Studying nursing assisting means learning about how to care for patients, treat injuries, prevent illnesses and interact with worried family members. The most common career that uses this subject is certified nursing assistant or nurse’s aide.

A Doctorate of Philosophy, or PhD, may require eight years or more to complete, as well as a dissertation. In most fields, the possession of a PhD qualifies the holder to become a professor of a chosen subject. There are many different programs available.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.