How can I apply for Ph.D in biology?
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The admission process for Ph.D. in Life Science programme may vary from college to college. While the admissions in the August month are open to all qualified categories of competitors. Admission is offered on the basis of an interview held typically a month prior to the starting of the semester for which admission is looked for. The interview can be supplemented by an entrance exam, if necessary. Following are a few entrance tests that are conducted by some of the Ph.D. in Life Science colleges in India:
JNU Ph.D. Entrance
NCBS Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS)
NIPER Ph.D. E...more -
Firstly, you need to decide in which university you wish to apply. You can either appear for examination for which universities inviting application on the months of March-May. If you are selected, you can do research under a registered guide appointed by the university. You will eligible for Stipend during the research period.
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For biology students in India, there are many high-salary career options available even without taking the NEET exam, such as:
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
- B.Sc Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- Optometry (B.Optom)
- Food Technology/Food Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc)
Many courses after graduating in Biology (or related subjects) can help one pursue a lucrative career abroad. Some of these highly paid jobs after graduating in Biology are that of a medical doctor, biomedical engineer, biotechnologist, pharmacist and a veterinarian.
The best courses after class 12th biology for girls include the ones that offer the flexibility to pursue diverse career fields. Hence, girls looking to pursue the top medicine courses abroad with high earning potential may consider courses like - MBBS (Doctor of Medicine), Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Biotechnology, Dentistry (BDS), Nursing, Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or Pharmacology.
The highest paying jobs for biology students include the following:
- Neurologist
- Dermatologist
- Orthodontist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
These jobs pay well and remain in high demand across different nations.
MBBS is usually considered as the toughest course in biology after 12th as it has a vast syllabus that covers almost every medical subject. Doing an MBBS involves practising clinical rotations and undertaking responsibility for patient care.
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