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M.Sc. Clinical Research

Postgraduate Program

Masters in Epidemiology (MSc. Epidemiology)

The M.Sc. Program in Epidemiology offered by HIMS prepares the students with specialized knowledge and conceptual, methodological, and bio-statistical skills needed to engage in epidemiological research. It provides a solid base in epidemiological methods, an understanding of community health, and opportunities for applied experiential learning in epidemiologic practice, research & policy. With the MSc. in Epidemiology program, you will be able to:
  1. Exhibit in-depth understanding and awareness of epidemiology's function and contribution to other health-related disciplines.
  2. Analyze how political, social, cultural, vocational, and environmental issues and systems affect health and medical treatment.
  3. Use descriptive and inferential approaches to analyze data from health information systems and epidemiological research, and then interpret the findings.
  4. Understand and apply statistical methods and epidemiological concepts to analyze the causes of diseases and the current state of the most pressing health issues.
  5. Examine situations that may have a negative impact on public health, such as environmental dangers and disease outbreaks, and develop a suitable plan to combat them.
  6. Engage in effective oral, written, and graphical communication.
  7. Effectively contribute as an individual or team member in Research & Development.
  8. Efficiently comprehend & design scientific documentation, write case studies, research projects, make presentation, and communicate.
  9. Understand and commit to professional & research ethics, and responsibilities.
  Employment Opportunities Master of Science in Epidemiology is a specialty and one can become a medical specialist in this field. One can get employed in Hospitals, Clinics, Research Laboratories, and Health Departments etc. besides teaching. One can get get placed as:
  1. District/State Epidemiologist
  2. Clinical researcher
  3. Pharmacovigilance Expert - Drug Safety and Epidemiology
  4. Research Analyst on Big Data
  5. Clinical Trial Coordinator .
  6. Programme officer
  7. Survey researcher
  8. Public health Programme/Project manager
  9. Project Coordinators
  10. Academicians (Research Consultants, trainers, teachers)
  11. Surveillance officer
  12. Junior/Senior Research Fellow
  13. Research Administrator
  14. Public health specialist
  15. Medical Writer
  16. Nutrition epidemiologist/Disaster epidemiologist/Infection control epidemiologist
  17. Applied epidemiologist
  18. Field officer in various government programs and organizations

The program also provides students an exposure to various departments of hospital and are guided, mentored & trained by highly experienced faculty to sharpen their expertise. On successful completion of the course, students are capable of dealing with project planning, finance, marketing and operations that are relevant to the healthcare industry.

The program curriculum includes healthcare finance and accounting, healthcare marketing, information technology, operation management, leadership and organizational behaviour, human resource management, quality improvement and patient safety etc. To enhance competencies and provide direct exposure to work with healthcare organizations the students go through internships, guest lectures, group projects, industrial visits etc.

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Programme Level

M.Sc Epidemiology

Duration

2 Years

Completed university degree (Bachelor) with aggregate 50% in either of the disciplines: Medicine, AYUSH, Pharmacy, Dentistry & allied health sciences.

Masters in Clinical Research (M.Sc. Clinical Research)

SRHU University excels as a top-tier clinical research institute, driving advancements and setting industry standards.

The M.Sc. in Clinical Research program has a benchmarked, niche-oriented curricula with innovative experiential pedagogy. The hallmarks of this clinical research program is a strong student-teacher rapport and inquiry based learning conducive to breed excellence. Students have access to state-of-the-art labs and expertise in the areas of clinical / biomedical sciences. The department is proud of its global recognition with its faculty’s bio and health sciences researches published in top 3-5% science journals of the world.

Students interact with research-oriented, well-qualified, internationally renowned faculty during the course of study and also get a chance to present papers at national / international forums, as well as, opportunities for international internships.

Students from M.Sc. in Clinical Research program will be provided with unique opportunity to train with top medical institutions in the health care industry viz. HIMS (Jolly Grant), Medanta - The Medicity (Delhi NCR), MAX Healthcare (Delhi) and premier Pharma Companies, CROs, etc.

With this MSc. in Clinical Research, you will be able to:

  1.  Perform Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Quality Assurance & Quality Control Audit, Medical writing, SOPs, Regulatory affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Research methodology as per national & International regulations.
  2. Gain efficiency to manage Quantitative tools & techniques, Clinical Data Management, Cloud based Data acquisition, Bio-, Pharmaco-, Medico-Informatics, Drug designing, etc.
  3.  Become proficient in Big Data Management and Healthcare Data Science besides their interpretation.
  4. Prompt Diagnostic Tools (Analytical, Immuno-, Molecular).
  5. Explain Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical product research including medical devices.
  6. Engage in effective oral, written, and graphical communication.
  7. Effectively contribute as an individual or team member in Research & Development.
  8. Efficiently comprehend & design scientific documentation, write case studies, research projects, make presentation, and communicate.
  9. Understand and commit to professional & research ethics, and responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Unprecedented growth in pharma & clinical industry has led to plenty of jobs in the sector. India has become a hub of clinical trials for MNCs creating an enormous demand for skilled clinical science postgraduates, also, the Indian healthcare system needs professionals to develop population-specific disease databases. Jobs are available in the following areas-

  1. Pharmaceutical Companies (R&D, drug development & design, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals)
  2. Clinical research organizations (clinical trials, clinical consultancy, data analysis, pharmacovigilance, CDM, medical writing, IPR patenting, bioavailability, bioequivalence etc.)
  3.  Hospitals (clinical data management, hospital management, hospital information system, diagnostics)
  4.  Academic medical centers and associated University research centers
  5. Knowledge processing organizations, site management organizations, etc.
  6. Sight Management Organisations
  7. Clinical Consultancy & Diagnostics services
  8. Clinical Data analytics
  9. IPR & Patenting services
  10. Knowledge Processing Organisations
  11. Bioentrepreneurship
  12. IT based Healthcare Industry (Pharmaco- and Medico-informatics)

Programme Level

M.Sc. Clinical Research

Duration

2 Years

Graduates Bio Stream, Health & Allied Sciences (including Bpharm, Mpharm, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BAHS etc).

Fee Structure 2025 - M.Sc. Epidemiology/M.Sc. Clinical Research

Fee Structure

Merit Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees

Merit Cum Means Scholarship

Up to 50% of Tuition Fees

Loan Facility

Interest free education loan

Special Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for: Ward of Armed / Para Military / Police Force Personnel (Serving and Retd, Non-Commissioned Officer), Differently abled candidate, Transgender

Fee Relaxation

25% Fee Concession for female candidate - B.Tech CSE & 26% Fee Relaxation for the students from Uttarakhand

Free-Ship Scholarship

Free education to one candidate in each academic program of the University who is an orphan

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.