ICMR School of Public Health

MSc Biostatistics

ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) was established by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1999 as the flagship institute for training and research in the areas of epidemiology, public health and biostatistics in India. The vision of NIE is to be a catalyst for a vibrant national health system through responsive research, education and training in epidemiology and public health. 

ICMR School of Public Health under NIE, started conducting M.Sc. (Biostatistics) programme from the year 2016.

Information Brochure

Complete detail on admission procedure 2024

Application form

The last date for the receipt of completed application at NIE is  26th June 2024.

Prospectus

Includes MSc. Biostatistics Curriculum

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Course subjects

Core papers  - 13               
Practicals - 03 (including journal review / seminar)
Elective courses - 2 out of 4
Supportive courses -2 out of 4
Dissertation / project work - 1

Elective courses

1. Data Management 
2. Applied Spatial Statistics 
3. Health informatics 
4. Bayesian Statistics

Supportive  courses

1. Scientific communication
2. Health Economics 
3. Field Epidemiology 
4. Health Systems

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