Path to a PhD in Aerospace Engineering: Requirements and Timeline

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the requirements and timeline for obtaining a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, including the potential duration of study and the necessity of a Master's degree.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the general requirements and timeline for earning a PhD.
  • Another participant suggests that the duration can vary significantly, ranging from 2 to 10 years depending on various factors.
  • A participant mentions that their university typically requires 2-3 years for a Master's degree followed by an additional 2-5 years for the PhD, averaging 5-6 years total after undergraduate studies.
  • It is noted by a participant that a minimum of 2 years is usually required, with most of that time dedicated to research.
  • One participant proposes that it is possible to skip the Master's degree and go directly to the PhD, estimating a total of 6 years, with 2 years for classes and 4 years for research.
  • A different participant shares their plan to skip the Bachelor's degree and pursue a Master's degree instead, indicating they do not intend to pursue a PhD.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the necessity of a Master's degree and the timeline for completing a PhD, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects differing institutional requirements and personal academic paths, highlighting the variability in timelines and degree prerequisites.

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What does a PhD student need to do in order to get a Ph.D degree? How long does it take a PhD student to get a PhD degree?
 
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it depends on the field. Usually its anythere from 2 years (if youre really good) to 10 years.
 
From my university, it takes 2-3 years to get a Masters degree, and another 2-5 years for the PhD.

The average is 5-6 years after undergraduate
 
Yep, 2 years minimum. Usually the majority of it is research work
into your field of expertise.

Live long and prosper.
 
Skip your MS and go straight to PhD, you won't need it. And plan on 6 years, 2 for classes and 4 for research.
 
Heh, I'm skipping B. Sc. and going straight for the M. Sc.
Not going for PhD though.
 

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