noun
doctoral program; doctoral course
Wasei-eigo term for a doctoral program or course of study leading to a doctorate. Used in academic contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from doctor course
彼は大学院のドクターコースに進学した。
He entered the doctoral program at graduate school.
ドクターコースでは研究が中心になる
In the doctoral course, research becomes the main focus.