In view of the growing demand for intensive and need-based training in the field of population data analysis and inter-relationship between Population and Development, the Institute has started a Distance Education Programme leading to Master’s Degree in Population Studies in 1994. The current intake for academic session 2010-2011 (17th Batch) will begin in July 2010.
Eligibility criteria for admission:
Admission to this course is open to all those with a Master's degree from any recognized University in any of the Social Science subjects including Mathematics, Statistics, Health & allied subjects. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in population, Health and /or in allied areas.
Number of seats:
There are 100 seats available for admission to this course. However, the Institute reserves the right to decide the number of students to be enrolled in each academic session.
Selection criteria:
Selection of candidates for the course will be done by a selection committee duly constituted by the Director of the Institute.
Duration of course:
This course can be completed in a minimum period of two years, as well within a maximum period of four years.
Fee structure:
For Indian Students
| Fee |
Amount (INR) |
| Course Fee* |
10000.00 |
| Processing Fee |
400.00 |
| Contact Programme Fee |
300.00 |
| Examination Fee |
300.00 |
| Re-examination Fee |
500.00 |
| * Includes Tuition fee & cost of study materials |
For Foreign Students
| Fee |
Amount (US $) |
| Course Fee* |
2000.00 |
| Processing Fee |
25.00 |
| Contact Programme Fee |
100.00 |
| Examination Fee |
100.00 |
| Re-examination Fee |
50.00 |
| * Includes Tuition fee & cost of study materials |
Components of the program:
Essentially there will be following components of teaching under this programme:
- Sending of self instruction course materials to the students by post: The self-instructional course materials are sent to the students in three lots by post/courier services. The materials include instructions for self study and self assessment exercises.
- Contact programmes in the Institute: Every year contact programme of two weeks duration is organised in the Institute in the month of June/July. During the contact programme a thorough feedback on the course material sent throughout the year is given in addition to the laboratory exercises related to technical papers, computer applications and preparation of term paper/dissertation.
- Evaluation & Examinations: Examination will be held twice in a year (June/July and December) at the Institute. The written examination is followed by preparation of a Term paper and Viva-Voce examination.
The evaluation is done under by direct grading system. In order to qualify for the degree, a student is required to obtain a total of 46 credits (written examination and assignments: 36 credits, term paper: 5 credits, viva-voce: 5 credits).
Course Structure
A. Preparatory Courses
1.Statistical Methods for Population Studies
2.Concepts in Social Sciences and Some Important Issues in Indian Society, Culture and Economy
B. Main Courses
3. Introduction to Population Studies
4. Nuptiality and Fertility
5. Morbidity, Mortality and Public Health
6. Spatial Distribution, Migration and Urbanization
7. Dynamics of Age-Sex structure and Population Projections
8. Population and Development
9. Population Policy, Programme Management and Evaluation
10. Research Methodology
11. Computer Applications to Population Data
12. Gender Issues in Population Studies
13. Reproductive Health
14. Bio-statistics (Optional)
Urban and Regional Planning (Optional)
15. Historical Demography
C. Term Paper
D. Viva-voce
For any further information please contact :
Kaushlendra Kumar
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)
Department of Extra Mural Studies & Distance Education
International Institute for Population Sciences
Govandi Station Road, Deonar,
Mumbai - 400 088. India
Direct Tel. No. : 022 – 42372428 / 421 / 544
FAX.(91) 22 - 2556 3257
E-mail:- ems@iips.net
Website: http://www.iipsindia.org |
