The admission for PhD courses in clinical research has commenced in numerous universities in India, and several students are showing keen interest into it. There is no need to say that the seats are limited, and many students began approaching these institutions with a hope to grab the seat first. Therefore, it would be better to go to nearby universities, search online or ask an advisor or counseling members to gather maximum information about this course so as to enroll as soon as possible.  

The PhD in clinical research is a two year full time programme for those students who wish to contribute into growing research and development field. This programme offers them various areas of research to choose from in the clinical research field. It opens up many doors for the student to take up suitable teaching assignments as well as senior positions which get opened up for the student in the Clinical Research industry. 

Subsequently the student has to choose a guide/mentor and work with the mentor to develop a synopsis which if accepted by the research committee becomes the topic of the thesis. The thesis and the PhD have to be done in accordance with the UGC guidelines 2009(these are available on the UGC website).The student has to meet with the guide regularly at least once a week. The minimum period of time for the thesis to be completed is two years but the student can take more time for which an additional fee is payable. The thesis is to be presented to the research committee and defended. Student has the possibility of suggesting a guide but the guide has to be approved by the University and must meet the norms specified by UGC.  

The teaching methods employed in reputed institutions are basically classroom lectures, presentations, seminar, case study analysis, workshops for skill enhancement, industrial visits, and projects. The PhD courses in Clinical research can open up various job opportunities for you in clinical trials, clinical research, drugs development and many more in several reputed companies. As various foreign companies are investing in India in clinical research field because of its low cost of operation in comparison to western companies; the clinical research industry can offer job opportunities to many students in future. 

During two years of this programme, students are taught a component of one semester of classes in Research methodology regularly at the campus, and those who came from non-clinical research programme will undergo additional 3 months of academic training to get acquainted with the basic aspects of clinical research.  

The eligibility for PhD courses in Clinical research is: Masters in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science.  The student should also pass the university test and interviews with minimum 55% marks in graduation from an UGC recognised university.

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