The doctorate was introduced in Sweden in 1477 and in Denmark - Norway in 1479 .
The doctorate was awarded in theology , law , and medicine , while the magister 's degree was the highest degree at the Faculty of Philosophy , equivalent to the doctorate .
The doctorate was introduced in Sweden in 1477 and in Denmark - Norway in 1479 and awarded in theology , law , and medicine , while the magister 's degree was the highest degree at the Faculty of Philosophy , equivalent to the doctorate .