PhD in Nursing
Duration: 4 Year(s)
DRIEMS Group of Institutions, Cuttack
Cuttack, Odisha, India
Course TypePhD
Course Specialty
General Nursing
Overview
The Ph.D. in Nursing program at DRIEMS University, Cuttack, is designed to foster advanced research capabilities and scholarly excellence among nursing professionals. The program emphasizes independent research, critical inquiry, and the generation of new knowledge to improve nursing practice, education, administration, and healthcare delivery systems. Scholars are trained in advanced research methodologies, biostatistics, ethics in research, and academic writing.
DRIEMS University provides a structured research environment supported by experienced research supervisors, academic resources, and access to clinical and community-based research settings. The program aims to develop nurse researchers, academicians, policy advisors, and leaders capable of contributing significantly to healthcare systems, nursing education, and evidence-based clinical practice at national and international levels.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Passed M.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks (or as prescribed by UGC/DRIEMS University; relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per norms)
- Valid qualification in Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by DRIEMS University (if applicable)
- Candidates with UGC-NET / JRF or equivalent may be exempted from entrance test as per university rules
- Research proposal aligned with nursing specialization
- Medically fit to pursue research activities
Minimum Education
MSc Nursing
Admission Process:
- Eligibility Check: Verify M.Sc. Nursing qualification and required marks
- Application Submission: Apply through DRIEMS University Ph.D. admission process
- Entrance Examination: Appear for university Ph.D. entrance test (if applicable)
- Research Proposal Submission: Submit a detailed research proposal in nursing specialization
- Interview / Viva-Voce: Assessment by the Doctoral Research Committee
- Provisional Registration: Grant of provisional Ph.D. registration upon selection
- Coursework Completion: Mandatory Ph.D. coursework as per UGC norms
- Research & Progress Review: Periodic review by Research Advisory Committee
- Thesis Submission & Evaluation: Submission of thesis followed by evaluation and viva-voce
