A two-year Master's program in Health Informatics,

with the option of pursuing a PhD, if eligible, as an Integrated MSc-PhD in Health Informatics

(AUGUST 2018 SESSION)

Venue: Indian Institute of Public Health - Hyderabad
Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics
BACKGROUND (www.phfi.org). The main language of instruction would be
Health informatics has tremendous promise in improving the English.
efficiency, cost- effectiveness, quality, and safety of health care
service systems. However, realizing the promise has been a
PROGRAM CONTENTS
difficult path for health care organizations, as there is a serious The multi-disciplinary curriculum that will be covered under
dearth of adequately skilled Health Informatics professionals. the core courses (modules) include: Public Health Concepts and
General purpose information technology solutions are usually
Practices; Biostatistics; Principles of Epidemiology and
inadequate for specialized needs of the health sector. Health
Research Methodologies; Developing Health Informatics
Informatics deals with four major interdisciplinary components;
Systems: Software, Hardware, Networks and Sensors;
emerging technologies, epidemiology and health management,
Telemedicine; Project Management and Evaluation of Public
advanced statistics and health systems. The scope of health
Health Informatics Systems; Patients Monitoring Systems
informatics is very wide as there are a variety of emerging new
technologies that need to be understood, adapted, and (PMS); Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS); Electronic
validated for use in health systems and then managed for Health Records (EHR) and Research writing - Proposal
continuous improvement. development, Protocol and Report writing.
Under the elective courses we offer various areas that will fall
DEGREE AWARDING AND REGISTERING BODY under the following streams: Public Health Management;
The MSc & PhD (Health Informatics) programme will be jointly Health Financing and Insurance; Principles of Environmental
conducted by PHFI and AcSIR and the degrees will be awarded Health Sciences; Logistic Planning and Drug Distribution; Public
by Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). For Health Nutrition Urban Health; National Health Programs;
more information visit http://acsir.res.in. Electronic Surveillance in Public Health; Data Mining and Data
Forecasting in Public Health; Ethics in Health Informatics; Cyber
Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics offered jointly by
Security for Health; Biometrics for Health Systems; GIS in Public
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in collaboration with
Health; Wearable Diagnostics; Consumer Health Informatics
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) has the
(CHI); Electronic Medical Education (EME); Veterinary Health
potential to bring the best in health care and technology based
Informatics; Nursing Informatics; Bio Medical Gene Technology
on research and innovations on one platform for students
across India and South Asia. Informatics; and finally Open elective that can be uniquely
designed.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE Please visit (www.phfi.org) to know more about the course
Masters in Health Informatics (module) information of this program.
The MSc program in Health Informatics is an intensive 2 year,
full time program focusing on applications of Informatics and TARGET AUDIENCE AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Technologies in Public Health. A total of 4 semesters will be This program is relevant to those wishing to gain an in depth
completed in 24 months with each semester spanning 6
understanding of applications of Informatics and Technologies
months. The first three semesters include class room and lab
in Public Health & also keen to specialize in a various areas of
based face to face teaching and the final semester includes 6
Health Informatics.
months of thesis cum internship. The student needs to
complete 9 compulsory core courses (modules), 6 elective Minimum Academic Qualifications
courses (modules) in 18 months and submit an internship Bachelor's degree, in any science discipline under the 10+2+3
completion certificate to be awarded the MSc degree. system. Preference will be given to candidates with working
PhD in Health Informatics experience in health care and information technology.
The students who complete the Master's program with a CGPA All applicants should have basic computing skills and
of 8 and above will be eligible for the PhD program. A formal proficiency in English.
application needs to be submitted which will be screened &
enrolment will be finalized by the PhD screening committee. SELECTION PROCESS
The PhD program is of minimum 3 years, full time and project
based. The research topic for PhD will be developed under the All candidates should submit the application form for the
guidance of mentors from PHFI and AcSIR. The students are free Integrated MSc & PhD program in the prescribed format, which
to choose any topic of their interest ranging from basic sciences can be downloaded from PHFI website
to community based studies. The student can be allocated to https://www.phfi.org/images/iiph_hyderabad/hi_2018-
any of the CSIR Labs participating in the collaborative program 19_application_form.pdf. The application consists of
on mutual consent. registration form, proof of academic credentials, work
experience, contact details of 2 referees (academic and/or
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND LANGUAGE professional) and a statement of purpose. The applications will
be short-listed based on their academic qualifications, relevant
The program is being offered from the Indian Institute of Public experience and statement of purpose. This will be followed by
Health – Hyderabad (IIPH-H), Public Health Foundation of India an interview. The selection of candidates will be executed by a
Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics
specially constituted screening committee represented by the end of semester proctored examination. The weighted
specially constituted screening committee represented by average of both will contribute to the course (module) GPA. A
Public Health Foundation of India and Academy of Scientific and detailed evaluation framework will be provided to the students
Innovative Research. before the beginning of the course.

