THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Admission to the Post Graduate Degree Course in Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion 2008-2009 from DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINE

THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai-600032.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
Applications are invited for admission to the Post Graduate three year M.D. Degree Course in Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the academic year 2008-2009.

Those who wish to apply for admission to the said Post Graduate Degree Course to be conducted in the Department of Transfusion Medicine of this University, may download application form and the prospectus from the University website www.tnmmu.ac.in which will be available from 03.03.2008 to 14.03.2008.

Detailed information are available in the prospectus.

REGISTRAR

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REFERENCE: The Sunday Express (CBE) Dated: 2.3.2008. p.7

THE TAMIL NADU Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY,

ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE M.Sc. EPIDEMIOLOGY DEGREE COURSE 2008-2009 from Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR POST GRADUATE TWO YEARS DEGREE COURSE M.Sc., EPIDEMIOLOGY.

ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE M.Sc. EPIDEMIOLOGY DEGREE COURSE 2008-2009

P.G.Degree Course in M.Sc Epidemiology
ADMISSION SCHEDULE
1. Date of Posting the advert and Application Form in the University Web Site: 18.02.2008 to 06.03.2008
2. Last date for receipt of filled-in Application Form completed in all Respects: 06.03.2008 (upto 5.00 p.m.,)
3. Publication of list of eligible Candidates to write Entrance Examination in the Web Site: 11.03.2008 (5.00 p.m.)
4. Issue of Identity Card cum Attendance Card and Admit Card in the University premises: 17.03.2008 to 20.03.2008 (from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) and on 23.03.2008 (from 8.00 a.m., to 9.00 a.m.,)
5. (a) Date of conduct of Entrance Examination in the University Premises: 23.03.2008 (Sunday) (from 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.)
(b) Date of conduct of Interview in the University premises: 23.03.2008 (2.30 p.m.,)
6. Date of publication of Merit List: 28.03.2008 (5.00 P.M.,)
7. Last Date for joining the course by remitting the fees prescribed: 31.03.2008 (2.00 p.m.,)
8. Orientation and commencement of academic session: 01.04.2008 (9.45.a.m.,)

NOTE:


(A) IF THE DATES FIXED/SCHEDULED HAPPENS TO BE AN EXPECTED HOLIDAY DUE TO UNTOWARD INCIDENCE, THE NEXT WORKING DAY MAY BE TAKEN AS A DATE FOR THE ABOVE SCHEDULE.
(B) COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
THE REGISTRAR
THE TAMILNADU Dr.M.G.R.MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
No.69, ANNA SALAI, GUINDY, CHENNAI 600 032.

M.Sc. EPIDEMIOLOGY
This course is aimed at health professionals interested in clinical or population based research and in the practice of community health. This course will also benefit teachers in various health related disciplines. Epidemiology is basically a quantitative science and will involve a fair amount of exposure to Biostatistics and use of computers. The M.Sc. programme will also equip the candidate with basic skills in health management, demography, relevant areas of behavioral sciences and health economics. Master of Science in Epidemiology is a Two (2) year programme.
The Faculty who train candidates for the M.Sc. Epidemiology course are drawn from many disciplines such as General Medicine, Community Health, Biostatistics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cardiology and Microbiology. Many of these faculties have had formal training in Epidemiology and allied fields, both in India and overseas in USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION M.Sc. EPIDEMIOLOGY
Number of seats: Four (4)
Duration : 2 (Two) years – Full time Course
Timings : 9.45 A.M. – 5.45 P.M.

Educational Qualifications:
Candidates for admission to the 1st year of the Post Graduate Degree in Master of Science in Epidemiology Course should have passed any one of the following examinations recognised by the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto.
• MBBS • BDS • B.A.M.S. • B.U.M.S. • B.H.M.S. • B.S.M.S. • B.V.Sc. • M.P.T. • M.O.T. • M.Pharmacy • M.Sc (Nursing) • M.Sc.Biostatistics/ Statistics • M.Sc. Nutrition • M.Sc., Biochemistry / Anatomy/Physiology/Pharmacology/Microbiology and other Medical related M.Scs.

