SGT University Gurgaon PG Diploma Psycho-Oncology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Psycho-Oncology is a specialized field that addresses the psychological, social, behavioral, and ethical aspects of cancer. It focuses on the mental health needs of cancer patients, survivors, and their families throughout the cancer journey - from diagnosis to treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. With cancer incidence rising rapidly in India (over 14 lakh new cases annually), the demand for trained psycho-oncologists in hospitals, cancer centers, and palliative care units is growing significantly. This PG Diploma at SGT University is one of the few structured programs in India that trains professionals specifically for this role.

Ans. This program is designed for healthcare professionals from multiple backgrounds. Psychology graduates (MA/MSc Psychology) who want to specialize in cancer care, medical professionals (MBBS, BAMS) who want to add a mental health dimension to their oncology practice, nursing graduates (BSc Nursing) working in oncology wards, and pharmacy graduates (B.Pharma) interested in patient counseling in cancer care can all benefit from this program. The multidisciplinary eligibility makes it unique, as it brings together professionals from different healthcare streams to learn a common language of psycho-oncological care.

Ans. The official tuition fee is INR 40,000 per annum as confirmed on the SGT University website. The total fee including a one-time registration fee of INR 2,500 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes to INR 52,500. The caution fee is fully refundable at the end of the program. Hostel accommodation (optional) costs an additional INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year. There are no other mandatory charges beyond the above.

Ans. Yes, the program includes a mandatory internship component in oncology settings. Students are placed in multidisciplinary oncology teams, which may include SGT University's own hospital (a 1000+ bed teaching hospital on campus) as well as affiliated cancer care centers. The internship provides hands-on experience in conducting psychological assessments, providing counseling to cancer patients and caregivers, participating in palliative care rounds, and collaborating with oncologists, nurses, and social workers. This clinical exposure is a key differentiator of the program.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Psycho-Oncology Counselors, Palliative Care Specialists, Cancer Support Group Facilitators, and Clinical Psychologists in oncology settings. Employment opportunities exist in government and private hospitals with oncology departments, cancer care centers (like Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Cancer Centre, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute), hospices and palliative care units, NGOs working in cancer awareness and support, and research organizations. The diploma also serves as a foundation for pursuing higher studies or research in psycho-oncology, health psychology, or palliative care.

Ans. The PG Diploma in Psycho-Oncology at SGT University is a full-time on-campus program spanning 1 year (2 semesters). It cannot be pursued online or part-time, as it involves mandatory clinical internship and hands-on training in oncology settings that require physical presence. Students are expected to attend regular classes, workshops, and clinical postings on the SGT University campus in Gurgaon. Working professionals who wish to pursue this program would need to take a break from their current employment or seek a leave of absence for the duration of the program.