The final selection of the candidate for MSc is based on PROGRAM FEES
qualifications, relevant experience, statement of purpose and
interview. The weightage for each component will be as follows:
The fee structure for MSc (Health Informatics) program for the
candidates admitted in the year 2018-19 will be as follows:
For Indian and South Asian Nationals
Qualifications 25%
Tuition Fee: The annual tuition fee for the students admitted in
Relevant experience 5% academic year 2018-19 is INR 1.80 Lakhs per student per
Statement of purpose 10% academic year. (The total tuition fee for the two year program is
Rs. 3,60,000/- which includes Rs. 10,000/- admission fees and
Interview 60% Rs. 10,000/- examination fees)
Total 100% For International Candidates
Tuition Fee: The annual tuition fee for the students admitted in
academic year 2018-19 is USD 5,500 per student per academic
Decisions taken by the selection committee will be final. The
year.
selection into this program does not guarantee entry into PhD
program. Selection for PhD will be made strictly on the basis of Scholarship: Limited number of scholarships for MSc may be
merit and performance in the MSc program. awarded for the deserving and meritorious candidates, subject
to availability of funds.
Reservation of seats in admissions will be as per Government
of India policy as applicable from time to time. If suitable
candidates are not available under the reserved category, the PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
seats will be filled by general category candidates. The internship during the Masters program would provide the
candidate an opportunity to interact with potential
TEACHING AND TRAINING METHODOLOGY researchers. The setting may be a hospital, research
organization or the pharmaceutical industry. The placement cell
The course utilizes a variety of teaching / learning techniques, will also strive to arrange for campus interviews with companies
which includes lectures, group discussions, student needing health informatics expertise. However, no formal
presentations, hands on practice in statistical softwares in guarantee will be provided to any candidate regarding future
computer labs, basic sciences laboratory, workshops and field job selection after the completion of the program.
visits. During the internship the students will get an opportunity
to engage in research related activities that could be based in a
ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA (PHFI)
community, hospital or a laboratory.
PHFI is a public-private initiative that collaboratively evolved
FACULTY through consultations with multiple constituencies, including
Indian and international academia, state and central
A team of specialist faculty from diverse streams from Public governments, multi- and bi-lateral agencies, and civil society
Health Foundation of India and Academy of Scientific and groups. PHFI aims to address the limited institutional capacity in
Innovative Research would be engaged in teaching. The India for training, research, and policy development in the area
students will also be exposed to lectures delivered by invited of public health through establishment of Indian Institutes of
faculty of national and international acclaim. Guides will be Public Health across the country.
identified from both the organizations for mentoring during the
internship and project work. The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Hyderabad
commenced its activities on July 1, 2008, with a mission to
deliver public health education, pursue research and advocacy
CREDIT AND EVALUATION SYSTEM and support policy development. It lays strong emphasis on
The program will follow a credit system consistent with AcSIR pursuing public health policy, practice, training and research,
norms. Credits are awarded for successful completion of each positioning its programmes according to the public health
course (module) and thesis. A total of 64 credits need to be priorities of the state and the nation. The institute has brought
earned for award of the degree. Student evaluation for each together a highly qualified and diverse faculty, of nationally and
course (module) would be through a concurrent internal internationally trained and extremely motivated public health
assessment during course work (that includes assignments, academics and practitioners. It aims to create an environment
attendance and class room participation) and marks scored in that supports excellence in instruction, research and practice.
Integrated MSc & PhD in Health Informatics
ABOUT ACADEMY OF SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATIVE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROGRAM
RESEARCH (AcSIR)
The Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) has This Health Informatics program is a blend of principles of basic
and advanced research and its application in health sector. It
been established as an 'Institution of National Importance' with
supports AcSIR's mission and vision of affordable health care by
a view to maximize the number of qualified researchers and
advancing knowledge and technology. It also fulfils PHFIs
professionals of impeccable quality in the domain of science &
mandate of improving research by imparting training to health
engineering; and to equip them with the skills to innovate and
care professionals.
conduct seamless interdisciplinary research. AcSIR was
established by an Act of Parliament, the Academy of Scientific This program delivered by PHFI in partnership with AcSIR aims
Innovative Research Act, 2011 vide The Gazette of India No.15 to contribute in innovative ways to promote health and improve
dated February 7, 2012 and notified on 3rd April 2012. patient management in India. During the academic tenure,
apart from the program activities and academic support from
The Academy has adopted the mandate to create and train
the faculty, the students will be exposed to series of workshops
some of the best of tomorrow's science and technology leaders
relevant to the specific course (modules) and due importance
through a combination of innovative and novel curricula,
will be given to impart soft skills that enhance their placement
pedagogy and evaluation. AcSIR's focus will be on imparting
opportunities. Successful completion of the MSc program may
instructions in areas that are not routinely taught in regular
serve as excellent foundation to go on to take higher degrees
academic universities in India. AcSIR also provides research
like PhD (within and outside India).
opportunities in these areas with the help of 37 CSIR
laboratories. Some of the CSIR laboratories will be involved in
the delivery of the health informatics course. Please visit
http://acsir.res.in for more information.

OTHER PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH AcSIR

INTEGRATED MSc & PhD IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
Integrated MSc & PhD in Clinical Research is a full time program being offered jointly by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) from the academic year (2013-14) at the Indian Institute of Public
Health - Delhi. This multi-disciplinary program focusses on the scientific, ethical and operational issues related to clinical
research. This program is a blend of principles of basic and advanced research and its application in health sector. Log on to
www.phfi.org for more information about this program.

For more information about the program and to download the program brochure and application form
visit: www.phfi.org
Please send your filled application form to the address given below:
Senior Program Officer
Indian Institute of Public Health
Plot No # 1, Amar co-op Society, Madhapur, Kavuri Hills, Hyderabad-500 033
Phone: +91-124-4722900, Fax: +91-124-4722901
E-mail: [email protected]