what is post graduate

Postgraduate education, also known as graduate education or graduate school, refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications usually pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate degree. Postgraduate degrees include masters degrees, doctoral degrees, and other qualifications such as graduate diplomas, certificates, and professional degrees. Postgraduate degrees are typically more narrowly-focused than undergraduate degrees, allowing students to gain specialized knowledge and expertise in their chosen field. To be accepted into graduate school, a student must have a bachelors degree, and postgraduate degrees require a defense of completed research before a panel of examiners. The terms "graduate school" and "grad school" are typically used in North America, while "postgraduate" or "post-graduate" is often used in regions such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, much of Latin America, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom.