How long does it usually take to complete the Ph.D. in Anthropology?
As in other doctoral programs in anthropology, students usually require 6-7 years to complete the Ph.D. Our program of preparation for life as a professional anthropologist typically includes 3 years of coursework; 1 year spent designing a dissertation project, applying for research funding, and preparing for and completing Ph.D. comprehensive examinations; 1-2 years of field research; and 1-2 years to write the dissertation. Students in Biological Anthropology, especially those whose research is primarily lab-based, may be able to finish more quickly. 5. Will my M.A. from another school be counted toward an NYU Ph.D.? An M.A. in a discipline other than anthropology often provides a useful complement, but generally cannot replace NYU coursework in anthropology. A prior M.A. in anthropology MAY be counted toward the NYU Ph.D. if it is comparable in strength of training. In that case, students take 2 fewer semesters of coursework than do those preparing the NYU MA/Ph.D. The decision abou
