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Ph.D in Nursing

Ph.D. nursing is a research-based degree that takes between 4-6 years to complete. This course entails conducting nursing research to improve healthcare facilities. Candidates for a Ph.D. The nursing programme must have a Master's degree in Nursing or another equivalent discipline from a recognized university with minimum aggregate of 55%. Students who complete this research-based programme will be qualified to work as a Chief Nursing Officer, Rehabilitation Specialist, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Manager, Community Health Specialist, and other related positions.

Application & Admission Process

Step-1: Fill the Online Application Form
Step 2: Confirm Programme/Specialisation, generate your System ID
Step 3: Complete Additional details/Educational Details & Upload photo signature & Documents
Step 4: Proceed with the payment of the application fee i.e. INR 1500 /-
Step-5: Online Enterance Exam (In the case, Ph.D application approved)

Candidates with valid selection from NET / GATE / SET / UET / any other equivalent test conducted by GOI accredited agency (to be decided by the selection committee) are exempted from entrance test and get preference in selection.

Step-6: Interview

Programme Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have cleared post-graduate (PG) degree or equivalent of minimum duration of 2 years from a UGC recognized Indian / foreign university in respective discipline with score of minimum 55% or equivalent CGPA. A 5% relaxation in score for SC/ST/OBC i.e minimum of 50% in PG degree or equivalent CGPA is allowed.

Programme Duration - Min. 3 Years

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Admissions - Ph.D. Program
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Category 5: Part-Time Ph.D. for Working Professionals

Minimum 4.5 years from date of Joining (Registration), and up to a maximum of 6 years
Applicants with master’s degree meeting the eligibility criteria (Refer section 4 of guidelines)
The applicant should be working in an organization which encourages and facilitates research
The applicant should have minimum of two (02) years of work experience in the related field.
The nature of support should be clearly described in the NOC / Letter of support

» Financial and Non-financial

» Number of hours, the applicant would be allowed to devote for PhD including for course work

» Permission to use data generated within the organization as a part of PhD work of the applicant, in publications / thesis, or in other scholarly output

Co-guide having expertise in the domain of applicant’s Ph.D. work and meeting eligibility criteria of MAHE, should be available in organization OR university / institution in the vicinity of applicant’s organization
Admission Schedule: Twice in an academic year (July and January)
Applicants are required to contact prospective guide(s) from MAHE institutions to discuss their research interests and EOI ( Annexure 6 ).
Prospective guide will submit willingness to guide the applicant at Institution and submit EOI to MAHE.
Applicants are required to register themselves at https://mahephd.azurewebsites.net/ and submit the application form as per the timeline (table 1).

Table 1: Tentative Timeline of Admission Process

During the application, the applicant will be directed to select most suitable stream and research domain from the list displayed.
The applicant will also self-declare his / her eligibility to appear for MET
MET is exempted for

» GATE qualified applicants

» Applicants with Assistant professorship (UGC-NET qualified) and qualified in other National Tests with valid score card

» Applicants who have completed any research methodology course from SWAYAM portal with certificate of completion within the past 2 years

¨ MET exempted applicants MUST self-declare his / her eligibility to appear for interview and provide supporting information specified in the online application

Stream specific MET syllabus ( Health Sciences; Technology and Management; Law, Humanities & Social Sciences), schedule and results will be made available at https://mahephd.azurewebsites.net/
PhD topics will be made available on candidate portal to MET exempted applicants and Shortlisted applicants who qualify through MET.
Interview will have following components

» Presentation by the applicant

» Viva Voce on area of interest and basics, related to applicant’s expertise.

» Discussion on Motivation and Goal

Documents to be submitted to the interview panel are as follows. The interview panel will also screen the documents submitted and confirm the eligibility of applicant and co-guide

» NOC / Letter of Support from the current employer ( Annexure 5 )

» Prospective co-guide (from applicant’s organization or vicinity) details

» Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant

» Academic transcripts and Degree certificates

» ‘Expression of Interest’/ ‘Statement of Purpose’ ( Annexure 6 ), as discussed with prospective guide at MAHE

¨ The Expression of Interest (EOI) should provide sufficient information for judgment to be made about the chosen topic by the applicant and applicant’s capacity to complete the PhD research within a relevant contextual background.

¨ EOI must include the following

§ Project title & description

· Need, Objectives, Brief Methodology, Outcomes etc

§ Organizational context

· Nature of the organization / profession context and applicant’s relationship and role(s) within it.

· Availability of facilities / resources in the organization,

o financial (if applicable) and non-financial

o Facilities / resources required for the PhD work, but are not available in the parent organization; along with arrangements made to complete related work.

o Number of hours / week the applicant intends to devote for PhD should be mentioned and his / her expectations in terms of guidance from Primary Guide from MAHE and Co-guide from his organization/vicinity

Admissions office, MAHE will issue offer letter to applicants selected for PhD admission [Weightage: 35 % for the entrance test (MET) + 65 % for interview/viva- voce].
Refer https://manipal.edu/phd for PhD Course fees
Fee Payment Link will be displayed in the candidate portal on confirmation of offer acceptance.
On successful completion of fee payment, provisional admission will be granted and PhD Roll No will be generated by MAHE Admissions Office which will be intimated to the applicant.
Following this, the applicant will visit the Admissions Office with following documents in originals for verification.

» All semester / year marks / grade sheet of Bachelor’s Degree, from a recognized university

» All semester / year marks/grade sheet of Master’s Degree from a recognized university

» UG & PG Degree Certificates

» 2 Recent & identical passport-sized photographs

» Self-Attested Pan Card & Aadhaar card photocopy

» Fee paid details

» Experience Certificate

¨ The candidate should have minimum of two years of work experience in the related field

» No Objection Certificate (NOC)

¨ ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) / ‘letter of support’ from the current employer

Admission office, MAHE will issue admission order to the applicant after verification.
Following this, PhD scholar will complete joining/reporting formalities at the respective institution.
ID card and learner Email ID will be issued to the PhD scholar after joining.
After completing the joining formalities at the Institution PhD scholar MUST submit the joining report to the Centre for Doctoral Studies (CDS), MAHE along with co-guide (from the applicant’s organization or vicinity) application
CDS will issue registration letter to PhD scholar. The date of joining will be the date the registration of the PhD scholar.
Co-guide (from PhD scholar’s organization or university / institution in the vicinity) recognition

o Following joining, PhD scholar will submit joining report to CDS along with co-guide application ( Annexure 7 ) and other supporting documents including NOC from the co-guide’s employer.

§ CDS will screen the application for eligibility as per MAHE eligibility criteria and communicate the decision to the co-guide/PhD scholar/MAHE guide/Institution.

