IMMUNOLOGY

PhD Immunology course or Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology is a doctoral level degree course of 3 to 5 years duration. To be eligible to apply PhD Immunology course, students must hold a MD or MS degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. In this course, students gain an in-depth understanding of the functions and interactions of all components of the immune system, including Cryptococcus neoformans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, infections such as Lyme disease and malaria, and diseases such as diabetes. PhD Immunology syllabus includes the study of subjects like Transplantation, Stem Cell Biology, Infection and Immunity, Tumor Immunology, Auto Immunity, Neuro-Immunology etc. Admission to this program will be done based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam which is followed by a personal interview round conducted by the college or university. Popular PhD Immunology Entrance Exams There are many national and state-level entrance exams to appear for the admission into PhD Immunology program. Listed below are some of these popular PhD Immunology entrance exams. * GATE: GATE is a national-level exam conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and IITs * UGC NET: The National Testing Agency conducts this exam on behalf of the University Grants Commission. * NEET PG : The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) exam * AIIMS PG : AIIMS PG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi. * JIPMER : JIPMER Ph.D. Entrance Exam has been announced by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research * PGIMER : PGIMER entrance exam is conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh PhD Immunology course : Job Prospects and Career Options On completion of a PhD Immunology course, students have many job opportunities in India as well as abroad. Students will be able to find work as an Immunologist, Technical Assistant, Research Scientist, Lecturer/Teacher, Business Development Executive etc. in the areas like hospitals, government organizations, laboratories, colleges and universities etc. The average salary offered to a degree holder in PhD Immunology is around INR 4,00,000 to INR 8,00,000, but this can be higher on the basis of experience and other factors. Enlisted below are some career options for candidates to choose from: * Immunologist - INR 7,88,000 * Cytotechnologists - INR 4,96,000 * Researcher - INR 6,76,000 * Lecturer/Teacher - INR 5,58,000 * Therapist - INR 3,85,000