National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai

Established in the year 1999, National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai is a premier Institution of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). National Institute of Epidemiology currently offers programmes at the postgraduate and Doctoral level along with various Online programmes. At the postgraduate level, NIE Chennai offers M. Sc and MPH programmes. National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai also offers the Ph.

D programme at the Doctoral level. Admission in the M. Sc and MPH programmes at National Institute of Epidemiology is made on the basis of performance of the candidates in the Written Test and Personal Interview conducted by the NIE and admission in the Ph. D programme at NIE Chennai is made on the basis of performance of the candidates in the Personal Discussion Round. To take admission in the Ph.

D programme at National Institute of Epidemiology, the candidates are required to submit their JRF Award Certificate (if applicable) and the Ph. D Research Proposal to the Academic Committee of ICMR- NIE. However, the Short Term Online Courses which are being offered by National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai are Self Paced and candidates can complete the Courses at any time.

The students at National Institute of Epidemiology can apply for Internship across various Technical Areas. NIE Chennai provides Hostel, Library, Laboratories, Sports and various other facilities to the students. National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai hosts the ICMR School of Public Health that conducts various academic programmes. National Institute of Epidemiology is recognised by Tamil Nadu Dr.

MGR Medical University for Ph. D in Epidemiology programme. NIE Chennai is recognised by the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum for the 2 year Field Epidemiology Training Programme leading to Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree. National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai is recognised by Periyar University for its 2 year M. Sc in Biostatistics programme.

National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai Location The college is located at R- 127, Second Main Road, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Ayapakkam, Chennai- 600077. The nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport which is 36 kms away from National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai. The nearest Railway Station is Ambattur Railway Station and it is 3 kms away from the college.