Program Structure
Masters in Clinical Research :
The MSc program in Clinical Research is an intensive 2 year, full time program focusing on the scientific, ethical and operational issues related to clinical research. Four semesters will be completed in 24 months. First three semesters include class room based, face to face teaching, tutorials and practical. The final semester includes 6 months of internship cum project work (dissertation). The student needs to complete 11 compulsory core courses (modules), 4 elective courses (modules) in 18 months and submit the project report along with the internship completion certificate to be awarded the MSc degree.

PhD in Clinical Research :
The students who complete the Master's program with a CGPA of 8 and above will be eligible for the PhD program. A formal application needs to be submitted which will be screened & enrolment will be finalized by the PhD screening committee. The PhD program is 3 year full time and project based. The research topic for PhD will be developed under the guidance of mentors from PHFI and AcSIR. The students are free to choose any topic of their interest ranging from basic sciences to community based studies. The student can be allocated to any of the CSIR laboratories in India depending on the thesis topic.

Selection Process
All candidates should submit the application form for the integrated MSc & PhD program in the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from PHFI website (http://www.phfi.org/our-activities/academic-programmes/courses-and-admissions). The application consists of registration form, proof of academic credentials, work experience, contact details of 2 referees (academic and/or professional) and statement of purpose. The applications will be short-listed based on their academic qualifications, relevant experience and statement of purpose. This will be followed by an interview. The selection of candidates will be executed by a specially constituted screening committee represented by Public Health Foundation of India and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research. The final selection of the candidate for MSc is based on qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows :

Qualifications	:	25%
Relevant experience	:	5%
Statement of purpose	:	10%
Interview	:	60%
Total	:	100%

Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final. The selection into the 5 year program does not guarantee entry into PhD program. Selection for PhD will be made strictly on the basis of merit and performance in the MSc program.

Programme Fee
The fee structure for MSc (Clinical Research) program for the candidates in the year 2014-15 will be as follows :
For Indian Nationals

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014 - 15 is INR 1.25 Lakhs per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be INR 1.25 Lakhs for one year (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

For International Candidates

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is USD 4,600 per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be USD 2,400 for one year. (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

Scholarship : Limited number of scholarships for MSc may be awarded for the deserving and meritorious candidates, subject to availability of funds.

Program Structure
Masters in Health Informatics :
The MSc program in Health Informatics is an intensive 2 year, full time program focusing on applications of Informatics and Technologies in Public Health. A total of 4 semesters will be completed in 24 months with each semester spanning 6 months. The first three semesters include class room and lab based face to face teaching and the final semester includes 6 months of thesis cum internship. The student needs to complete 9 compulsory core courses (modules), 6 elective courses (modules) in 18 months and submit an internship completion certificate to be awarded the MSc degree.

Ph.D. in Health Informatics :
The students who complete the Master's program with a CGPA of 8 and above will be eligible for the PhD program. A formal application needs to be submitted which will be screened & enrolment will be finalized by the PhD screening committee. The PhD program is 3 year full time and project based. The research topic for PhD will be developed under the guidance of mentors from PHFI and AcSIR. The students are free to choose any topicof their interest ranging from basic sciences to community based studies. The student can be allocated to any of the CSIR laboratories in India depending on the thesis topic.

Selection Process
All candidates should submit the application form for the integrated MSc & PhD program in the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from PHFI website (http://www. phfi.org/our-activities/academic-programmes/courses-and-admissions). The application consists of registration form, proof of academic credentials, work experience, contact details of 2 referees (academic and/or professional) and statement of purpose. The applications will be shortlisted based on their academic qualifications, relevant experience and statement of purpose. This will be followed by an interview. The selection of candidates will be executed by a specially constituted screening committee represented by Public Health Foundation of India and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research. The final selection of the candidate for MSc is based on qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows :

Qualifications	:	25%
Relevant experience	:	5%
Statement of purpose	:	10%
Interview	:	60%
Total	:	100%

Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final. The selection into the 5 year program does not guarantee entry into PhD program. Selection for PhD will be made strictly on the basis of merit and performance in the MSc program.

Programme Fee
The fee structure for MSc (Health Informatics) program for the candidates in the year 2014-15 will be as follows :
For Indian Nationals

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014 - 15 is INR 1.25 Lakhs per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be INR 1.25 Lakhs for one year (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

For International Candidates

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is USD 4,600 per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be USD 2,400 for one year. (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

Scholarship : Limited number of scholarships for M Sc may be awarded for the deserving and meritorious candidates, subject to availability of funds.

Course Duration
The program would be a regular course lasting for nine months of class room teaching and three months of project work including field study. The total duration of the course is twelve months.

