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Doctoral Courses

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5. MASTERS & DOCTORAL COURSES
Course Name
Eligibility
Type of 
paper
Duration
No. of 
seats
MSc Biostatistics
BSc Statistics as main branch, or BSc Degree in any subject with 
Statistics as Ancillary/Allied
Specialty
2 years
8
MSc Epidemiology
MBBS/BDS/MPharm/MSc in Nursing/Biostatistics/ Statistics/
Nutrition/Biochemistry/Anatomy/Physiology/ Pharmacology/
Microbiology and other medical related MScs/ BVSc/BAMS/BUMS/
BHMS/BSMS/ MPT/MOT/MPH.
Specialty
2 years
8
MSc Medical Physics
BSc with Physics as main subject with Mathematics as one of the 
ancillary subjects.
Specialty
2 years 
+ 1 year 
internship
5
Master of Public Health MBBS/BDS/BVSc/BSc. Nursing/BPT/BOT/Graduates of AYUSH courses/
Pharmacy/Engineering/Postgraduates in Statistics/Biostatistics/
Demography/Population Studies/Nutrition/Sociology/Economics/
Psychology/Anthropology/Social Work/Management/Law.
Specialty
2 years
15
Ph.D Programmes
Contact the Principal or the departments concerned
Specialty
2 years
5
MSc in Biostatistics
The Department of Biostatistics offers a unique 
environment to pursue education in statistical science 
and to engage in consultation services within the 
medical college. It has one of the longest history of 
biostatistical graduate education in the country since 
1986. 
The MSc Biostatistics course involves training in 
biostatistical principles, data analytical techniques, 
and research methodology for studies in medicine 
and public health. In addition to the courses, students 
will be mentored to provide statistical consultations 
and undertake a research project (thesis) to work on 
research problems from the field of biostatistics. 
Upon the completion of the course, students will have 
the opportunity to undergo a six-month internship in 
the department to provide hands-on experience and 
develop transferable skills. The course will provide 
exposure to range of biostatistical methods and their 
applications that allow students to develop their own 
specialized interest areas for future studies, work and 
career. 
Career paths following completion of this course 
include continuation into a PhD degree, joining 
academic institution, government research agencies, 
pharmaceutical industries, contract research 
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development services. 
MSc in Epidemiology
The importance of epidemiology in health related 
research, clinical decision making and community 
health management is well recognized. Christian 
Medical College, Vellore has been offering short 
courses in Epidemiology since 1986. Numerous 
health professionals have so far undergone these 
training programmes, most of them being faculty 
from various medical colleges. This institution has 
initiated the Master's degree in Epidemiology based 
on the experience of conducting a large number of 
clinical and field studies. The course is recognised by 
the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. This 
course is aimed at health professionals interested in 
clinical or population based research and in the 
practice of community health. This course will also 
benefit teachers in various health related disciplines. 
Epidemiology is a quantitative science and involves a
fair amount of exposure to biostatistics and the 
use of computers. The MSc. programme also equips 
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management, demography, relevant areas of 
behavioural sciences and health economics.
MSc in Medical Physics
Medical Physics is a health care profession that 
applies physics to medicine in areas such as
Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology and 
Nuclear Medicine. In the field of Radiation Oncology, 
Medical Physicists play a vital role in planning the 
radiation treatment of cancer patients, using 
sophisticated treatment planning systems. In 
addition they commission, calibrate and perform 
quality assurance tests on radiation delivery 
equipment, such as linear accelerators, telecobalt and 
brachytherapy units, to ensure accurate and safe 
delivery of radiation. In Diagnostic Radiology, 
Medical Physicists have the responsibility of ensuring 
the quality and safety of imaging modalities, such as 
Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance 
Imaging (MRI) fluoroscopy, digital radiography, 
mammography and ultrasound. Nuclear Medicine 
Physicists are responsible for the management and 
use of unsealed radioactive sources for diagnosis and 
therapy, including Single Photon Emission 
Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron 
Emission Tomography (PET).
This postgraduate degree programme trains physics 
graduates as professionally sound medical physicists, 
with good academic knowledge and practical skills in 
the areas described. Core subjects include Radiation 
Physics and Safety, Techniques, Dosimetry, Imaging 
Physics, Nuclear Medicine Physics, Radiobiology and 
Anatomy and Physiology apart from Radiation 
Mathematics which also covers computational 
packages such as C++ and MATLAB. A project has to 
be carried out in the second year.
On completion of this course one can expect to be 
employed in a hospital, university or a research 
institute, and have the option of pursuing research 
and doctoral studies both in India and abroad.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
This 2 year full time course is affiliated to Sree Chitra 
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology 
(SCTMST), Thiruvananthapuram. This course is 
designed to build on the outstanding track record of 
CMC Vellore as an institution providing quality 
health and research training, coupled with a well 
developed system of community-based care that has 
evolved with it. A multidisciplinary faculty and a 
supporting team of public health/social scientists 
from the institution aim to train public health 
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specialists for roles in both private and public sectors. 
The faculty span primary, secondary and tertiary care 
levels and have a proven track record of involvement 
in public health activities.
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
• Plan, implement and evaluate public health 
programmes
• Design, conduct and analyse research involving 
public health problems
• Function confidently as a public health manager at 
a district level.
Core course subjects are taught in the first year with a 
mix of both theorectical and practical learning 
experiences. Teaching methods include lectures, 
discussions, seminars, assignments, exercises, 
community work for data collection, analysis, and 
visits to public health administrative facilities as well 
as areas of need. The second year will include a few 
modules, a two month internship with an 
organization involved in public health and a project 
chosen in agreement with a named supervisor 
leading to submission of a dissertation. Assessment
occurs regularly throughout the course, upon 
completion of each module.
For further course details, please check the website of 
the Community Health Department:
www.cmch-vellore.edu/Departments
PhD Programmes
The following departments are recognised by the 
Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, 
to conduct Ph.D. programmes:
Anatomy, Bio-chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, 
Physiology, Community Medicine, Medical Bio- 
Statistics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, 
Microbiology, Virology, Pathology, Orthopaedic & 
Accident Surgery, Clinical Haematology, Neuro- 
Sciences, Nephrology,Geriatrics,Endocrinology, 
Gastro-Intestinal Sciences, Radiology, Medical – 
Physics, Reproductive Medicine, Oto-Rhino-
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Rheumatology.
In addition, certain departments such as the 
B i o e n g i n e e r i n g a n d C o m m u n i t y M e d i c i n e 
departments, are recognised by Sree Chitra Tirunal 
Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, 
Regicoanl Centre for Bioltechnology (RCB) and 
Thiruvalluvar University to conduct research 
programmes leading to the award of PhD degree.
Please contact the Principal office (Research) 0416- 
2284294, e-mail: 
[e-mail].
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MBA in Hospital and Health Systems 
Management (HHSM)
MBA (HHSM) is a 4 semester Work Integrated 
Learning Programme conducted in collaboration 
with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), 
Pilani, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore and 
Bombay Hospital, Mumbai.
This course provides a unique opportunity to 
experience firsthand administration and allow