Ph.D. (Biological Sciences)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Ph.D. Biological Sciences or Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences is Doctorate Biology course. Ph.D. Biological Science is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of research in the areas of Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Computational Biology. Programmes is the emphasis being laid on the overall development of laboratory skills of a research student coupled with an expansion of his/her knowledge base through an interdisciplinary course work comprising lectures and practical’s in the first year of the course and subsequently fine tuning these skills in an area of specialization.

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Ph.D. Biological Sciences Eligibility    

• Post Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
• Candidate should clear the common entrance exam conducted by the University for the Course.

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Ph.D. Biological Sciences Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those students who wish to eventually pursue a leadership role in academic, governmental or industrial settings. Program tailored individually to each student, and emphasizes the development of research, communication and teaching skills. 
• Candidate should have practical skills, numeracy skills, communication, presentation and IT skills. 
• Other essential skills for the course are interpersonal and teamwork skills; self-management and professional development skills.

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How is Ph.D. Biological Sciences Course Beneficial?

• Doctorate Degree enables one to keep pace with the expanding frontiers of knowledge and provides research training relevant to the present social and economic objectives of the country. 
• It learns to write a good research report and acquires the skill of presenting data in graphical form. 
• Career paths of Ph.D. graduates of the Department of Biological Sciences have led to research, teaching, and administrative positions at renowned academic institutions.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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Post Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate.