Candidates applying for a Ph.D. in Nursing must possess two years of clinical work experience. This mandatory requirement is a crucial part of the nursing Ph.D. requirements for all applicants. Officials emphasize the importance of practical experience for advanced studies in the field.
According to Jaddeh Makhsoos Information Base, the Secretariat of the Council for Basic Sciences, Health, and Specialized Education announced this condition. They stated that two years of clinical experience is a primary admission criterion. Therefore, candidates who qualify for the first stage of the Nursing Ph.D. exam must present specific documents. These include their original employment decree, a valid certificate from their workplace, and their human resources plan completion certificate. Applicants must bring these proofs of clinical experience to their interview.
The guide for candidates participating in the 2025 Ph.D. specialized exam’s second stage outlines the process. This guide specifically targets basic sciences, health, and specialized fields. Candidates who qualified in the first stage of the 2025 medical sciences Ph.D. exam and received an invitation to the second stage must follow the announced guidelines. They will participate in the second stage according to these specific instructions.
The second stage of the exam will take place from December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026, across various disciplines. Examiners designed specific stations to assess candidates’ knowledge and skills in their chosen specialized fields. These stations evaluate applicants based on their prior academic knowledge and selected specialization. Understanding these nursing Ph.D. requirements helps candidates prepare effectively.
Jaddeh Makhsoos reports, the Medical Education Measurement Center has made interview admission cards available. They placed these cards on their website starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Candidates must visit sanjeshp.ir to download their interview cards. Bringing the admission card to the interview is mandatory. The card clearly indicates each candidate’s exact interview date and time slot, ensuring they meet all nursing Ph.D. requirements for the interview stage.