Eligibility
Applicants should have a graduate/postgraduate degree in medicine, AYUSH, dental, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, natural/life sciences, management, social sciences, social work, economics, statistics or any equivalent qualification.
Candidates with work experience in health/ development sector will be given preference.
Candidates from across India and from other countries can state their preference of the institute (Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar) in the application form.

Selection Process
The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit. Eligible candidates would be screened, based on their application and statement of purpose by a specially constituted screening committee. Short-listed candidates would then be interviewed and the final list will be announced. The final selection of the candidate is based on qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows :

Qualifications	:	30%
Relevant experience	:	30%
Statement of purpose	:	10%
Interview	:	30%
Total	:	100%

Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final.

Programme Fee
The fee structure for PGDPHM for self sponsored candidates in the year 2014-15 will be as follows :
For Indian Nationals

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is Rs. 1.25 Lakhs per student. The cost of the academic program is Rs. 3 Lakhs per year per student. However, PHFI is charging only Rs. 1.25 Lakhs as tuition fee and the remaining amount Rs. 1.75 Lakhs is borne through PHFI Scholarships. Additional scholarships for the tuition fee may be available.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be Rs. 1.25 Lakhs for one year program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

For International Candidates

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is 4,600 USD per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be 2,400 USD for one year program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

Course Duration
This 9-month program is a full time course. It consists of 2 phases :

• Phase 1 for 6 months of classroom teaching;
• Phase 2 for 3 month project/thesis work at place of work or field of interest;

Eligibility
Applicants should have a graduate / postgraduate degree in medicine, AYUSH, dental, nursing, pharmacy, health science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, natural / life science, management, social science, social work, economics, commerce, statistics, mathematics or any equivalent qualification. Candidates with work experience in health / development sector will be given preference. No prior coursework / knowledge of economics is expected.

Selection Process
The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit. Eligible candidates would be screened, based on their application and statement of purpose by a specially constituted screening committee. Short-listed candidates would then be interviewed and the final list will be announced. The final selection of the candidate is based on qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows :

Qualifications	:	30%
Relevant experience	:	30%
Statement of purpose	:	10%
Interview	:	30%
Total	:	100%

Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final.

Programme Fee
The fee structure for PGDHEP for self sponsored candidates in the year 2013-14 will be as follows :
For Indian Nationals

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is Rs.1.25 Lakhs per student. The cost of the academic program is Rs. 3 Lakhs per year per student. However, PHFI is charging only Rs. 1.25 Lakhs as tuition fee and the remaining amount Rs. 1.75 Lakhs is borne through PHFI Scholarships. Additional scholarships for the tuition fee may be available.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be Rs. 1 Lakh for this program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

For International Candidates

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is 4,600 USD per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be 2,000 USD for this program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

Course Duration
This is a one year fully residential program. Ten months teaching (including evaluation) + two months of internship.

Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 system. Candidates having quantitative background and are interested in a career as biostatisticians or database specialist. The course is also open for health professionals having an interest and background in statistics and epidemiology. Proficiency in English would be desirable.

Eligible candidates would be screened, based on their application and statement of purpose by a specially constituted screening committee. Short-listed candidates would then be interviewed and the final list announced. Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final. Preference will be given to in-service candidates nominated by the government for the program.

Selection Process
The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit. Eligible candidates would be screened, based on their application and statement of purpose by a specially constituted screening committee. Short-listed candidates would then be interviewed and the final list will be announced. The final selection of the candidate is based on qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows :

Qualifications	:	30%
Relevant experience	:	30%
Statement of purpose	:	10%
Interview	:	30%
Total	:	100%

Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final.

Programme Fee
The fee structure for PGDBDM for self-sponsored candidates in the year 2014-15 will be as follows :
For Indian Nationals

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is Rs. 1.25 Lakhs per student. The cost of the academic program is Rs. 3 Lakhs per year per student. However, PHFI is charging only Rs. 1.25 Lakhs as tuition fee and the remaining amount Rs. 1.75 Lakhs is borne through PHFI Scholarships. Additional scholarships for the tuition fee may be available.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be Rs. 1.25 Lakhs for one year program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

For International Candidates

• Tuition Fee : The annual tuition fee for the academic year 2014-15 is 4,600 USD per student.
• Hostel Fee : The hostel fee per student will be 2,400 USD for one year program (Hostel fee covers accommodation and food). Hostel facility is optional.

Curriculum

• Basic spreadsheet handling
• Database creation
• Public Health concepts
• . Basic epidemiology
• Basic biostatistics skills – describing and visualizing data

Programme Fee
INR 30,000/- excluding accommodation and INR 60,000/- including accommodation. The above course fee includes the cost of lunch for 3 months and the course material.

Programme Fee
INR 35,000/- for industry sponsored doctors; Concessional fee of Rs. 25,000/- for self-financed candidates. Hostel accommodation shall be available for outstation candidates on extra payment.