How long does it take to earn a Ph.D if you already have a masters?

Answer 1

after your postgraduation you can register your name in any university where you are like to researching. they will give you a topic according to your preference. when you complete the reserch&publish your findings, if they are satisfied with that you will get doctorate.

Answer 2

It depends on the program and, to some degree, your work ethic. Ph.D.s in the sciences tend to be shorter because grad students often are funded as research assistants (RAs) and so they work in a lab all day, doing research that will comprise the basis of their dissertation. Many will finish the Ph.D. in five years or fewer (give or take). By contrast, humanities Ph.D.s often are funded through teaching assistantships that don't always bear on their research topics and, in any case, involve demands such as teaching and grading that detract from time for the dissertation. Thus, they often take longer (6-8 years is common, and it's not rare to hear of ten years, though most programs discourage this).

Answer 3

It depends on what you master's was in, and what your intended doctorate will be in. Typically, the doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's to complete. The degree can run up to 60 credits in coursework particular to a specific field of study. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation which typically follows the prescribed credit coursework. The dissertation is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing. It is developed through extensive supporting research and must be approved by the designated committee.

Answer 4

Depending on the program of study, it could take approximately four years.

Answer 5

Typically 3-5 years

Answer 6

a long time