There will be no financial support from MAHE
PhD scholars will be provided access to MAHE facilities including library and databases etc. when they are in the MAHE Campus
Ph.D Scholar MUST present for the following at MAHE and in physical mode
Protocol presentation to the institutional protocol Approval Committee (IPAC)
Half yearly report presentations to the Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) in the institution / department of MAHE
As recommended by the MAHE guide and DAC for completing course work requirements/research related discussion and training etc.
PhD scholar is eligible for leaves as per prevailing leave policy of his / her parent organization
If the PhD scholar avails leave over and above the eligibility, the duration of Ph.D. will be extended by leave period availed.

» If the PhD scholar avails additional leaves with DAC permission, the minimum duration of Ph.D. will be extended by leave period availed.

¨ This requires prior approval from CDS. The request to be sent to CDS in CDS template ( Annexure 42 ).

» Maternity leave, if availed, to be communicated to CDS along with supporting documents in CDS template ( Annexure 43 ).

¨ The minimum duration of PhD program will be extended by leave period

Annexures are available at https://manipal.edu/mu/academics/phd/annexures.html

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Guidelines for Starting Ph.D. in Nursing Program in the Universities approved by the Indian Nursing Council

INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL

NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 6th November, 2020

F. No. 11-1/2019-INC. —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 16 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), as amended from time to time, the Indian Nursing Council hereby makes the following regulations namely:—

Short Title and Commencement.—

i. These Regulations may be called the Indian Nursing Council (Guidelines for Starting Ph.D. in Nursing Program in the Universities approved by the Council), Regulations, 2020 .

ii. These Regulations shall come into force on the date of notification of the same in the Official Gazette of India.

Indian Nursing Council (Guidelines for Starting Ph.D. in Nursing Program in the Universities approved by the Council), Regulations, 2020

1. BACKGROUND

NHP 2017 recognizes the key role health research plays in the development of nation’s health. The policy aims to strengthen governance systems so that nurses can assume leadership position, improve regulation of practice and strengthen the quality of nursing education. Doctoral education in nursing will prepare more qualified nurses who can meet the country’s health and nursing care demand. Many universities in India are recognizing this need and plan to start Ph.D. Program in nursing. This necessitates uniform and standard curriculum and guidelines to run the program effectively and achieve the intended outcomes. Indian Nursing Council (Council for short) has prepared the Ph.D. curriculum and guidelines that will guide all universities who intend to start and promote doctoral education in nursing in their respective Universities.

2. PHILOSOPHY

NHP 2017 emphasizes the need to prepare nurses to function in specialty and super-specialty areas of tertiary care institutions with the proposed expansion of tertiary care services alongside expansion of medical colleges and starting new AIIMS centres nationwide. There is an acute shortage of nursing faculty in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs in India. Doctoral education is essential to prepare nurse scholars to improve the quality of nursing education and practice in India.

Doctoral education builds upon and extends competence acquired at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizes theory development and research skills. The function of nurse scholars are to: assume leadership roles in complex healthcare and education systems, develop a theoretical and empirical base for nursing practice in both current and emerging health care systems, conduct nursing research and participate in developing healthcare policies. The entire thrust is on professional preparation in Nursing that could lead to evidence based practice for clinical effectiveness.

Doctoral education is to prepare nurse scholars who will contribute both to the development and application of knowledge in nursing for enhancing quality of nursing education, research, practice and dissemination of nursing knowledge.

4. OBJECTIVES

The doctoral prepared nurse will be able to —

Conduct research relevant to nursing.
Develop nursing theories and nursing science
Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other allied sciences to develop and test theory
that affects health status.
Demonstrate the leadership skills in nursing practice, education and research.
Disseminate the results of theory development and research.

5. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR UNIVERSITIES APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL TO START Ph.D. PROGRAM IN NURSING

The minimum criteria for a University to have approved Ph.D. degree program in Nursing is as follows:—

The University must be approved by the Council under Section 10 of INC Act, 1947. Deemed/Private University

The University shall have minimum two guides (regular faculty) with Ph.D. qualification with relevant experience along with their research publications. (Refer page no. 3)

State Universities

Every College of Nursing having M.Sc. (Nursing) approved by the University to start Ph.D. in Nursing shall have minimum of two Ph.D. degree holders in nursing regular faculty.

6. RESEARCH GUIDE

Guides can select two scholars only every year but not more than 6 scholars at any given period of time
Scholars can have co-guide from nursing or other disciplines if necessary
The Ph.D. doctoral holders who are within health care disciplines can be appointed as co-guides.
In Deemed University the guide should be from the same University
In State University, the guide can be from any college within the same University

7. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH GUIDE

Ph.D. degree in nursing with 5 years Post Graduate teaching experience with minimum 5 scientific publications in National/International Journals.
Maximum age to be a guide shall be 65 years.
Guide cannot have more than 6 candidates (including being Co-Guide) at any given point of time.
Candidate can have Co-Guide from nursing or other discipline, if necessary.
The Ph.D. doctorate holders who are not formal teachers can be appointed as Co-Guides.

8. RESEARCH SCHOLARS

Full time research scholars are those who register for Ph.D. on full time basis and are not employed anywhere.
Part time research scholars are those who are presently employed in any College/School/Hospital/ Institute/Nursing department within the University jurisdiction.
The scholars can select the guide from the list of guides recognized by the respective University. (Annexure-VI)

9. (I) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARS

Applications are invited from eligible scholars who have obtained:—

(a) M.Phil. (Nursing) or M.Sc. (Nursing) or a Post Graduate degree in Nursing recognized by Council with 3 years teaching or Clinical experience after M.Sc. (Nursing) for enrolment for Ph.D. in Nursing (part-time) under Faculty of Nursing in the respective University.

(b) The scholars should have passed M.Sc. (Nursing) with a minimum of 60% marks.

(II) Criteria for Selection

(a) Selection for the Ph.D. Program will be based on merit either by entrance or by M.Sc. (Nursing) (minimum 60% marks). (b) If the University opts to conduct entrance examination then selection for the Ph.D. Program of the candidate will be based on

i. Entrance test marks obtained out of 90 marks. (Minimum weightage pass marks for entrance will be 60% of 90 i.e. 54). ii. 5 marks for candidates possessing M.Phil. in Nursing. iii. 5 marks weightage for publications.

10. RESERVATION IN ADMISSION: As per UGC guidelines.

11. duration:.

Full time: Three years, maximum of 6 years. Part time: Five years.

A candidate can register for Ph.D. course on part time basis.

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When it comes to a Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD in Nursing) we tend to assume that it will take a long time for completion. However, it is not always the case. Like any other mainstream subjects, a PhD degree can be obtained in nursing as well within three to five years. You can obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in either a Full-Time course or a Part-Time which requires 3 years to 5 years for completion.

