MSc in Biostatistics - Department of Biostatistics

Course fees
st
1.
Rs. 26,280/- for 1 year
2.
Rs. 14,300/- for 2
nd
Christian Medical College
Department of Biostatistics
year
Scholarship
Scholarships are available to the deserving candidates
on scrutiny by the scholarship committee of CMC.
Accommodation
The accommodation is provided for all students.
Separate hostels are available for male and female
students within the campus.
MSc in Biostatistics
We would be pleased to provide any further specific
information, if contacted
Contact
Dr. B. Antonisamy PhD, FRSS, FSMS
Professor & Head
Department of Biostatistics
Christian Medical College
Vellore 632 002, India
Phone: 0416-2262703, 2284205
Fax: 0416-2262703
Email: [email protected]
www.cmc-biostatistics.ac.in
(Affiliated with TN Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai)
Applying Statistics to
Biology, Medicine, Public Health,
and Drug Development
Apply online at
www.admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
(M.Sc., Biostatistics under group B)
The last date for submission of online application
27-March-2014
For further details about CMC and Department
www.cmch-vellore.edu
www.cmc-biostatistics.ac.in
Overview
Christian Medical College
Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods
Christian Medical College (CMC) is an internationally
in biological sciences and most commonly in the
reputed medical college and a tertiary care hospital. It
medical and public health research. Biostatisticians
was established by Dr. Ida Scudder, a young American
play an inevitable role in the design and analyses of
missionary in the year 1900. The college and hospital are
epidemiological studies, laboratory studies and
located in Vellore, 140 KM from Chennai. CMC has
clinical trials in several major specialties of medical
research. The discipline is mostly concerned with
designing observational and experimental studies,
become one of the leading medical institutions in India,
through its dedication to health care, education and
research. CMC offers about 60 recognized training
programs in medical, nursing and paramedical disciplines.
application of statistical methods in the analysis of
Over 2500 students are pursuing graduate and advanced
such designs and interpretation of data.
courses in this institution.
Further Information
Need for Biostatisticians
Information about the college and courses offered is given
The
role
of
statistician
is
vital
in
teaching
in the college prospectus and the websites. Those who
biostatistics and in any medical research project.
would like to apply for this course can contact
Physicians
The Registrar,
Christian Medical College,
Vellore 632 002, India
and
scientists
rely
on
trained
biostatisticians to serve as key members of
research teams. There is a growing demand for the
MSc
graduates
universities,
of
biostatistics
research
centres,
in
academic
government
organizations and pharmaceutical industries.
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 0416-2284255
Website : www.cmch-vellore.edu
Faculties & Resources
The
Department
has
eight
The course consists a combination of lectures, seminars
permanent
faculty
and practical exercises. Students have 24 hours access to
members and other staff members who are involved
computing facilities with up-to-date statistical software
in teaching, research and programming activities.
(SAS, STATA, SPSS, S plus and R). Consultation services
Faculties from McMaster University, Canada and
provide an exposure to ideas, methodologies and
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA visit
techniques needed to practice as an applied statistician.
regularly to the department to teach and share their
Students are also placed with an opportunity to participate
expertise through workshops. The Department has
in consultation services provided by the department to
established a Biostatistics Resource and Training
other faculties and students in the college. Second year
Center (BRTC) for conducting training programmes.
students are posted in the Hospital for statistical
The Department library has an excellent collection of
consultations.
books and Journals in statistics, biostatistics, demography and epidemiology.
Eligibility for the course
The MSc Program
The candidates who possess Degree in the following are
The aim of this course is to train students in statistical
eligible to get admitted into the course of M.Sc. (Biostatistics)
methods, as applied to the problems in the bio-medical
1. Degree with Statistics as the Main Branch (or)
and health sciences. During the course, students learn the
basic principles of biostatistics and data analysis with
specific computing applications. The program consists of
two year fulltime study which includes the successful
completion of written examination (both theory and
practicals) and the Master’s thesis. The Master’s thesis is
usually carried out during the second year of the program.
2. Degree in any subject with Statistics as Ancillary/Allied
Commencement of the course
The academic year of the MSc (Biostatistics) Post-graduate
Degree course shall commence from the end of July.
Department of Biostatistics
The Department of Biostatistics (established in 1964) at
Christian Medical College, Vellore aims to provide
opportunities for advanced education and research in
Alumni
biostatistics. The various activities of the department may
Since the inception of the Masters program. 70 students
be broadly classified as teaching program, research
were graduated and entered into variety of sectors.
activities and statistical consultating services. MSc Course
in Biostatistics was started in 1986, affiliated with the
University of Madras and latter transferred to Tamilnadu
Dr.M.G.R Medical University. This course is the first of its
kind in India. Since 1977, the department has been
recognized for Ph.D program. The Department provides
statistical computational and consulting services in various
aspects
including
sample
size
determination,
data
management, statistical analyses and preparation of
statistical reports. The department organizes workshops
on recent advancements in Biostatistics with the expertise
of visiting faculty from overseas.

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