byGaganDeep
Updated on - 27 Aug, 2024
Cardiology Ph.D. is a third cycle academic degree that prepares students for further learning and research in the field of cardiology which deals with the heart and blood vessels. Ph.D. Cardiology takes 3-5 years to complete, including class work, research and preparation of dissertation. Students are also introduced to sophisticated cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology and molecular biology. These are major pre-requisites; research and a doctoral dissertation containing original contribution to Cardiology knowledge.
Accepted entrance exams for Ph.D. Cardiology programs include: Science test score in GRE subject test in Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy or any of the science course that shows good scientific ability. They also need to pass in the bachelor degree examinations such as MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTh, , BASLP or any other equivalent medical degree with minimum percentage. Most universities prefer candidates with work experience in cardiology research when considering admission.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Cardiology |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | MD/DNB in Cardiology or related field |
| - Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance exams like AIIMS PH.D. Entrance Exam, PGIMER PH.D. Entrance Exam |
1. MBBS degree from any university recognized by MCI with not less than 55% marks.
2. MBBS degree from a recognized university followed by 3 years of MD Cardiology with minimum 60% marks. Or they should have completed 3 years DM Cardiology course after MBBS with at least 60% marks.
3. Clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC / CSIR or any other test equivalent to NET. Most of the institutes do not require NET for candidates possessing DM degree.
4. Appear entrance exam and take admission in any recognized university/institute for Ph.D. Cardiology program. A few institutes offer direct admission for the DM degree holder.
5. Well defined interview round organized by the Ph.D. selection committee of the institutes.
6. Complete paperwork positively if needed and get the final admission confirmation from the selected Ph.D. program.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methods | Study design, Data analysis, Statistical software |
| Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology | Heart structure, Blood flow, Electrocardiography |
| Cardiac Pathology | Heart diseases, Pathophysiology, Molecular mechanisms |
| Cardiac Pharmacology | Medications, Drug interactions, Pharmacokinetics |
| Interventional Cardiology | Angioplasty, Stenting, Interventional techniques |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | Heart rhythm disorders, Electrophysiology studies |
| Cardiac Imaging | Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI, CT scans |
| Biostatistics | Data interpretation, Statistical analysis, Research ethics |
| Research Project | Original research, Thesis writing, Defense |
| Advanced Cardiology | Heart failure, Cardiac transplantation, Pulmonary hypertension |
| Current Topics in Cardiology | Recent advances, Clinical trials, Emerging technologies |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top Private Ph.D. (Cardiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal, Karnataka | INR 3,090,000 |
| KLE University | Belgaum, Karnataka | INR 3,310,000 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 5,000,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top Government Ph.D. (Cardiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | INR 132,000 |
| Maharashtra University of Health Sciences | Nashik, Maharashtra | INR 100,000 |
| Annamalai University | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | INR 980,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | INR 300,000 |