest)

This category includes persons who have obtained degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry granted by a degree-granting institution. This category excludes persons who have also obtained a master's degree or an earned doctorate.

2.2.3.2.2.3 - Master's degree (highest)

This category includes persons who have obtained a master's degree awarded by a degree-granting institution. This includes, for example, a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Divinity (MDiv). This category excludes persons who have obtained an earned doctorate.

2.2.3.2.2.4 - Earned doctorate (highest)

This category refers to persons who have obtained a doctorate degree awarded by a university. This includes, for example, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD). It does not include persons who have received an honorary doctorate unless they were also awarded a doctorate on the basis of successful completion of a doctorate program at a university.