The minimum eligibility of admission to this course is an M.Sc or an M.Phil in nursing from a recognized university. If you want to take admission in any of the top universities of India, you will also have to clear several entrance examinations. So if you are aiming to obtain a Part Time PhD in Nursing in India, you are in the right place.

Part Time PhD Nursing Programs in India

Ph.D. Program in Nursing requires students to prepare a thesis consisting of original research that will advance and Nursing practice, procedures, and healthcare delivery systems. Part-Time Ph.D. in nursing usually takes at least three years to complete, but the duration can vary from scholar to scholar Here are the programs offered by different universities for Part Time PhD Nursing in India:

Current Health Issues & Policies.
Nursing Leadership.
Nursing Informatics.
Philosophy of Nursing Science and Theoretical Perspectives.
Nursing Theories and Theory Development.
Overview of Theory in Nursing.
Research Methodology and Applied Statistics.

Nursing in India

In simple English, Nursing is a profession where a nurse takes care of a patient and ensures the speedy recovery of a patient. But Nursing is much more than this; it has always been a very important occupation for the world. It is much more than just an occupation. Nursing has always been about touching lives and mending hearts. The world would not have been a planet of kindness if nurses were not there.

This is an amazing profession which is respected by everyone. Every individual nurse should be proud of his or her service to the nation and humanity at large.

PhD in Nursing- Is It Worth?

Firstly, a PhD nursing degree holder will have a lot of experience in her field and will be able to take up jobs at the position of responsibilities. Therefore, a PhD degree holder in Nursing will be preferred above other candidates. Having a PhD degree holder in the midst of interns and trainees will help in setting up a learning atmosphere . The Ph.D. degree holders can interact better with the community where they are posted and could bring sustainable changes.

Many high-profile jobs for nurses in the government sector require a PhD in Nursing. So if you want to obtain a nursing job in the government sector, you should obtain a PhD first. Also, if you want to secure a job as a lecturer or instructor in esteemed institutions as a Nurse, you will need a PhD in Nursing.

Benefits of PhD in Nursing

A PhD in Nursing will help you learn new things and build upon your existing skills & knowledge.
You will get an opportunity to build up your learning through the experiences you encounter during your course of study.
You will have the flexibility to choose a program that will be both personally and professionally relevant to you.
You will have an opportunity to cultivate your skills and understand the significance it can have in the field of Nursing.
You will be able to conduct your own studies and reflect on its impact on the professional practice of Nursing.
You will get the time and resources to understand the changing nature of healthcare; both nationally and internationally.

Individuals with a PhD degree in nursing have the upper-hand at obtaining jobs at top positions in Government organizations like Public Health Departments, Home Health Agencies, Hospitals, and Community Organizations.

PhD in Nursing in India- Course Highlights (Part Time & Full Time)

Part time phd in nursing course fee in india.

Whenever we speak of any post-grad course, the first thing that we worry about is the course fee. The course fee which includes the tuition fee and lab facilities ranges between Rs. 12000 to Rs. 850000 for the complete course depending on the university.

The Big Question: How Much Does a PhD Degree Holder in Nursing Earn ?

The salary is highly dependent on the institute you are studying from and your educational career. Nursing is a significant part of the service industry in India. The efficiency of the nurses in handling situation and their capabilities to communicate with various types of people get them promoted However, the starting salary can be estimated somewhere between 6 lakh to 8 lakh per annum which is free to rise depending on how much you deliver.

Experience also plays an important factor in determining your salary. Work experience of 2 to 3 years can directly land you at the post of the supervisor and thus would fetch you higher salary depending on your field of work. Therefore, it becomes very important to consult proper career counsellors before making the call.

PhD in Nursing- Eligibility

For a PhD in nursing, the candidate must have passed the MSc or equivalent examination with 55% in aggregate or a MPhil in nursing. The selection in most of the respected institutions of the country is through entrance examinations.

If you have a Diploma in General nursing from any recognized institutional body, you can apply for a PhD in nursing if the institution is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. If an individual has a registration as a nurse from the State Nursing council, then he or she is eligible for a PhD program in nursing.

Some Important Entrance Examination in India for Admission in PhD in Nursing

AIIMS Entrance Exam
AFMC Entrance Exam
JIPMER Entrance Exam
Lady Harding’s Medical College Entrance Exam

Institutes Offering Part Time PhD in Nursing in India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University GGSIPU in New Delhi.
Noida International University in Noida.
Christian Medical College in Vellore.
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research in Pondicherry.
Madras Medical College in Chennai.
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University in Mysore.
Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai.
SRM University in Kanchipuram.
KLE University Belgaum.
Bharati Vidyapeeth University in Pune.
The University of Calicut in Calicut.

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PhD in Nursing – Career Prospects

A World of opportunities awaits for nurses with PhD in Nursing. Clinical Nurses are high in demand in all sectors. Besides Hospitals, nurses are important in schools, colleges, in the travel industry, in factories and offices, in times of accidents and natural calamities, etc. This degree will allow you to reach greater heights by letting you fetch jobs at bigger companies and hospitals. Having the work experience from a reputed institution will add to the points in your CV and will be of great help in the future.

After gaining a few years of experience in practice you can easily apply for the job of a lecturer or instructor in many universities. Gaining a Ph.D. in nursing further boost your career prospects and will also broaden your access to a range of possibilities in the booming health sector.

Organizations which offer jobs to PhD Nursing degree holders

The Health Department- Government of India
State Medical Councils
Indian Council for Nursing and Nurses
Indian Red Cross Society
Rotary International
Lions International
Non-Governmental Organizations

Few categories in which the requirement of PhD holding Nurses is high

Nurses for Cardiac Treatment
Nurses in the posts of Clinical Specialist
Critical Care Nurses
Nurses for emergencies
Nurses specializing in Gastroenterology
Nurses specializing in Neonatal
Nurses specializing in Medicine
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Health Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Public Health

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PhD Nursing

The College of Nursing possesses dynamic administrative head the Principal along with qualified and experienced faculty members in the various departments of nursing namely :

Ph.D (NURSING):

Duration for Part Time: 4 yrs
Dr.A.Jayasudha
Dr.G. Malarvizhi
Dr.A. Tamilselvi
Dr. M. D. Anuratha

The PhD Nursing application is available. Interested candidates are instructed to download the application. The filled in application form with appropriate enclosures to be sent to the College Address for Institution level scrutiny.. The Principal,PSG College of Nursing,Peelamedu,Coimbatore – 641 004,Tamil Nadu, India. Note: PhD Regulations of The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai has to be complied.

Faculty who are working in Institutions which are affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.
Having a minimum of 2 years experience after PG.
Candidates who are not employed anywhere.
Candidates will be available full time at PSG College of Nursing during the study period.
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Ph.D. Regulations 2010 (54 SAB) Download

The candidates applying for Ph.D. Provisional Registration from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University for January/July Session should obtain Eligibility Certificate from the University. For January Session the candidate has to get Eligibility Certificate from 16th October to 15th November and for July Session from 16th April to 15th May.

