PhD Nursing is a research level program, the duration of which ranges from 4-6 years. This course involves research in the field of Nursing for the betterment of Health care facilities.
To be eligible for a PhD Nursing program, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or any other equivalent discipline with an aggregate of at least 55% from a recognized university. Admission to PhD Nursing course will be done based on the candidate's performance in the entrance examinations conducted by the admission authorities such as JIPMER, AIIMS etc. Some colleges also grant admission on the basis of the candidate's performance in the postgraduate examination.
| Full-Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing |
| Duration | Minimum 3 year, can be stretched up to 5 years (depends on the length of the research) |
| Minimum Eligibility | Masters in Nursing along with an aggregate of 55% marks. |
| Admission Process | Entrance Exam followed by Interview |
| Top Entrance Exams | JIPMER, AIIMS PG |
| Top Colleges | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Annamalai University, Amity University, etc. |
| Average Annual Fees | INR 5,000 to INR 4,00,000 |
| Top Career Prospects | Chief Nursing Officer, Rehabilitation Specialist, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Manager, Community Health Specialist etc |
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Average Annual Salary |
INR 3,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 |
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