PSYCHOLOGY
PHD in Psychology or Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is a research based full time doctoral level degree course of 3 years duration which is divided into six semester.
PHD in Psychology course mainly focuses on the clinical psychology portion which explores various psychological treatments and methods. The PhD in Psychology course covers a wide range of studies including attention, perception, understanding, emotions, intelligence, personality, relationships, behavior and even the subconscious as an academic discipline.
The Eligibility Criteria of this course, candidates are required to pass their postgraduate degree in psychology with a minimum score of 55% or equivalent marks from a recognized university. Admission to the course is done on the basis of entrance examination or merit list.
After Completing this course are hired in various job profiles such as professors, ,Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Lecturer, etc. The average salary after the completion of the course ranges between INR 1.8 to INR 6.8 LPA.
PhD in Psychology: Entrance Exams
Some of the top Entrance Exams for admission to PhD Psychology are mention below.
* UGC-NET (Including JRF)
* UGC-CSIR NET
* SET
* GATE
Ph.D. in Psychology: Job Profiles
A master’s degree in psychology is the minimum requirement for most entry-level career positions; most of the best jobs are reserved for psychologists with a doctorate in psychology.
Some of the job options available for Ph.D. Psychology graduates are mention below:
* Clinical Psychologists
* Social Psychologist
* Industrial Psychologists
* Educational Physiologist
* Research Psychologist
* Lecturer/Professor
Some Top Recruiting Areas for Ph.D. in Psychology graduates are Colleges, Universities, Healthcare Centers, Private Clinics, Hospitals, Counselling Offices etc.