Apart from the above, the candidate should submit the documents requested in the application form for the issue of Eligibility Certificate for admission to Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) as per the Ph.D Regulations.

Attested Xerox copy of the Postgraduate Educational qualification Certificate.
Attested Xerox copy of the State Council Registration Certificate for Post graduation.
Attested Xerox copy of the Migration Certificate from the University in which the candidate has completed his/her Postgraduate qualification.
ORIGINAL Ethical Committee Clearance certificate for Human / Animal studies from the Institution in which the candidate intends to do their Research Programme.
Introduction
Objective / Aims
Previous work done
Plan of study
Research Methods
Expected results / outcome
Innovations / Applications
ORIGINAL No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution if working in the affiliated institution.
ORIGINAL Permission letter from the Head of the Institution & Department to utilize the Department for Research purpose.
ORIGINAL Consent letter from the recognized guide of this University to serve as a guide for the candidate.
ORIGINAL permission letter from the Candidates who are proposed to pursue the research in Government Institutions should be produced from the Director of Medical Education
Candidate has to submit duly filled in Eligibility Certificate application form downloaded from the Website of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University (www.tnmgrmu.ac.in) either in person or by post

The Ph.D. degree shall be awarded by this University under any one of the recognized faculties of this University. The non-medical faculties who wish to register for a Ph.D Degree should have obtained a minimum of 55% as aggregate in their Post Graduate Degree. The above qualifying degrees should be from the Faculties of this University or any other University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, Indian Nursing Council.

Teacher / staff / faculty candidates: It includes candidates who are employed and working as Tutors / Assistant Professors / Lecturers / Readers / Additional Professors / Associate Professors / Professors and Head of the Department in recognised departments / institutions affiliated to this University.

The Candidates graduated from Universities of State / Countries shall be permitted to do Ph.D in this University, if the Postgraduate Degree obtained by the candidate is recognized by the concerned Central/State Council and should fulfill the following criteria & submit the following documents for scrutiny by the members of the scrutiny committee.

The duration of Postgraduate Degree done by the candidates should be of full time with minimum two years duration.
During the study period, they should have submitted thesis as a part of their curriculum which should be one of the passing criteria
Syllabus of the Post Graduate study should be submitted by the candidate for perusal.
Genuineness of the Degree Certificate by the competent authority.
Xerox copy of the Visa and passport
Registration Certificate from the respective Council
No Objection certificate from the Indian Embassy
To furnish certificate from the Department of Police as to whether any criminal case is pending against the candidate in the State of Tamil Nadu or any other state of India.
An undertaking to be submitted in the form of affidavit under the surety of two Gazetted officers stating that if the Genuineness of all the certificates required by this University are found to be bogus in, future, that the candidate will be discharged from the course immediately and he / she will not claim any refund from the university.
10. Candidate has to remit a sum of 400 US dollars or its equivalent towards the cost of application and 1500 US dollars or its equivalent for issue of Eligibility Certificate.

The Candidates graduated from Universities of State / Countries shall be permitted to do Ph.D in this University, if the Post Graduate Degree obtained by the candidate is recognized by the concerned Central and State Council and should fulfill the following criteria & submit the following documents for scrutiny by the members of the scrutiny committee.

The duration of Post Graduate Degree done by the candidates should be of full time with minimum two years duration.
During the study period, they should have submitted thesis as a part of their curriculum which should be one of the passing criteria.
Xerox copy of the valid Visa and passport
Registration Certificate from the respective Council and State Council – Undergraduate and Postgraduate.
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PhD Nursing: Course Details, Eligibility, Admission, Fees

PhD in Nursing in India is a full-time doctorate degree which deals in the field of Nursing for the betterment of Health care facilities. PhD Nursing is a research level program, where PhD Nursing course duration ranges from 3 to 5 years. Upon completion of this research level program, students will be able to find employment as a Director of Nursing, Rehabilitation Specialist, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Manager, Community Health Specialist etc.

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This program helps students integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes from the areas of management, clinical practice, and generic areas of Nursing, and this is a major reason why get a PhD in Nursing. The course falls under the umbrella of PhD .

According to Wikipedia, "Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.”

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Nursing

The minimum eligibility for PhD in Nursing in India is a master's degree M.Sc./ M.Phil in Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university. The candidates who have passed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from any institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council are also allowed to join provided they have sufficient professional experience. Selection of the candidates for admission in PhD is done on the basis of entrance examination or merit. There is no age limit for the course.

To get admitted into the best universities for PhD Nursing, students must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The PhD Nursing admission 2023 is generally on the basis of an entrance exam which is followed by a personal interview round conducted at the university or the college. Mentioned below is the general guidelines for the admission process:

How to Apply?

Students can understand the admissions process by going through PhD Nursing course details and descriptions online. Candidates can either reach the official website of the institute or can reach out the office of the institute to fill the application form. Candidates need to fill the application form and upload all the necessary documents which are asked in the form.

Selection Process

PhD in Nursing admission 2023 is strictly offered to only those candidates who clear the minimum cut-off. After completion of the process of application, go for the counselling round and attend the personal interview round to get your desired college. And the interview decides whether the candidate is allotted a seat or not.

The applicants need to qualify the entrance examination conducted by UGC or state to secure a seat in top PhD Nursing colleges in India. Some of the top entrance exams students must give for admission to PhD Nursing are:

A Quick Glance at the PhD Nursing Entrance Exams

To get into the top PhD Nursing college in India, a candidate should clear the test. To prepare for the entrance exams, the candidates should know the course details, the syllabus, the question pattern, and should prepare according to it.

Exam Pattern: It is divided into objective and subjective type questions of a total of 100 marks and total time duration is of 2 to 3 hours.
The questions are asked from topics related to what they have studied at the time of your post-graduation.
Students must have an exact idea of the syllabus of the entrance test and the type of questions that might be asked in the question paper
The examination is subjective in nature and is designed to assess a candidate’s analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Students can opt for the top government colleges for PhD Nursing in India or most premium colleges in India depending upon their ranking. Here is the list of PhD Nursing colleges in India for aspirants reference:

The average PhD Nursing fees is around INR 10,000 to 2 LPA depending on the colleges or the universities offering PhD Nursing in India. The PhD nursing course fees may vary according to the college or university based on the type of institute, location, infrastructure, faculties, and facilities available. Listed below is the average annual fee for some colleges:

There are both online Nursing PhD programs and part time PhD Nursing programs available for the graduates along with the full time course. PhD Nursing is a research-based doctoral course which involves researching in a particular domain of nursing. At the end of the course, the candidates will have to submit the research thesis to attain their PhD degrees. PhD in Nursing duration for three to five years. Some of the subjects covered in this course include Current Health Issues and Policies, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Theories etc. Some of the compulsory subjects are:

Nursing Leadership
Nursing Informatics
Nursing Theories and Theory Development
Pathology and Genetics
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing

Read More: PhD Nursing Syllabus and Subjects

Students often wonder about PhD Nursing details before choosing the course. Before deciding on a career, students come across queries like, "What is a PhD Nursing course?" and "Why choose PhD Nursing?”. To clearly understand the answers to these questions, we have framed the following three pointers:

What is PhD Nursing All About?