All Candidates from India and abroad who have U.G. and P.G. Degrees recognized from other Universities other than The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University must obtain ‘Eligibility Certificate’ from the University and submit it at the time of applying for admission to the course.

ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE
The application form and other details to apply for the eligibility certificate can be obtained from the Registrar, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai or downloaded from the website www.tnmmu.ac.in . The details for obtaining the Eligibility Certificate are available in the said University Web Site. Candidates are advised to obtain the Eligibility Certificates well in advance before submitting their application.

Those who do not submit Eligibility Certificates along with the filled in Application will not be entertained. Without the “No objection certificate” and “Certificate for HIV/AIDS Test”, the non-Indian nationals although provisionally selected, will not be registered in the course until such certificates are obtained from the Government of India.

Candidates presently employed in Government or private institutions and seeking admission, should obtain a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE from the employer stating that permission has been granted and the candidate will be relieved for registration for admission to M.Sc. Epidemiology course in The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University.

OBTAINING OF PROSPECTUS, APPLICATION FORM ETC.,
1. The Application Form and the Prospectus and a set of enclosures can be downloaded from the Web Site www.tnmmu.ac.in of The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University from 18.2.2008 to 06.03.2008. The duly filled in application completed in all respects will be registered in this University and processed on payment of Rs.750/- (Rupees seven hundred and fifty only) by a bank demand draft drawn on any nationalised bank in favor of The Registrar, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, payable at the Indian Overseas Bank, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University Branch, Chennai – 600 032 towards non-refundable Application Processing Fee.
2. The completed application form (filled by the applicant in his/her own handwriting) with the following enclosures should reach The Registrar, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University for registration and processing on or before 06.03.2008 at 5.00 P.M.
3. Enclosures:
i. Non-refundable Application Processing fee of Rs.750/- (as a bank draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University payable at Chennai) ii. One self addressed stamped envelope (Rs.5), a CERTIFICATE OF POSTING FORM (Rs.4), with the candidate’s mailing address. iii. Photocopy or attested true copies of the qualifying degree. iv. Mark / Grade sheets v. Provisional Pass Certificate vi. Eligibility Certificate for admission to M.Sc. Epidemiology course obtained from The Tamilnadu Dr .M.G.R. Medical University vii. A two-page write up of past experience, objectives and expectation from the course.
4. All candidates whose applications are in order and in complete shape will be permitted for a written entrance examination and a personal interview for which the details of eligible list etc., will be published in the University Web Site at 5.00 P.M. on 11.03.2008 and it is the responsibility of the candidates to see the details. Further the date of issue of Identification cum Attendance Card and Admit Card in this University Premises will also be notified on 11.3.2008.

General Instructions
a) All enquiries should be addressed to the Registrar, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032, Tamilnadu. b) Original Certificates should NOT be sent along with the completed application forms. c) Incomplete Application and Application without the specified enclosures etc., will be rejected summarily.

Selection Policy
Selection will be based on written entrance examination and an interview to be conducted to all the eligible candidates. The candidate’s understanding of basic human biology and disease process and capacity to comprehend quantitative information, past academic performance, past experience and confidential reports from referees will be taken into consideration. The final selection will be made after interview. Successful candidates will be provisionally selected for admission to the two years M.Sc. Epidemiology Degree course.

The decision of the Selection Committee is final.

At the time of interview, the following certificates should be made available in original for verification.
1. Mark / Grade sheets of the Qualifying Examination. 2. Provisional pass certificate of the Qualifying Examination. 3. Degree Certificate. 4. Transfer Certificate from the head of the institution last studied (if available). 5. Migration Certificate, 6. Eligibility Certificate obtained from this university. 7. Permanent Registration Certificate of the concerned Council. 8. Service Certificate issued by the Head of Office in respect of service candidates.

Candidates selected should produce a certificate for Physical fitness by an authorized Medical Officer at the time of admission. Those finally selected and medically cleared for admission will be required to join the M.Sc. Epidemiology course on or before 31.03.2008 ( 02.00 P.M.) and pay the tuition fee and other fees etc., for the first year at the IOB, T.N.Dr.M.G.R.Medical University Branch.