Ph.D | Natural and Physical Sciences

Program Overview
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Offered by: School of Research and Innovation

Natural Sciences includes those disciplines that intend to describe, predict, and understand natural Life Sciences including Ecology, Anatomy, Botany, Biosciences, Biotechnology, and Physical Sciences including the fields of Physics, Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Chemistry, etc. fall under this category. Extensive scientific knowledge and strong communication skills greatly benefit research scholars in this field since they will need to effectively utilize available resources to solve complex problems.

Areas of Study

The various domains under this program include the following:

• Chemistry
• Biosciences
• Physics
• Ecology & Environment
• Others

Key Features

All PhD students from across different disciplines are taught research methodology in their first semester. Research methodology is a quantitative and analytically rigorous course through which scholars learn the tools and develop the skills they need. PhD students in their second semester will dive deeper into their respective domain areas. Upon successful completion of the first year of the research program, a student will be prepared and ready to begin research work in his/her area of specialization under the guidance of a recognized research supervisor.

CMR University offers an excellent environment for all research scholars. Distinguished faculties who have strong background and years of experience in research will guide students. Scholars in the program will find themselves learning alongside a talented, vibrant and diverse peer group.

Following completion of the programme, a candidate will be awarded the PhD degree. Upon graduation, he/she will be in a strong position to serve as a subject matter expert for national/international institutions, government or the private sector.

Program Duration

Three Years  (Six Semesters)

Program Type

The Ph.D programme is offered in the following categories:

• Full Time Regular: Economics, Commerce, Management and Social Sciences
• Part Time External: Economics, Commerce, Management and Social Sciences
• Part Time External: Law, Education, Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary

Program Structure

The PhD coursework comprises 12 credits (3 courses) to be completed during the first three semesters of the programme. Over the course of the second half of the programme, students will deep-dive into research in their chosen topic area. Their study will culminate in a final thesis submission.

Research work (thesis) includes the following:

• Affiliation to one or more (national/international) professional bodies
• Publication(s) of scientific research papers in the chosen field
• Participation and presentation of research papers in reputed national or international conferences
• Reporting to the Doctoral Committee once a semester to present his/her progress and to take proper feedback and instructions towards successful completion of the intended research work.
• Conduct of research project under a recognized research supervisor
• Submission of thesis and defense (Viva-Voce)

On satisfactory completion of all the course requirements, a student will be awarded the PhD degree. The Ph.D. programme is governed by the CMRU Research Regulations.

Semester I

Semester II

Program Delivery

Subject experts and resource persons teach classroom sessions. The teaching-learning process incorporates the use of interactive learning through hands-on assignments and experiential project work. Outside class hours, research scholars are supported by a group of experts who facilitate discussions to ensure that students are able to grasp research methods and the applications of domain-specific knowledge.

Learning Objectives

• To enhance the ability to solve problems, and hone the relevant research skills
• To develop an ability to think critically, and gain a wealth of scientific knowledge
• To understand research activities and research methodology

Upon completion of the course, a student will be able to apply the basic aspects of the research process to independently plan and execute a research project / paper.