The differences between a doctor and a master are as follows:

1. The professional level is different: the master cultivates working skills, while the doctor cultivates academic skills.

2. The nature of work is different: master's education is transactional, while doctoral education is academic.

3. The academic system is different: the master's degree is 2-3 years, and the doctor's degree is 3-8 years.

4. Different degrees: A master's degree is between a bachelor's degree and a doctor's degree, and a doctor's degree is the highest level.

5. Different entrance difficulties: the entrance examination for master's degree is less difficult, while that for doctor's degree is more difficult.

In terms of examination time, the entrance examination for postgraduate students is organized by the Ministry of Education, and registration is made in October every year. The examination time is December every year. The entrance examination for doctoral students is organized by the school itself. The registration time ranges from September to April of the following year, and the examination time is mostly in April or May of each year.

In the form of assessment, the entrance examination for postgraduate students includes English, politics, mathematics and other preliminary subjects put forward by the Ministry of Education. In recent years, most schools have implemented the application-audit system for the entrance examination of doctoral students.

Tuition fees and academic awards and subsidies for master's and doctoral students:

In terms of tuition fees, there will be differences among different universities. The tuition fees for master's students in most universities start at 8, yuan, and individual majors may exceed 1, yuan. However, the tuition fee for doctoral students in most colleges and universities starts at 1, yuan, and individual majors may be higher.

In terms of government subsidies, there will be differences in different regions. Take Jiangxi as an example, the subsidy for master students is 6, yuan per year, and the subsidy for doctoral students is 13, yuan per year; In terms of academic awards, at the national level, the national scholarship for master students is 2, yuan, and the national scholarship for doctoral students is 3, yuan.

at the provincial level, taking Jiangxi as an example, the amount of provincial government scholarships for master students is 1, yuan, and that for doctoral students is 2, yuan. At the school level, the types and amounts of academic scholarships vary greatly with different school levels and regions. Generally speaking, "double first-class" universities and universities in the eastern region have more funds for running schools and greater rewards.