The Institute has started a new programme, Diploma in Population Studies (DPS) from the academic session (2007-08). The course is meant for persons who are pursuing/ desire to take up carriers in Population/Health or related areas. Admission to this course is open to Indian/ Foreign nationals. Deadline for the submission of application for academic session 2011-2012(5th Batch) is 1st August 2011.
Eligibility criteria for admission:
Admission to this course is open to all those with a Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent of an acceptable standard from any Indian/ foreign university. Documented qualification is essential for enrolling in the programme.
Number of seats:
There are 50 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. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in population, Health and /or in allied areas.
Duration of course:
This course can be completed in a minimum period of one year, as well within a maximum period of three years.
Fee structure:
For Indian Students
Fee |
Amount (INR) |
| Course Fee* |
4000.00 |
| 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* |
1000.00 |
| Processing Fee |
25.00 |
| Contact Programme Fee |
50.00 |
| Examination Fee |
50.00 |
| 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 two 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/area-study.
- Evaluation & Examinations: Examination will be held twice in a year (June and December) at the Institute. The written examination is followed by preparation of a Term paper/ Area-study and viva-voce examination.
The evaluation is done by direct grading system. In order to qualify for the diploma, a student is required to obtain a total of 40 credits (written examination and assignments: 30 credits, term paper/area-study: 5 credits, viva-voce: 5 credits).by
Course Structure
A. Preparatory Courses
- Basic Concepts in Mathematics, Statistics, Computers and Social Sciences
B. Main Courses
- Introduction to Population Studies
- Fertility and Nuptiality
- Mortality, Morbidity and Public Health
- Migration, Spatial Distribution and Urbanization
- Social Research Methodology
- Population Policy, Programme Management and Evaluation of Family Planning Programme
- Advanced Computer
- Population Projections and Evaluation & Adjustment of Data
- Population and Development
- Gender Issues & Reproductive Health
C. Term Paper/ Area Study
D. Viva-voce
For any further information please contact:
Dr. B. Paswan
Professor & In-charge
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 / 544
FAX.(91) 22 - 2556 3257
E-mail:- ems@iips.net
Website: http://www.iipsindia.org |
