Ph.D. in Nursing at Shri Venkateshwara University

Ph.D. in Nursing at Shri Venkateshwara University in Uttar Pradesh - Other, Uttar Pradesh is a 3-year doctoral programme. Each year's batch has 20 seats.

The course is about anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings.

Shri Venkateshwara University is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Shri Venkateshwara University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings. Typical first jobs: staff nurse in hospitals and community health roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Shri Venkateshwara University for the current semester-wise plan.

Shri Venkateshwara University has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Nursing on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Ph.D. in Nursing, you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state nursing entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Shri Venkateshwara University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state nursing entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Shri Venkateshwara University on its website (www.svu.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Shri Venkateshwara University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Uttar Pradesh - Other?