Regenerative medicine may encompass a wide range of research and technical skills related to the regrowth of organ and living tissue. Scholars often enroll in regenerative medicine programs to enhance his or her understanding of cell biology and medicine in this context.

A PhD, or Doctorate of Philosophy, is the highest degree awarded in many academic fields. Generally requiring a research project and dissertation, as well as several years of study, a doctorate degree qualifies the holder as an expert in a chosen field.

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