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M.Sc. Epidemiology

M.Sc. Epidemiology

Programme Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 Years || 4 Semesters

M.Sc. Epidemiology

Programme Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 Years || 4 Semesters

Overview

An MSc in Epidemiology is a 2-year postgraduate program designed to equip graduates with advanced skills in disease surveillance, biostatistics, research methods, and public health policy, highly relevant to India's health challenges like NCDs and rural disparities.

The curriculum covers epidemiological principles, outbreak investigation, data analysis using tools like SPSS/Epi Info, and surveillance systems aligned with national programs such as IDSP. It emphasizes practical training through projects, internships, and experiential learning by visiting various nationally reputed public health Institutes like NIHFW, ICMR, NCDC New Delhi, and PGI Chandigarh etc.

Students gain proficiency in disease surveillance, monitoring, outbreak investigations, ethical research, data handling, statistical inference, and analyzing socio-environmental health factors etc. Postgraduates of the programme will be equipped for diverse careers across government health systems, research institutes, global health agencies, NGOs, academia, and the pharmaceutical/health analytics industry. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies and advanced research careers in public and global health. A key advantage is its deeper analytical and research focus compared to a general MPH degree.

Employability

High demand in India's expanding health sector, with roles like:
• District/ State Epidemiologist
• Epidemiology Data Analyst / Health Data Scientist
• Research Assistant /Programme Assistant  
• Clinical Data Manager/ Coordinator
• Biostatistician (Junior / Associate level)
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)(Junior / Associate level)
• Medical Writer / Scientific Writer / Health Analyst
• Faculty / Trainer

Graduates can pursue:
• PhD in Epidemiology / Public Health
• PhD in Biostatistics / Global Health
• International/ National fellowships and research programmes

MSc Epidemiology offers superior technical depth in research methods and biostatistics compared to the broader MPH, providing a sharper edge for specialized analytical roles in India's health sector.
• MSc Epidemiology excels in advanced study designs, inferential statistics, and data management (e.g., SPSS/Epi Info), enabling precise disease causation analysis and manuscript/ grant development.
• Graduates master surveillance systems (IDSP integration) and outbreak response, with skills to interpret health information systems data.
• Students learn how to protect the rights and safety of research participants by following ICMR ethical guidelines and understanding how social, environmental and policy factors affect health.
• Strong training in planning and evaluating disease surveillance and outbreak investigations prepares graduates for advanced roles in public health and research.

Applicants with graduation in Bio- stream including Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unnani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Dentistry, MBBS, Veterinary Sciences, Basic Sciences(Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) and Biological Sciences(Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology)

Alumni

__Nagma Mirza
__Prachi Kothari
__Sachin Rawat
__Saloni Pal
__Sankalp Akash
__Shivangi Semalty
__Swati Sharma

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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.