Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
July 31, 2023 2023-12-31 18:39Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
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The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health was established in August 2016. It offers two years Master Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health. Provides teaching, research, and service activities that helps public health practitioner, health care providers, and researchers to develop and apply population based approaches to maintain and improve the public’s health in the heartland and the nation. The M.Sc., degree in EPH (Epidemiology and Public Health) is offered through the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, at CUTN. Known as the first University offering M.Sc in Epidemiology and Public Health, in the Country, this programme provides students with strong foundation in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, complemented by Qualitative and Behavioural Sciences.
Newsletter Links
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 1 | June 2023 – April 2024
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 1 | June 2022 – May 2023
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 4 | June 2020
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 5 | June 2020 – May 2021
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 6 | June 2021 – May 2022
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 2 | September – October 2019
- EPI HEALTH – Vol 1 | Issue 1 | July 2019
Vision
To provide trans-disciplinary research approach to students to create and communicate knowledge on the causes and prevention of disease in the population, to promote health and health services
Mission
- Our mission is to provide a friendly, productive environment, training in academics, provide greater exposure to industry and real time experiences, to develop students as health care professionals
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. Epidemiology and Public Health
The M.Sc. Program is offered as 85-credit-hour degree program. All students complete five core courses in epidemiology, public health diplomacy, global health policy, disease modelling, environmental health, social and behavioural sciences, public health administration, and biostatistics. Hours are devoted to required labs in epidemiology & data management and electives. Internship is done at the end of the first year, for 2 months followed by the project work on the end semester.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students with graduation in Biological and Bio-Medical Sciences are eligible to apply. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Duration of the programme: Two Years
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 19
Curriculum:
Ph.D. Epidemiology and Public Health
Eligibility Criteria:
The programme suits for those candidates who have an interest/ expertise/ practical exposure in the area of epidemiology and public health. Relevant subjects include Degree in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Sociology, MD/PSM/MVSc/ MPH/, and other relevant disciplines, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU)
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Dr. S. Vimala | Technical Assistant | techassteph@cutn.ac.in |
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Head of the Department
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodeph@cutn.ac.in