PhD In Nursing

PhD in Nursing is a higher level degree of nursing education that is basically done after the completion of M.Phil. in Nursing or M.Sc. in Nursing. This course of study is fully based on research works. There are different course duration for those who have completed M.Sc. in Nursing and M.Phil in Nursing. The Maters in Nursing graduates have to go through three to five years for the completion of PhD whereas for the M.Phil. in Nursing degree holders they only have to study for one and a half to three years. This Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing course helps the students to obtain and analyze their knowledge and skills from different approaches. Students who get enrolled in PhD in Nursing degree shape their intelligence to ascertain the health and nursing field through different methodologies than other people related to this field.

The major role of this course is to develop the leadership quality of the nurses to the finest level to build them as an expertise. After the nurses conclude their PhD level, they are recognized as a specialist in the area of study of nursing. All the academic, analytical or practical education that the nurses gain while studying this course will make them more capable of discovering different aspects of nursing science and healthcare. They can prescribe many innovative ideas and plans for the improvement of health sectors by forming a team. They can get hold of the more high position in the healthcare area they are working in or can also enter into the academic sector as educators of various institutions or clinical settings.

The PhD Degree students have to go through major research projects and submit the thesis papers. All the courses in this degree enhance the analytical skills of the students to solve the health problems in society, economic field and political field throughout the nation. They become independent and proficient in identifying their roles towards the health community by knowing the positive affects of the health sector for the overall growth of the state. There are three major papers that the students study like Nursing Leadership in Health Care Delivery System, Philosophy of Nursing Science and Theoretical Perspectives and Nursing Theories and Theory development. Under these areas of studies, there are various other theories and researchers.

Eligibility Criteria

There are some eligibility criteria for all those who wish to peruse a higher-level degree such as PhD in nursing. The conditions that the institutions develop to select the candidates are usually similar. No any candidates will be selected for the further process if the following matters don’t match:

  • Good writing, reading and speaking skills in the English language
  • Sound knowledge in research work
  • Should be medically fit
  • Prestigious career background

Educational Qualifications

This is the most important and essential criterion that a candidate must comprise to have the fortune to be a PhD in Nursing student. Candidate cannot be selected by a university if s/he doesn’t meet the educational qualifications that certain nursing institutions accept. Some of them are:

  • Good academic record in B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing or M.Phil (if done)
  • Completed previous degree from reputed university
  • Minimum five years of work experience for M.Sc. nursing graduates

Admission process

The last step prior getting enrolled in the University for the PhD degree for a candidate is getting through the admission process. There are numbers of approvals and documents that are needed to be shown. The rules and regulations of the admission also vary from one nursing institution to another.

  • Fill the required application forms with documents
  • Give the entrance exam if necessary
  • Letter of recommendation (if asked by the institution)
  • Proper research proposal (for better chance to get selected)
  • Letter of motivation (to depict your determination to complete the project)
  • Present updates resume if asked
  • Passport size photographs for forms and different other uses
  • All the details documents related to prior study
  • Fees payment after the clearance of entrance exam

Course Syllabus

I. nursing leadership in health care delivery system.

  • Current health issues and policies
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Nursing Informatics

II. Philosophy of Nursing Science and Theoretical Perspectives

  • Philosophy of nursing science
  • Nursing theoretical perspectives

III. Nursing Theories and Theory Development

  • Epistemology
  • Overview of theory in nursing
  • Overview of nursing theories
  • Analysis of Nursing theories & evaluation of nursing theories
  • Nursing theory and practice
  • Nursing theory and research
  • Interrelationships between science, theory, practice and research in Nursing

IV. Research Methodology and Applied Statistics

  • Introduction
  • Research process overview
  • Review of related literature Need purpose and sources
  • Research approaches and designs
  • Data collection procedures, analysis & interpretation and data management
  • Ethical considerations in Nursing Research
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Communicating research findings

Further Studies

The PhD is a doctorate degree which is said to be the highest degree of all. Many people who are interested to gain more knowledge also do a post-doctoral degree. It is simply a research-based qualification course which does not have any fix duration of course. Basically, after the completion of the PhD course, the graduates concentrate in their career upliftment rather than getting into next higher degree or doing a different course. The PhD degree holders are the highest scholars who are regarded as the expertise of their field.

