Licentiate may refer to: *

Licentiate (degree) A licentiate (abbreviated Lic.) is an academic degree present in many countries, representing different educational levels. It may be similar to a master's degree when issued by pontifical universities and other universities in Europe, Latin A ...

, a degree below a PhD granted by universities in some countries; may indicate a medical doctor qualification in the UK and other countries.

Religion

* Licentiate of Canon Law, Roman Catholic Church *

Licentiate of the Church of Scotland A Church of Scotland congregation is led by its minister and elders. Both of these terms are also used in other Christian denominations: see Minister (Christianity) and Elder (Christianity). This article discusses the specific understanding ...

Licentiate of Sacred Theology Licentiate in Sacred Theology ( la, Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus; abbreviated STL) is the second of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the first being the Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology and the third being the Doctorate in Sacred Theol ...

, Roman Catholic Church * Licentiate of Theology, awarded to ordinands and laymen 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 The Medical Council of Canada (MCC; french: Conseil médical du Canada, CMC) is an organization charged with the partial assessment and evaluation of medical graduates and physicians through standardized examination. It grants the qualification c ...

, a required certification prior to obtaining a licence to practice medicine *

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Hong Kong Licentiate of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (LMCHK) is a medical license issued by the Medical Council of Hong Kong to doctors that have graduated from medical schools outside of Hong Kong and have met the requirements for such licensure in Hong ...

, a medical license required of non-local graduates for eligibility to register to practice medicine *

Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a British professional membership body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination. Founded by royal charter from King Henry VIII in 1 ...

, in the UK, a former qualification mostly replaced by the Diploma of Membership of the RCP *

Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London is one of the livery companies of the City of London. It is one of the largest livery companies (with over 1,600 members in 2012) and ranks 58th in their order of precedence. The society is a m ...

, 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 The Medical Licentiate Society of Hong Kong (Licentiate Society, , and branded also as LMCHK SOC) is an independent, non-profit, recognized professional body representing doctors that have graduated from medical schools outside of Hong Kong and tha ...

, a non-profit professional association of doctors trained outside of Hong Kong holding said qualification

Other

Licentiate in Music, Australia The Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA) is a diploma awarded by examination to outstanding candidates in the fields of musical performance and music theory by the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). AMEB administers music examinations in ...

Licentiate of the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants CPA Australia ("Certified Practising Accountant") is a professional accounting body in Australia founded in 1886. As of 31 December 2020, it has 168,736 members working in 150 countries and regions around the world. CPA Australia currently has ...

* Licentiate of the Royal British Institute of Architects {{Dab