M.Sc. (Epidemiology)
Master of Science in Epidemiology

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M.Sc. Epidemiology or Master of Science in Epidemiology is a postgraduate Homeopathy course. Epidemiology deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in a population. Master of Science in Epidemiology course is of two years (one year exemption for M.B.B.S. graduates) spread over four semesters. The duration may be more or less ranging from institute to institute. M.Sc. Epidemiology study provides the students with basic skills in health management, demography, relevant areas of behavioral sciences and health Economics. The course is very valuable and job orienting in nature that opens a lot of scopes for them.

M.Sc. Epidemiology Eligibility

• M.B.B.S. degree recognized by the Medical Council of India; Current position in Public Health, preferably in State or Central service or in Medical Institutions, sponsored on deputation for two years on a full time basis to NIE;
• Three years experience in public health/ surveillance activities after M.B.B.S.;
• Age below 45 years as on the date of commencement of the Course (i.e., 1 January each year). May be relaxed by five years for applicants with desirable experience.
• Private candidates who fulfill the above eligibility criteria also eligible
• Foreign candidates need ‘No objection Certificate’ and ‘Certificate for HIV/AIDS Tests’ from the Government of India apart from other formalities (contact the concerned institute for more information).

M.Sc. Epidemiology Syllabus

The following syllabus is provided by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Satara.

M.Sc. Epidemiology Colleges

• Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College and Research Centre
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

M.Sc. Epidemiology Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in acquiring know-how of diseases can go for M.Sc. (Epidemiology) course.
• The course is ideally suited for those who have knack for task solving and those who like to conduct in-depth study of diseases and related aspects.
• Those who skills like hard working nature, good communication and interpersonal skills and can work for long hours are good match for it.
• They must be critical thinkers, who can analyze their findings, as well as recognize emergency situations when they arise.
• They should be mathematically proficient with statistical analysis and data presentation software programs.
• They also have good writing skills which help epidemiologists convey their conclusions and recommendations to the medical industry and the general public.

How is M.Sc. Epidemiology Course Beneficial?

• Master of Science in Epidemiology is a specialty and one can become a medical specialist in this field.
• It provides employment opportunities both at national and international level as it is a research based field. Those who are more proficient in teaching than research can acquire the job of a teacher.
• One can also get employed in Hospitals, Clinics, Research Laboratories, and Health Departments etc.
• After it completion they can collect and analyze important information about public health and the behavior of disease.

M.Sc. Epidemiology Job Types

• Pharmacovigilance Expert-Drug Safety and Epidemiology
• Consultant-Market Research and Analytics
• Head-Laboratory
• Sr. Epidemiologist
• Public Health Specialist
• Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Associate Clinical Operations Manager
• Medical Writer
• Nutrition Specialist
• Analysts and Evaluators
• Research Administrators
• Program Managers