Master of Science (M.Sc) in Clinical Research at TMC 2014

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has issued notification of two year Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Clinical Research Course for 2014 session. Degree Certificate will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) deemed university.

Course will likely be held at Tata Memorial Centre followed by one-year internship at the Tata Memorial Centre. Course will begin in the month of August.

Eligibility criteria

Age limit

Candidates should not exceed 30 years as on 1st July 2014.

Age relaxation will be applicable as  mentioned below:

SC/ST candidates- Five years

OBC candidates- Three years

Educational qualification

Candidates should possess graduate degree with minimum 50% marks in any of the below mentioned subjects:

B.Sc in Bioscience/Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, B.Sc in Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science (B.Pharm), Graduation in Dentistry (BDS), Graduate in Medicine (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha), Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy Nursing (B.Sc) .Importance will be given to candidates with training experience in clinical research.

Selection Process

Selection will be done based on performance of candidates in written test and interview.

Weightage ratio

Written and oral examination-85:15

25% of seats will be set aside for domestic applicants from Tata Memorial Centre.

Duration of course

2-year course + 1-year internship (mandatory)

Course fee (Two years)

Rs 30,000/- per year

Fee will be reduced from stipend at the rate of Rs 2500/- per month

Stipend 

First year – Rs 10000/- per month

Second year – Rs 12000/- per month

Third year (Internship period)- Rs 16000/- per month.

Candidates residing out of Mumbai can be provided hostel facility on payment depending on availability.

How to apply

Candidates may send their application in the prescribed format with recently clicked passport size photograph attached on right hand top corner of the application along with relevant documents in support of age, educational qualification, and DD of Rs.100 drawn in favour of Tata Memorial Centre, Parel, Mumbai.

Application should reach the below address on or before 15th July 2014

Address: Office of the Director (Academics), 13th Floor, Homi Bhabha Block, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-400012

For more details candidates may visit the official website at https://tmc.gov.in