PhD Nursing courses in India is a three to five years full-time doctorate programme within the field of Nursing. This course contributes towards the development of knowledge and analytical skills of students and enhances their action and decision-making skills, which in turn provides them with a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

What Does a PhD Nursing Graduate Do?

After completion of this course, students easily get jobs as a Nursing Officer or Assistant Nursing Officer in numerous healthcare organizations or they can also choose to work as a Community Health Expert or Rehabilitation Specialist in a Rural/ Urban setting. With this program, aspirants will get a large number of opportunities to develop your own learning techniques through a series of educationally useful and challenging learning experiences

Assistant Nursing Officer: An Assistant Nursing Officer works under the directions of the Chief Nursing Officer to create an environment in which nursing staff will be able to perform their duties effectively.

Reasons Why PhD Nursing Can Fetch You a Rewarding Career?

There are a large number of benefits of PhD in Nursing courses. The completion of a PhD Nursing degree program is a notable achievement and is valued very highly both inside and outside of academia.

Career Scope and Options: Students can opt for jobs in numerous sectors such as Public Health Departments, Hospitals, Community Organizations, Wellness Centers, School Systems, Rural/ Urban Settings etc. on completion of this course. Successful professionals of this course are usually hired as Chief Nursing Officer, Rehabilitation Specialist, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Manager, Community Health Specialist etc.

Read More: PhD Nursing Job Opportunities & Scope

Preparation Tips for PhD Nursing

Having a PhD Nursing degree opens thriving career opportunities. Some tips for entrance exams are:

Get To Know The Syllabus: The syllabus of the course is something that a student should know, this helps the student to know how to perform at the time of the examination.

Time Management: This is the most important aspect of one’s preparation, so students must pay attention to this. Aspirants are advised to make a proper timetable and follow the same strictly to boost their preparation and perform well in the entrance test.

Practice Makes Perfect: Go through all the subjects and the modules that are taught in the duration of the course.

The salary of a PhD holder will differ with field and position. As a fresher, the average salary ranges around INR 2 - 4.5 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. It will increase up to INR 5 - 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor], depending upon your skills and experience. This value is variable due to many factors like job designation and location.

PART-TIME PHD PROGRAMS FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

With more working professionals keen to pursue research, Many Indian universities have started offering part-time PhD programs for working professionals. Part-time Ph.D. programs provide an opportunity for a growing number of professionals to do PhD while working. PhD while working is an excellent option to do research in their chosen field without leaving their jobs.

What is Part-time PhD?

In a Part-time PhD course, the applicant is not required to live on campus for a full time. The course and research is conducted in conjunction with ongoing job. The classes and labs are scheduled at the weekends, evenings or short periods. The length of the PhD course is generally three years in most of the universities in India.

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Part-Time PhD Courses

Numerous renowned institutes offer part-time PhD opportunities across various disciplines, such as:

Computer Science:

Reputed technology institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and private universities like Hindustan, SRM ,Vels University Chennai etc, offer a full-time PhD with Computer Science specializations like Machine Learning, Data Science, AI, Information Security, etc.

Management:

The top business schools such as IIMs, IMI Delhi, and SPJIMR Mumbai and mnay other universities offer part-time doctoral degrees in fields such as Finance Strategy, Marketing, Operations and more.

Part-time Ph.D. in Nursing:

Reputed institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, AFMC Pune, and many colleges at Erode, Coimbatore, and Chennai, etc, offer part-time PhD courses in Nursing. The areas of research include healthcare for communities, community health policy, education in nursing, etc.

Part-time PhD in Psychology:

Institutes like NIMHANS Bengaluru, TISS Mumbai, and Central Universities facilitate part-time PhD in Psychology areas of specialization such as Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Organizational Behavior, etc.

Part-time PhD in Pharmacology:

Part-time PhD. in Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy etc is offered by various collges at Erode, Coimbatore and Chennai.

Part-time Doctoral Studies in Social Work:

Institutes like TISS Mumbai or the Delhi School of Social Work allow part-time research in gender studies, public policy, and social justice.

Part-time PhD in Yoga :

SVYASA Bangalore, Vels University Tamil Nadu (NAAC Accredited) facilitate part-time PhD in Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy, Yoga Sciences, Consciousness Studies, meditation, and more.

Part-time PhD programs in Astrology:

BHU Varanasi, and Vels University Tamil Nadu provide part-time PhD programs that are interdisciplinary in Astrology that connect it with the sciences of astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and more.

Part-time Doctoral Program with a focus on Human Rights :

Reputed centres such as NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, and WBNUJS Kolkata offer part-time PhDs in areas such as refugee rights and constitutional law or prevention of torture.

Part -Time PhD Law:

Law National Law Universities like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and GNLU Gandhinagar allow part-time Ph.D.s in criminal law, corporate law, cyber law, law of the land etc.

Economics:

Institutes such as IGIDR Mumbai, MSE Chennai, and Gokhale Institute Pune offer part-time Ph.D. programs in Applied Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, etc.

Data Science:

IITs, IISc, TCS Research, and IIT Bangalore, Hindustan University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Bharathiar University, Anna University, Vels University etc,allow professionals to pursue a part-time PhD in Data Science, focusing on machine learning algorithms, analytical modelling and predictive models, etc.

Part-time PhDs in Engineering:

IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top universities like Hindustan University, SRM, MGR, and Anna University etc offer part-time PhDs in Engineering disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics etc.

The top business schools like IIM Calcutta, IIT Bombay, and IFMR Chennai, Vels University, SRM university, Hindustan University, , MGR University etc offer part-time doctoral degrees in finance that cover key fields like Valuation, Financial Econometrics and more.

Part-time PhD in Mathematics :

Part-time PhD in Mathematics that covers Algebra, Analysis, and Applied Mathematics is provided through IITs, ISI Kolkata, CMI Chennai, Hindustan University, MGR University, Vels University, Aanna University, Madurai Kama raj University etc.

Part-time PhD in Geography:

Institutions such as JNU Delhi, BHU Varanasi, and the University of Madras offer part-time Ph.D.s in Geography areas of specialization like Geo-informatics Environmental Studies as well.

