Hello,

Hope you are doing well.

You can pursue for Oncology Nursing .

Oncology nursing is a course in which qualified, both GNM and B.Sc nurses have to study for one academic year. An oncology nursing course is a special course through which qualified nurses gain knowledge in different fields. The goal of Oncology nursing is to develop a cadre of specially trained Oncology Nurses.

These nurses are trained while pursuing Oncology nursing in such a way that they will be able to handle and maintain several modern devices used in medical science to treat patients, take care of critically ill cancer patients, help to treat minor surgical processes, and more important tasks.

Eligibility Criteria:

There are no special eligibility criteria required to study Oncology nursing. However, there are some basic criteria required that are mentioned by the institutes offering this course. Those are as follows:

1.      Candidates must have qualified General Nursing and Midwifery or B.Sc. Nursing degrees.

2.      The age limit must be between 22 to 35 years old to be suitable for this course.

3.      Only registered GNM / B.Sc. nurses who are registered with the State Nursing Council.

4.      Foreign candidates who have all the above-mentioned qualifications, experience, and also a certificate from the Indian Nursing Council that ensures their eligibility, are also eligible for this post.

Scope of Oncology Nursing In India and Abroad:

There are a lot of opportunities and scope in the field of Oncology Nursing. The number of cancer patients is indeed increasing in India and abroad. Therefore, the demand for candidates and skilled nurses from this field is high.
Trained Oncology nursing graduates get massive opportunities in national as well as international cancer research institutes, colleges, cancer centres, and hospitals both in government and the private sector.

For further detailed information related to the above mentioned course, please visit the link provided below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/oncology-nursing-course

Hope this helps you. All the best!

Hi,

I hope you are doing well!

No, you can not pursue oncology. The eligibility to pursue oncology is mentioned below:
- Students should have an MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India.
- Candidates who have a postgraduate degree (MD) recognised by the Medical Council of India or appropriate DNB of National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- MD (paediatrics) or equivalent (including Diplomate of National Board in Paediatrics).

Hello Student,

Since you had already mentioned that you don't want to do endocrinology, my main focus will be comparing nephrology and oncology for you.

Career scope in nephrology: Candidates aspiring to become Nephrologist must possess a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2- 3 years M.D. (Medicine) / DNB (Nephrology) course. After attaining the Master's degree candidates have to do D.M. (Nephrology) to specialize in the field of Nephrology.

As a nephrologist you can specialize in pediatric nephrology and adult nephrology. Pediatric nephrology deals with the treatment of kidney diseases in children's. You can find jobs in various government and private hospitals, kidney and dialysis centres, and general medical centres.

The demand for care related to kidney disease and injury is increasing . For a fresher working in a corporate hospital in a big city, starting salary will be 1.5 to 2 lakhs.

Career scope in oncology: Oncology nursing is a great career for nurses who enjoy ongoing relationships with patients and their families. It has its own unique requirements—things that can tax a nurse both professionally and emotionally—but it also offers tremendous rewards.  Demand for oncology services is expected to rise rapidly , driven by the aging and growth of the population and improvements in cancer survival rates, at the same time the oncology workforce is aging and retiring in increasing numbers.

Regards.

Hey

Here is alist of the colleges that offer masters degree in oncology in India

United institute of medical sciences, prayagraj

KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi

Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences, Dewas

Jain University, Bangalore

Christian Medical College, Vellore

St Johns Medical College, Bangalore

All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanas