Ph.D. in Population Studies - Fakir Mohan University

Population studies can be broadly defined as the study of science related to human populations. The major areas of study include demographic dynamics, families and the fertility of their children, aging, health, and mortality; as well as the human capital market and labor markets. The researchers in population studies are also interested in the methodology. Population studies are an inter-disciplinary subject; researchers from the fields of demography, epidemiology sociology as well as anthropology, economics as well as other disciplines, are studying populations. Demographers are among the population researchers who are interested in the study of empirical aspects of population dynamics. That is, the study factors that influence population growth and the consequences, which include the composition of populations, their size, how populations change with time, and the factors that influence those changes. Demographers are concerned with the collection, presentation, and analysis of data related to the life-cycle fundamental activities and experiences of individuals such as marriage, birth divorce, household, family creation as well as employment, migration aging, death, and marriage. They also analyze the composition of people based on sex age, race profession, ethnicity as well as marital status, religion, and living arrangements. Demographers also analyze the distribution of the population by country, region state, province, and rural or urban areas and also by the neighborhood. The bulk of the demographic information comes from censuses of the population and crucial registration system, registers for national use, and surveys.

Ph.D. Population studies Eligibility

Candidates who want to take admission in Ph.D. must have a post-graduate degree in Population studies with at least 55% marks from a recognized university and must have passed the national level entrance examination or university level entrance examination. National level entrance exam like UGC NET / UGC CSIR NET / GATE / SLET or University entrance exams consists of written tests and personal interviews.

 Ph.D. in Population studies Future scope

Population studies provide generalists and specialization in the field of your choice. A master's in this field provides you with the skills (described below) which are highly sought-after in a variety of research institutes in India and around the world. Training that is specialized - with specifications in the field of migration studies as well as fertility, public health, and more - will give you the knowledge and knowledge to be able to work in organizations national or internationally renowned.

Career and Job Opportunities after Ph.D. in Population studies

Population studies can provide students with many career opportunities. We can roughly categorize jobs in the study into three categories:

Teaching Profiles: These comprise lectures professorships and other teaching assignments at universities and colleges. These positions typically come with good pay and advantages.

Research and Consultant Profiles:  A variety of institutions both private and government-run conduct demographic research. Census of India is a well-known institute in India. Consultancy research is conducted by non-profit organizations and other organizations that are involved in policy planning and advocacy. They are able to provide important information on the population of a population, and also provide insights that are essential to social and economic spatial planning.

Professional Profiles: The graduates of the field can give a powerful insight into the population of subjects that companies and other organizations work with. They can also embark on an impressive career as professional planners for public and private planning organizations.

Trends to watch in the near future: Major trends that are expected to emerge in the study of population studies could be described in the following manner:

Public health plan: With the increased sensitivity of both the public and government in general to public health's importance, highly qualified researchers and experts who can research and develop policies on public health for communities on both the national and local levels are likely to gain much attention.

Refugee Studies and Migration: National and international displacement and displacement by force are increasing. Studies of the moving population will be important across all levels.

Climate Change and Demography: Climate Change brings new challenges for communities in their ability to provide basic necessities such as water, shelter, and food for their own. It is crucial to research the challenges, changes, and adaptation processes triggered by climate change. This is a crucial research area and a matter of action.

Ph.D. population studies Research Programme duration

 The Ph.D. Population studies courses are a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 duration. This depends on the university offering the course.

Fees for the research program of population studies

 The average fee for Ph.D. Population studies degree is between INR 50000 and INR 500000.