Oh sorry, didn't know. I'm a noob at this.f95toli said:
justpassinby said:
If you're in the US, and are "ordinary" graduate student material (brighter than the general university-student population because you're able to get into grad school, but not at the Feynman level), figure on 9-10 years total. Four years for the bachelor's, and 5-6 for the Ph.D. which includes the master's level coursework and the option to "pick up" an actual M.S. degree along the way.justpassinby said:
Well, I did put that into the search engine and it was giving me varying results. Some told that a Ph.D takes 5 years (didn't tell me that a master's degree would also account for the years) and some told me that it only takes 2 years. Now of course, if I cared about my future at all, I couldn't go off information given to me by a search engine's algorithm so I decided I want some human help and it also helped me find the answer to my personalized question. I didn't want to add up the years for all three (bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D) I wanted to know how many consecutive years it took for someone to do all of them together (including breaks, time off, vacations etc.) so I made my very own question in a website that I thought would have a lot of people that have went through what I was thinking of going through too. So to answer your question... Idk.Vanadium 50 said:
Then it would have been nice if you had told us what you found. I wouldn't put much credence into the response that it would take only two years...justpassinby said:
The average time it takes to complete a Ph.D varies depending on the field of study, but it usually takes around 5 to 7 years. Some programs may take longer, especially if the student is working part-time or has other commitments.
It is possible to complete a Ph.D in less than 5 years, but it is not common. Some students may be able to complete their research and dissertation in a shorter amount of time, but the overall length of the program is usually determined by the institution and the amount of research and coursework required.
Yes, it is possible to take longer than 7 years to complete a Ph.D. This may happen due to various factors such as changing research topics, taking a break from studies, or encountering unexpected challenges during the research process. However, most programs have a time limit for completing the degree, usually around 10 years.
Yes, some Ph.D programs offer the option to study part-time. This may be beneficial for students who are working or have other commitments. However, completing a Ph.D part-time will extend the overall length of the program.
Yes, there are several factors that can affect the length of a Ph.D program. These include the field of study, the amount of research and coursework required, the student's availability and commitment to the program, and any unexpected challenges that may arise during the research process. Additionally, the support and guidance from the student's advisor and research team can also impact the length of the program.
