What is the mean time required for a doctorate degree in biophysics at UIUC?
We allow up to 5 years for you to complete a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Computational Biology, and most students are able to finish in that amount of time. If you find you need a little more time, you may petition the Graduate College for an extension. The first two years are generally taken up with core coursework and the rest of the time is usually spent in labs and doing research. You must choose your research advisor before the end of your first semester, and you must pass the Biophysics Qualifying Exam (BQE) by the end of your second year.
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