Career Prospects

The candidates who are willing to continue a PhD Nursing degree usually have many years of knowledge before getting into this course. After the candidate completes this course, they are considered to be more eligible in the sector they are working and get more chances of promotion. Some of the fields where PhD in Nursing degree holder can work are:

  • Schools or University
  • Nursing homes
  • Old Age Homes
  • Health Departments
  • Corporate or Industrial Houses and many more

Job Opportunities

Numerous job opportunities arrive in the path of a PhD degree holder right after the completion of the course. The graduate can also get the proposal for new jobs in the higher position that s/he is holding now. The job position will surely be upgraded and the graduates can work in the top level being a senior.

  • Nursing professor or lecturer
  • Nursing Researcher
  • Senior Nurse
  • Senior Army Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nursing instructor

PhD in Nursing college in Bangalore

Some of the colleges that offer PhD course in Bangalore are:

  • Manipal College of Nursing
  • National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

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Ph.D Admission - December 2024 SESSION

Admission and eligibility for ph.d degree program.

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) offers PhD Programs in various disciplines. The University has well qualified faculty members to supervise research scholars and lead them to their Doctoral degree. These programs are available in both the full time and part time modes. DSU believes in the importance of interdisciplinary research and hence encourages scholars to pursue their work in socially relevant interdisciplinary areas.

Applications are invited for registration to the following Full Time/Part Time Research Programmes :

  • CSE Cluster (CSE-AI&ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics)
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mathametics,Chemistry & Physics
  • Ph.D. in the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
  • Ph.D. in the Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences (Life Sciences)
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • Ph.D in Physiotherapy
  • Ph.D in Nursing Sciences
  • Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC,English Literature)
  • Ph.D. in School Of Law
  • Ph.D. in Computer Applications

Ph.D in Inter-Disciplinary Area

i) The University encourages interdisciplinary research leading towards awarding of PhD degree, for such students who have Masters degree in appropriate subjects securing not less than 55% of the aggregate marks prescribed for the examination, or it’s equivalent grade ( in a point scale wherever grading system is followed ) and passed entrance examination for the PhD degree course, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph. D Degree Course. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories. ii) The candidate shall submit the title of the research area and the research proposal along with his/her application. iii) The degree shall be awarded in the discipline in which the candidate has registered to Ph.D. program. Further Supervisor and Co-Supervisor (if any) may be assigned from appropriate discipline.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

  • The number of available seats in the various specializations under different disciplines is published in the link   Research Supervisor's List
  • The candidate desirous of pursuing Ph.D. degree shall discuss with one of the Supervisor List as per the above link and submit the application through proper approval from the chairman/ dean of the respective department/school.
  • The Entrance Test application form and the necessary details are available at the end of this page.
  • The selection of Ph D scholars is done based on the performance in the Entrance Test and the Interview conducted by an Expert Panel in the chosen discipline.
  • However, the candidates should get min 50% in the aggregate, in the Entrance Test to become eligible for the interview.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45% in the case of PG degree Holders OR 70% to 65% in the case of 4-year Degree holders) is allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layers)/Differently-abled category as per the MHRD (UGC) notification F. No. 1-1/2002/(PS)Exempt(PT. FI. III) Vol-II dated 28th August 2018.
  • Selection of Scholars in a discipline is done strictly based on the rank list prepared in that discipline by adding the performance of the candidates in the Entrance Test and interview.

a) Dayananda Sagar University Ph. D Entrance Test : The University will conduct Entrance Test of 120 marks for 3 hours duration as under: The syllabi of various disciplines for the Entrance Test for candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-JRF/UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR JRF/ UGC-CSIR NET / SLET / GATE or hold teacher fellowship are in the tab “Entrance Test Syllabus”

b) Interview by an Expert Panel : The candidates shortlisted based on the performance in the Entrance Test will submit their Research Proposal with the help of the Supervisor (and Co-supervisor, if any) and present before an Expert Panel set up by the University in the chosen discipline.

