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Hi,
In order to pursue Phd, from universities abroad, you need to first of all make a list of the universities that you aspire for, then send emails to respective course department, asking them to provide you the eligibility criteria and selection procedure for PHD students.
It may take three to six years to complete your PHD, depending on the field you select and your mentor.
The general eligibility criteria for PHD students are as follows:
In majority of the institutes, master's degree is an essential pre-requisite for a Ph.D.
It is important that you have good scores in common entrance tests such as GRE and English Language examinations like TOEFL or IELTS.
Internships or other work experience will add to your qualifications.
Ph.D. course work essentially includes research and documentation work. This requires large amounts of money.
In addition to this, you have to consider living expenses for the entire duration of the course. The annual expenses of most Ph.D. students are about $28,000-$40,000 per year.
For your reference find below some of the finest universities offering Phd in molecular genetics and related fields:
- University of Manchester- UK.
- University of Birmingham- UK.
- University of Sheffield- UK.
- University of Maryland- US.
- University of Pittsburgh- US.
- University of Colorado- US.
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Hi,
Pursuing MBA is always a good option as it further enhances the career prospects.
However as per your profile, I would suggest to work for 2-3 years after completing your graduation and then opt for a full time MBA or PGDM program.
The advantage of this step would be:
- You will gain relevant work experience.
- After working you will know which specialization to opt in MBA, that can further enhance your career prospects, however as per your profile pursuing MBA in finance would be the best option for you.
- The other advantage of work experience would be that during admission in MBA, you will have advantage over candidates with no work experience.
- Finally, if you work for some years then you may yourself manage the expenses of your further studies.
However, you may surely pursue MBA, through distance education as well for your reference find below some of the finest universities to pursue MBA through distance education:
- Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Punjab Technical University.
- Sikkim Manipal University.
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.
- Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University.
- Karnataka State Open University.
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Hi,
As per your profile pursuing MBA would be the best option for you as it will further enhance your career prospects.
Please remember in order to pursue full time MBA or PGDM program you need to be graduate in any field with atleast 50% marks in graduation, plus you need to take various management entrance test like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc.
The final selection in MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students.
2. Score in various management entrance test.
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
The other option for you would be to work for 2-3 years after completing your graduation and then opt for a full time MBA or PGDM program.
The advantage of this step would be:
- You will gain relevant work experience.
- After working you will know which specialization to opt in MBA, that can further enhance your career prospects.
- The other advantage of work experience would be that during admission in MBA, you will have advantage over candidates with no work experience.
- Finally, if you work for some years then you may yourself manage the expenses of your further studies.
For your reference find below some of the finest B-schools in India:
1. IMT-Ghaziabad.
2. MDI- Gurgaon.
3. Narsee monjee institute of management studies- Mumbai, and many more institutes.
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All the Best.