Advt. No. : PG/6/2022

Last Date of Online Application:

20.05.2022

Shortlisted Candidates Names  & Date of Written Exam / Viva  will be displayed on website: http://tmc.gov.in

Course name

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M. SC.) IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

Course details

Two-years “Master of Science in Clinical Research” (M.Sc. Clin Res) is a post-graduate degree which will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) Deemed University. The course will be conducted at the Tata Memorial Centre and will be followed by a mandatory one-year internship at the Tata Memorial Centre and its outreach centres. The course will commence from                 1^st August 2022.

Minimum eligibility criteria

Only Indian Nationals can apply.

Graduation from UGC recognised University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following subjects

·         B.Sc in Bioscience/Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology)

·         B.Sc in Chemistry

·         B.Sc in Clinical Nutrition

·         B. Sc. in Clinical Research

·         Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science (B.Pharm)

·         Graduate in Medicine (Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha)

·         Graduation in Dentistry (BDS)

·         Occupational therapy (B.Sc)

·         Physiotherapy (B.Sc)

·         Nursing (B.Sc)

·         Paramedical technology

If a candidate has previous training / experience in clinical research, additional weightage will be given during the interview.

B. Sc. Result Awaiting Candidates Can Also Apply.

They will be considered subject to submission of their B. Sc Results on the day of Interview

Selection criteria

·         Selection will be based on the evaluation of performance in written test followed by interview

·         A fixed number of candidates (not exceeding 3 times the number of seats) will be called for the interview.

·         Five Candidate will be selected from the peripheral centres of TMC.

Application forms

·         Application forms are available at http://tmc.gov.in  in the Academics column.

Application fees

·         General & OBC candidates have to pay the Online Payment of           Rs. 2000/- (two thousand only) & SC/ST/Physical Handicapped have to pay Rs.500/- by using Debit Card / Credit Card only. This is non-refundable. [Duplication of fees will not be refunded.]

Application

process

·         Interested candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria should complete the application form online as per instructions.

·         Candidates are advised to save the completed application and print the document on one side of the paper only.

·         The Hardcopy of application alongwith Copies of all relevant certificates and documents are required to bring at the time of Interview / Admission.

·         Application will be rejected if the candidate provides incorrect/ false information in the application form . No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Entrance exam

·         Multiple choice questions.

·         Syllabus for entrance exam is attached on the website

·         Instruction for exam will be informed on the website : http://tmc.gov.in

·         As much as possible entrance exam will be conducted in Mumbai centre.

·         Based on the entrance exam marks, the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview to Tata Memorial Hospital.

Age limit

30 Years as on 20.05.2022 (Relaxable 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC).

Duration

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

Fees

Annual College tuition fee will be charged Rs.50,000/- per year.

Stipend

First year: Rs.12000/- per month

Second year: Rs.15000/- per month

Third year (Internship period): Rs.18000/- per month

Sponsored

National candidate sponsored from Cancer Centres / Hospitals within National Cancer Grid of India for training will not be paid any stipend nor undergo internship.   Training fee of Rs.50,000/- will be charged per year

Accommodation

Selected candidates from outside Mumbai will be provided hostel accommodation on availability.   Hostel charges @10% of the stipend will be deducted every month.  Refundable deposit of Rs.5,000/- for hostel accommodation will have to be paid to avail this facility.

Hostel and Cafeteria  facility

Candidates who will be staying in Hostel will have to pay monthly charges to avail the cafeteria services as per the package opted for.

In addition to actual charges, refundable deposit of Rs.4000/- for diet and Rs.5000/- for Hostel will have to be paid to avail these facilities.

Library facility

Refundable deposit of Rs.5000/-  for Library will have to be paid.

Medical Insurance

Selected students will be covered under Medical Insurance facility provided by the Institute on co-payment (20% of yearly premium) which is Mandatory.

Help Desk

·         Number will be declared on TMC website

Terms

·         During the course, the student shall not apply for any post or any other courses / P.G. studies / Scholarship or appear for any examination or interview outside or if applied before start of the training, the candidate has to give proper information to this institution.

·         Candidates leaving the course midway will have to repay the entire stipend amount and the total 2 years course fee.

·         All candidates must submit a certificate from Allopathy Medical Doctor confirming the health status (Physical & Mental) of the candidate.

·         The decision of the Director – Tata Memorial Centre, shall be final and binding.