A licentiate is a degree below a PhD granted by universities in some countries; may indicate a medical doctor qualification in the UK and other countries.
Licentiate may also refer to:
Religion Licentiate (pontifical degree), second cycle of ecclesiastical academic degrees conferred by pontifical universities and ecclesiastical faculties under the authority of the Holy See. Licentiate in Sacred Scripture, Pontifical Degree, Roman Catholic Church Licentiate of Canon Law, Roman Catholic Church Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Pontifical Degree, Roman Catholic Church Licentiate of the Church of Scotland Licentiate of Theology, awarded to ordinands and lay theology scholars in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries
Science and medicine Licentiate of Dental Surgery, in many countries worldwide Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada, a required certification prior to obtaining a licence to practice medicine Licentiate of the Medical Council of Hong Kong, a medical license required of non-local graduates for eligibility to register to practice medicine Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians, in the UK, a former qualification mostly replaced by the Diploma of Membership of the RCP Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries, in the UK, a former qualification for medical doctors in some areas, as well as midwives, dispensaries (pharmacists), etc. Medical Licentiate Society of Hong Kong, a non-profit professional association of doctors trained outside of Hong Kong holding said qualification
Other Licentiate in Music, Australia Licentiate of the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Licentiate of the Royal British Institute of Architects