Are PhD students really busy?

As a general rule, you should expect a full-time PhD to account for 35 hours of work a week – the equivalent of a full-time, 9-5 job. If youre studying a part-time PhD, your workload will be halved, at around 17 and a half hours per week. Depending on your schedule, this might be across a full week or a few days.

Do PhD students teach classes?

Many PhD students teach during their doctorate as a way of earning money and gaining valuable experience. Some of the main responsibilities for PhD teachers include leading undergraduate seminars, marking assessments and providing laboratory demonstration or supervision.