Duration of the Program 

  • PhD program will be for a minimum duration of THREE/FOUR years for the candidates with PG Qualification, including coursework for FULL TIME/PART TIME scholars from the date of Ph D Registration.
  • Candidates with 4-year degree will have FOUR/FIVE years duration including coursework for FULL TIME/PART TIME scholars from the date of Ph. D. Registration.
  • Extension of ONE year for both the FULL TIME and PART TIME Scholars from the date of registration beyond the above limits shall be permitted based on the recommendation of the Research Supervisor and the Research Advisory Committee concerned.

IMPORTANT DATES

Mode of Entrance Test :  

PhD Entrance Test followed by Interview will be held on Saturday, the 21.12.2024 in offline Mode at

Main Campus: Dayananda Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara Dt. Bengaluru – 562 112

*Please refer to the Ph. D Regulations in the link  Research Regulations   for more details’

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  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Health Sciences
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - LAW
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - English Literature
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Medical School - CDSIMER
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - School of Nursing
  • Ph.D Entrance Test Syllabus - Life Sciences
  • Ph.D Question Paper Pattern - 2024-25

TUTION FEE 

  • Rs 72,000/- for the first year to be paid during the admission
  • Rs 62,000/- for the second and the subsequent years to be paid in the start of the year
  • USD 2,450/- per year to be paid at the start of the year for NRI and Foreign candidates

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

  •  A candidate who has obtained Master’s degree (Engineering, Sciences, Commerce & Management, and Health Sciences) from Dayananda Sagar University or any other University recognized as equivalent securing not less than 55% of the aggregate marks prescribed for the examination, or its equivalent grade (in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and passed entrance examination for the PhD degree program, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree Course.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
  • A candidate with M. Phil Degree of this University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto in the concerned or cognate subject shall also be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree course, after passing the entrance examination as prescribed.
  • A candidate, who has obtained a 4-year degree such as B.E/B.Tech/B.S/BSc (Research) or any other 4-year UGC recognized degree with minimum 70% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade point average) will be eligible to directly apply for Ph.D. Programme.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 70% to 65%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories

Ph.D in Inter-Disciplinary Area .

  • The University encourages interdisciplinary research leading towards awarding of PhD degree, for such students who have Master’s degree in appropriate subjects securing not less than 55%
  • 4-year degree in appropriate subjects securing not less than 70% of the aggregate marks prescribed for the examination, or its equivalent grade (in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) AND
  • A Pass in entrance examination for the PhD degree course, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD Degree Course.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks or an equivalent relaxation of grade will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories.
  • The candidate shall submit the title of the research area and the research proposal along with his/her application.
  • The degree shall be awarded in the discipline in which the candidate has registered to Ph.D. program. Further Supervisor and Co-Supervisor (if any) may be assigned from appropriate discipline.
  • Full Time Ph. D Candidates having 4 / 5-year UG or 5-year integrated masters or 2-year Master’s degree with CGPA 7.5 and above (on a 10-point scale) OR equivalent with a waiver of 0.5 CGPA in case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently-abled candidates are eligible to apply for the position of full-time scholars with fellowship.
  • The candidates shall have some research orientation with proven credentials apart from clearing the Admission Process with excellent scores.

STIPEND/FELLOWSHIP :

The details of the Fellowship in selected disciplines ( CS&E, E&CE, Mechanical Engg., Aerospace Engg, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Management Studies and Pharmaceutical Sciences) are in the below table:

HOW TO APPLY 

Application form shall be downloaded here: Download Application form

  • Application form shall be downloaded here:  Download Application December 2024
  • The filled application form for the Ph.D. Entrance Test, along with a fee of Rs. 2500/- for the Entrance Test and Interview, should be submitted either in person or by speed post to the Registrar's Office, Dayananda Sagar University, Innovation Campus, Kudlu Gate, Hosur Road, 560114.
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