Part-time PhD after MBA:

Top B-schools like IIMs, MDI Gurgaon, NMIMS Mumbai, Hindustan University, MGR University, Anna University etc provide the possibility of pursuing a part-time PhD following the completion of MBA coursework.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PART TIME PHD

The criteria for obtaining part-time PhD admissions are:

Master’s degree with a specialization relevant to the field with at least 55 per cent marks. There is a 5% concession in marks for reserved category students.
Exams that qualify for entrance to the national level, such as GATE, NET and so on or institutional level.
A solid academic record and research potential
Work experience relevant to the job of 2-3 years may be required in certain institutions. But it is not mandatory for all.
No objections from employer to pursue part-time PhD (If working) Also Read: Part Time PhD Colleges in Chennai

PART TIME PHD ADMISSION PROCESS

Part-time PhD admissions are competitive due to the availability of seats being limited. The application process includes:

Find institutes that offer a Part-time PhD in the area of interest you prefer.
Examine eligibility criteria for education, work experience, etc.
Prepare for the National or institute stage entrance exam such as UGC NET. Some universities conduct their own entrance tests for admissions to PhD courses.
Candidates who have been shortlisted are invited to an interview round.
Final selections are based on an excellent academic record, a relevant job profile, research capability and more.
Admission confirmation and verification of documents.

PART TIME PHD PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Part-time PhDs are designed to allow working professionals to take advantage of:
The classes are scheduled on the weekend, in late evenings, or with short durations
Less course load as compared to a full-time program
An additional year may be required for the dissertation to be completed. But it depends on the institution.
Flexible access to labs and facilities outside of regular hours
Learning options online that combine online lectures and in-person sessions
External industry guides, as well as internal faculty supervisors
Option to take a paid semester off to concentrate on milestones in research.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Part-time PhD requirements for completion are similar to those for a full-time degree:
Completion of prescribed coursework and obtaining the minimum CGPA
Pass a qualifying test or an entrance exam
Research synopsis, and then seek approval of the ethics committee.
Perform extensive research under the supervision of a supervisor.
Research papers should be published in peer-reviewed journals
Final dissertation due by the guidelines of the institute
Present research findings in front of the review committee.

PART TIME PHD BENEFITS

Achieving a Ph.D. part-time offers many advantages for professionals who work:

There is no need to take time off to study or take a sabbatical from work
Income source remains intact during PhD tenure
Utilize your professional network and resources of the industry for your research
PhD degree helps advance career in current job
Develop expertise in specific technologies that are useful to employers.
Learn advanced research skills while juggling duties at work
Aspirations to academic excellence, but without any career interruption

Part-time doctoral programs allow working professionals to earn the most prestigious academic degree while gaining exposure to the business world.

PART TIME PHD CHALLANGES

Doctoral programs for working professionals are now increasingly popular options for those who want to improve their academic qualifications while employed. The most reputable institutions provide the support and infrastructure that allows part-time students to conduct high-quality research. However, careful time management is crucial to managing work obligations in addition to PhD obligations

UGC GUIDELINES FOR PART TIME PHD PROGRAMS

University Grants Commission (UGC) has laid out the instructions for those who are enrolled in full-time PhD programs:

The duration of the course is relaxed to 2-3 semesters for part-time students.
A comprehensive exam that can be cleared in 2-4 semesters following the course
Part-time students can submit their thesis within 2-4 years after the date of registration
The time limit can be extended to six years for female applicants
Conversions between part-time and full-time status are allowed
The mandatory six-month residence requirement for access to facilities.

ONLINE PHD PROGRAMS FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

Looking for Online PhD Courses? As per the UGC Circular 2022 , Online Ph.D. programs are not recognized by the UGC. So, the online doctorate programs will not have any legal validity in India.

TOP UNIVERSITIES OFFERING PART- TIME PHD PROGRAMS IN INDIA

Below is the list of some of the best Universities/Colleges offering Part-time PhD courses in various states in India with details on the location, duration, fees, and other information.

Contact for PhD Admission Guidance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. Are part-time PhDs valid in India? Yes, Part-time Doctorate is recognized by the UGC and AICTE.

Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for a part-time Ph.D.?

A master’s degree in a similar subject with a minimum of 55% percentage marks is the minimum criteria to apply for Part-time Ph.D. programs. Some universities require work experience.

Q3. What is the time required to finish a Part-time PhD in India?

Part-time PhDs in India generally last for between 4-5 years. But, this varies according to institution and topic.

Q4. Are part-time PhDs from India recognized?

Part-time PhDs from recognized Indian institutions are approved by UGC/AICTE and are recognized as comparable with full-time doctoral degrees.

5. Which are the best part-time PhD colleges in Chennai?

Some of the top part-time colleges in Chennai include IIT Madras, Anna University, Vels University, Dr MGR University, etc.

6.What are the best colleges in Chennai for a part-time PhD in computer science?

IIT Madras, Anna University, SRM and Vels University are among the top institutions offering Part-time PhD in Computer Science in Chennai. VIT Vellore and SRM are among the top colleges for Part time PhD in Tamilnadu State. (Private Colleges)

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Published: 08 May 2024

Measurement and analysis of change in research scholars’ knowledge and attitudes toward statistics after PhD coursework

Mariyamma Philip 1

BMC Medical Education volume 24 , Article number: 512 ( 2024 ) Cite this article

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Knowledge of statistics is highly important for research scholars, as they are expected to submit a thesis based on original research as part of a PhD program. As statistics play a major role in the analysis and interpretation of scientific data, intensive training at the beginning of a PhD programme is essential. PhD coursework is mandatory in universities and higher education institutes in India. This study aimed to compare the scores of knowledge in statistics and attitudes towards statistics among the research scholars of an institute of medical higher education in South India at different time points of their PhD (i.e., before, soon after and 2–3 years after the coursework) to determine whether intensive training programs such as PhD coursework can change their knowledge or attitudes toward statistics.

One hundred and thirty research scholars who had completed PhD coursework in the last three years were invited by e-mail to be part of the study. Knowledge and attitudes toward statistics before and soon after the coursework were already assessed as part of the coursework module. Knowledge and attitudes towards statistics 2–3 years after the coursework were assessed using Google forms. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was also sought.

Knowledge and attitude scores improved significantly subsequent to the coursework (i.e., soon after, percentage of change: 77%, 43% respectively). However, there was significant reduction in knowledge and attitude scores 2–3 years after coursework compared to the scores soon after coursework; knowledge and attitude scores have decreased by 10%, 37% respectively.

The study concluded that the coursework program was beneficial for improving research scholars’ knowledge and attitudes toward statistics. A refresher program 2–3 years after the coursework would greatly benefit the research scholars. Statistics educators must be empathetic to understanding scholars’ anxiety and attitudes toward statistics and its influence on learning outcomes.

