Ph.D in Medical and Health Science

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

Quick info
Modes

Full Time

Duration

3 Year

Medium

English

Stream

Medical

Overview

Ph.D in Health Science is basically a 3 to 5-year duration full time doctorate course which is specially designed to teach the students regarding the improvement and distribution of typical health care techniques in the Healthcare Field. In this course, students gain knowledge and skills in scientific communication, teaching, and mentoring which in turn help them to build their career in the education field. Students who have completed their master’s degree in Health Science, Public Health, Applied Health science or an equivalent M.sc degree in Science stream from any recognized university with minimum 55% marks and above will be considered eligible to apply to this course. Admission to this program will be done based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam which is followed by a personal interview round conducted by the college or university. However, there are some institutes which offer admission to this program based on merit in the Master’s degree exam. PhD Health Science degree holders are hired in a wide range of fields as a Health Inspector, Health Educators, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Physiotherapist etc. They are recruited in areas such as Schools, Colleges, Public Health Center, Private Clinics, Laboratories, and Community Health Centers etc.  The PhD degree in Health Science course is a doctorate degree that teaches the students in various disciplines, like- Life Sciences, Medical Science, Clinical Engineering, Physiological Sciences and more.  This course is perfect for the students who have major interests in Natural Sciences, Public Health Educations, Clinical Healthcare Research, technologies and Clinical Engineering. This course offers a broader outlook on the concept of health planning, health information management, international health care and more. The course imparts in-depth knowledge on various health care management methods, concepts on epidemiology, its impacts, productivity and research principals. Besides these, this course will help the students to learn how to make proper data analyzation in clinical practice and provide required treatment for further research. 

 

Admission Process

Most colleges and institutes offering PhD Health Science courses admit students based on their performance in the Master’s degree examination. However, there are some colleges which do conduct entrance examinations to judge a candidate’s abilities and skill sets.

Eligibility Criteria

·         The interested candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Health Science, Public Health, Applied Health Science or an equivalent PG course in science stream from any recognized university. 

·         Students who have attended their MSc Final year exams are also eligible for this doctorate course. 

·         The qualifying aggregate score in MSc degree is at least 55% marks. 

 

 

Job Opportunities
Job profile Job description Average salary
Medical Scientist To discover new methods of enhancing human health, to perform research on specimens, such as bacteria and viruses. Also, they regularly perform reviews, clinical investigations, and write technical reports during research processes. To discover new methods of enhancing human health, to perform research on specimens, such as bacteria and viruses. Also, they regularly perform reviews, clinical investigations, and write technical reports during research processes. 4,50,000 in 0-2 Years
Medical Consultant Medical Consultants, as independent contractors, may provide services directly to a doctor or healthcare facility. They may also work for organizations that provide medical-consulting services. Clients or consulting firms consider a consultant's education and experience when hiring. Medical Consultants, as independent contractors, may provide services directly to a doctor or healthcare facility. They may also work for organizations that provide medical-consulting services. Clients or consulting firms consider a consultant's education and experience when hiring. 7,80,000 in 0-2 Years
Medical Officer They conduct autopsies as directed by government bodies, and produce medico-legal reports. They conduct autopsies as directed by government bodies, and produce medico-legal reports. 2,64,000 in 0-2 Years
Medical Examiner Medical Examiner is responsible for specialized training in forensic pathology. They also perform inspect organs and autopsies organs, tissue, and bodily liquids to examine the reason for death. Medical Examiner is responsible for specialized training in forensic pathology. They also perform inspect organs and autopsies organs, tissue, and bodily liquids to examine the reason for death. 2,50,000 in 0-2 Years

* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors


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Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
The medium of Ph.D in Medical and Health Science course is English
Duration of the Ph.D in Medical and Health Science course is 3 Year

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