Hindustan Times ST (Jaipur)

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- The author is Reader in Gravitatio­nal Waves and Dark Matter Physics , University of Sheffield , UK. The columnist is director of Career Smarts and the author of The Penguin India Book of Careers Vol 1 and 2. Send in your queries at hteducatio­n@hindustant­i

secure maximum financial assistance?

Practicall­y every university in the world offers study options for a PhD in economics, so you need to narrow your options to the countries and universiti­es you would like to go to, when exploring the many options available. If you narrow your search to four or five countries you can check out the visa possibilit­ies for yourself and your dependent mother.

Most doctorate programmes require a relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from a recognized university, GRE, and English Proficienc­y Test scores, work experience (as mentioned on the site of the university) and a statement of purpose. Make sure that your per- statement describes your specific research interests and how your prior educationa­l background has prepared you for your intended research. Most research programmes require you to undergo the Graduate Record Examinatio­n.

You can also apply for financial assistance, which often depends on the university, the specific research programme and your financial and educationa­l profile. There are many graduate research assistants­hips available for students enrolled in research programmes, which help cover some of the costs of study.

I am currently pursuing BSc in biomedical science. What subject would be best to opt for the MSc? Will it possible for me to join the World Health Organisati­on?

After a degree in bio-medical science you can pursue any field of life science including pharmacy, micro-biology, forensic science, forensic medicine, zoology, or any other specialisa­tion for MSc. Y

ou can also consider MSc biotechnol­ogy with specializa­tions in genetics, medical genetics and genetic engineerin­g which are essentiall­y research-oriented specialisa­tions with applicatio­ns in various areas such as medicine and healthcare, pharmaceut­icals, animal science and environmen­t.

The WHO like other internatio­nal organisati­on recruits candidates with a high level of qualisonal fication and work experience. The WHO requires people with an advanced degree in medicine, public health, social sciences or other relevant areas of work and with experience at national and/ or internatio­nal level.

After a Master’s degree in any of these life science/ medical science discipline­s you would need to put in some years of work experience in a health related field relevant to WHO’s work, before applying to WHO. You can check the website for more details www.who.int/careers/ em

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