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A PhD degree is a research degree, and research scholars submit a thesis based on original research in their chosen field. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are awarded in a wide range of academic disciplines, and the PhD students are usually referred as research scholars. A comprehensive understanding of statistics allows research scholars to add rigour to their research. This approach helps them evaluate the current practices and draw informed conclusions from studies that were undertaken to generate their own hypotheses and to design, analyse and interpret complex clinical decisions. Therefore, intensive training at the beginning of the PhD journey is essential, as intensive training in research methodology and statistics in the early stages of research helps scholars design and plan their studies efficiently.

The University Grants Commission of India has taken various initiatives to introduce academic reforms to higher education institutions in India and mandated in 2009 that coursework be treated as a prerequisite for PhD preparation and that a minimum of four credits be assigned to one or more courses on research methodology, which could cover areas such as quantitative methods, computer applications, and research ethics. UGC also clearly states that all candidates admitted to PhD programmes shall be required to complete the prescribed coursework during the initial two semesters [ 1 ]. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) at Bangalore, a tertiary care hospital and medical higher education institute in South India, that trains students in higher education in clinical fields, also introduced coursework in the PhD program for research scholars from various backgrounds, such as basic, behavioral and neurosciences, as per the UGC mandate. Research scholars undertake coursework programs soon after admission, which consist of several modules that include research methodology and statistical software training, among others.

Most scholars approach a course in statistics with the prejudice that statistics is uninteresting, demanding, complex or involve much mathematics and, most importantly, it is not relevant to their career goals. They approach statistics with considerable apprehension and negative attitudes, probably because of their inability to grasp the relevance of the application of the methods in their fields of study. This could be resolved by providing sufficient and relevant examples of the application of statistical techniques from various fields of medical research and by providing hands-on experience to learn how these techniques are applied and interpreted on real data. Hence, research methodology and statistical methods and the application of statistical methods using software have been given much importance and are taught as two modules, named Research Methodology and Statistics and Statistical Software Training, at this institute of medical higher education that trains research scholars in fields as diverse as basic, behavioural and neurosciences. Approximately 50% of the coursework curriculum focused on these two modules. Research scholars were thus given an opportunity to understand the theoretical aspects of the research methodology and statistical methods. They were also given hands-on training on statistical software to analyse the data using these methods and to interpret the findings. The coursework program was designed in this specific manner, as this intensive training would enable the research scholars to design their research studies more effectively and analyse their data in a better manner.

It is important to study attitudes toward statistics because attitudes are known to impact the learning process. Also, most importantly, these scholars are expected to utilize the skills in statistics and research methods to design research projects or guide postgraduate students and research scholars in the near future. Several authors have assessed attitudes toward statistics among various students and examined how attitudes affect academic achievement, how attitudes are correlated with knowledge in statistics and how attitudes change after a training program. There are studies on attitudes toward statistics among graduate [ 2 , 3 , 4 ] and postgraduate [ 5 ] medical students, politics, sociology, ( 6 – 7 ) psychology [ 8 , 9 , 10 ], social work [ 11 ], and management students [ 12 ]. However, there is a dearth of related literature on research scholars, and there are only two studies on the attitudes of research scholars. In their study of doctoral students in education-related fields, Cook & Catanzaro (2022) investigated the factors that contribute to statistics anxiety and attitudes toward statistics and how anxiety, attitudes and plans for future research use are connected among doctoral students [ 13 ]. Another study by Sohrabi et al. (2018) on research scholars assessed the change in knowledge and attitude towards teaching and educational design of basic science PhD students at a Medical University after a two-day workshop on empowerment and familiarity with the teaching and learning principles [ 14 ]. There were no studies that assessed changes in the attitudes or knowledge of research scholars across the PhD training period or after intensive training programmes such as PhD coursework. Even though PhD coursework has been established in institutes of higher education in India for more than a decade, there are no published research on the effectiveness of coursework from Indian universities or institutes of higher education.

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of PhD coursework and whether intensive training programs such as PhD coursework can influence the knowledge and attitudes toward statistics of research scholars. Additionally, it would be interesting to know if the acquired knowledge could be retained longer, especially 2–3 years after the coursework, the crucial time of PhD data analysis. Hence, this study compares the scores of knowledge in statistics and attitude toward statistics of the research scholars at different time points of their PhD training, i.e., before, soon after and 2–3 years after the coursework.

Participants

This is an observational study of single group with repeated assessments. The institute offers a three-month coursework program consisting of seven modules, the first module is ethics; the fifth is research methodology and statistics; and the last is neurosciences. The study was conducted in January 2020. All research scholars of the institute who had completed PhD coursework in the last three years were considered for this study ( n = 130). Knowledge and attitudes toward statistics before and soon after the coursework module were assessed as part of the coursework program. They were collected on the first and last day of the program respectively. The author who was also the coordinator of the research methodology and statistics module of the coursework have obtained the necessary permission to use the data for this study. The scholars invited to be part of the study by e-mail. Knowledge and attitude towards statistics 2–3 years after the coursework were assessed online using Google forms. They were also administered a semi structured questionnaire to elicit details about the usefulness of coursework. Participation was voluntary, and consent was also sought online. The confidentiality of the data was assured. Data were not collected from research scholars of Biostatistics or from research scholars who had more than a decade of experience or who had been working in the institute as faculty, assuming that their scores could be higher and could bias the findings. This non funded study was reviewed and approved by the Institute Ethics Committee.

Instruments

Knowledge in Statistics was assessed by a questionnaire prepared by the author and was used as part of the coursework evaluation. The survey included 25 questions that assessed the knowledge of statistics on areas such as descriptive statistics, sampling methods, study design, parametric and nonparametric tests and multivariate analyses. Right answers were assigned a score of 1, and wrong answers were assigned a score of 0. Total scores ranged from 0 to 25. Statistics attitudes were assessed by the Survey of Attitudes toward Statistics (SATS) scale. The SATS is a 36-item scale that measures 6 domains of attitudes towards statistics. The possible range of scores for each item is between 1 and 7. The total score was calculated by dividing the summed score by the number of items. Higher scores indicate more positive attitudes. The SAT-36 is a copyrighted scale, and researchers are allowed to use it only with prior permission. ( 15 – 16 ) The author obtained permission for use in the coursework evaluation and this study. A semi structured questionnaire was also used to elicit details about the usefulness of coursework.

Statistical analysis

Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, number and percentages were used to describe the socio-demographic data. General Linear Model Repeated Measures of Analysis of variance was used to compare knowledge and attitude scores across assessments. Categorical data from the semi structured questionnaire are presented as percentages. All the statistical tests were two-tailed, and a p value < 0.05 was set a priori as the threshold for statistical significance. IBM SPSS (28.0) was used to analyse the data.

One hundred and thirty research scholars who had completed coursework (CW) in the last 2–3 years were considered for the study. These scholars were sent Google forms to assess their knowledge and attitudes 2–3 years after coursework. 81 scholars responded (62%), and 4 scholars did not consent to participate in the study. The data of 77 scholars were merged with the data obtained during the coursework program (before and soon after CW). Socio-demographic characteristics of the scholars are presented in Table 1 .

The age of the respondents ranged from 23 to 36 years, with an average of 28.7 years (3.01), and the majority of the respondents were females (65%). Years of experience (i.e., after masters) before joining a PhD programme ranged from 0.5 to 9 years, and half of them had less than three years of experience before joining the PhD programme (median-3). More than half of those who responded were research scholars from the behavioural sciences (55%), while approximately 30% were from the basic sciences (29%).

General Linear Model Repeated Measures of Analysis of variance was used to compare the knowledge and attitude scores of scholars before, soon after and 2–3 after the coursework (will now be referred as “later the CW”), and the results are presented below (Table 2 ; Fig. 1 ).

Comparison of knowledge and attitude scores across the assessments. Later the CW – 2–3 years after the coursework

The scores for knowledge and attitude differed significantly across time. Scores of knowledge and attitude increased soon after the coursework; the percentage of change was 77% and 43% respectively. However, significant reductions in knowledge and attitude scores were observed 2–3 years after the coursework compared to scores soon after the coursework. The reduction was higher for attitude scores; knowledge and attitude scores have decreased by 10% and 37% respectively. The change in scores across assessments is evident from the graph, and clearly the effect size is higher for attitude than knowledge.

The scores of knowledge or attitude before the coursework did not significantly differ with respect to gender or age or were not correlated with years of experience. Hence, they were not considered as covariates in the above analysis.

A semi structured questionnaire with open ended questions was also administered to elicit in-depth information about the usefulness of the coursework programme, in which they were also asked to self- rate their knowledge. The data were mostly categorical or narratives. Research scholars’ self-rated knowledge scores (on a scale of 0–10) also showed similar changes; knowledge improved significantly and was retained even after the training (Fig. 2 ).

Self-rated knowledge scores of research scholars over time. Later the CW – 2–3 years after the coursework

The response to the question “ How has coursework changed your attitude toward statistics?”, is presented in Fig. 3 . The responses were Yes, positively, Yes - Negatively, No change – still apprehensive, No change – still appreciate, No change – still hate statistics. The majority of the scholars (70%) reported a positive change in their attitude toward statistics. Moreover, none of the scholars reported negative changes. Approximately 9% of the scholars reported that they were still apprehensive about statistics or hate statistics after the coursework.

How has coursework changed your attitude toward statistics?

Those scholars who reported that they were apprehensive about statistics or hate statistics noted the complexity of the subject, lack of clarity, improper instructions and fear of mathematics as major reasons for their attitude. Some responses are listed below.

“The statistical concepts were not taught in an understandable manner from the UG level” , “I am weak in mathematical concepts. The equations and formulae in statistics scare me”. “Lack of knowledge about the importance of statistics and fear of mathematical equations”. “The preconceived notion that Statistics is difficult to learn” . “In most of the places, it is not taught properly and conceptual clarity is not focused on, and because of this an avoidance builds up, which might be a reason for the negative attitude”.

Majority of the scholars (92%) felt that coursework has helped them in their PhD, and they were happy to recommend it for other research scholars (97%). The responses of the scholars to the question “ How was coursework helpful in your PhD journey ?”, are listed below.

“Course work gave a fair idea on various things related to research as well as statistics” . “Creating the best design while planning methodology, which is learnt form course work, will increase efficiency in completing the thesis, thereby making it faster”. “Course work give better idea of how to proceed in many areas like literature search, referencing, choosing statistical methods, and learning about research procedures”. “Course work gave a good idea of research methodology, biostatistics and ethics. This would help in writing a better protocol and a better thesis”. “It helps us to plan our research well and to formulate, collect and plan for analysis”. “It makes people to plan their statistical analysis well in advance” .

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the existing coursework programme in an institution of higher medical education, and investigated whether the coursework programme benefits research scholars by improving their knowledge of statistics and attitudes towards statistics. The study concluded that the coursework program was beneficial for improving scholars’ knowledge about statistics and attitudes toward statistics.

Unlike other studies that have assessed attitudes toward statistics, the study participants in this study were research scholars. Research scholars need extensive training in statistics, as they need to apply statistical tests and use statistical reasoning in their research thesis, and in their profession to design research projects or their future student dissertations. Notably, no studies have assessed the attitudes or knowledge of research scholars in statistics either across the PhD training period or after intensive statistics training programs. However, the findings of this study are consistent with the findings of a study that compared the knowledge and attitudes toward teaching and education design of PhD students after a two-day educational course and instructional design workshop [ 14 ].

Statistics educators need not only impart knowledge but they should also motivate the learners to appreciate the role of statistics and to continue to learn the quantitative skills that is needed in their professional lives. Therefore, the role of learners’ attitudes toward statistics requires special attention. Since PhD coursework is possibly a major contributor to creating a statistically literate research community, scholars’ attitudes toward statistics need to be considered important and given special attention. Passionate and engaging statistics educators who have adequate experience in illustrating relatable examples could help scholars feel less anxious and build competence and better attitudes toward statistics. Statistics educators should be aware of scholars’ anxiety, fears and attitudes toward statistics and about its influence on learning outcomes and further interest in the subject.

Strengths and limitations

Analysis of changes in knowledge and attitudes scores across various time points of PhD training is the major strength of the study. Additionally, this study evaluates the effectiveness of intensive statistical courses for research scholars in terms of changes in knowledge and attitudes. This study has its own limitations: the data were collected through online platforms, and the nonresponse rate was about 38%. Ability in mathematics or prior learning experience in statistics, interest in the subject, statistics anxiety or performance in coursework were not assessed; hence, their influence could not be studied. The reliability and validity of the knowledge questionnaire have not been established at the time of this study. However, author who had prepared the questionnaire had ensured questions from different areas of statistics that were covered during the coursework, it has also been used as part of the coursework evaluation. Despite these limitations, this study highlights the changes in attitudes and knowledge following an intensive training program. Future research could investigate the roles of age, sex, mathematical ability, achievement or performance outcomes and statistics anxiety.

The study concluded that a rigorous and intensive training program such as PhD coursework was beneficial for improving knowledge about statistics and attitudes toward statistics. However, the significant reduction in attitude and knowledge scores after 2–3 years of coursework indicates that a refresher program might be helpful for research scholars as they approach the analysis stage of their thesis. Statistics educators must develop innovative methods to teach research scholars from nonstatistical backgrounds. They also must be empathetic to understanding scholars’ anxiety, fears and attitudes toward statistics and to understand its influence on learning outcomes and further interest in the subject.

Data availability

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