National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) is a premier institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established on 2 July 1999 by merging the Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy (CJIL Field Unit), Avadi with the Institute for Research in Medical Statistics (IRMS), Chennai. NIE Chennai offers a variety of research activities, such as interventional studies, health systems research, evaluation of health schemes and disease control programs, statistical methodology, epidemiological investigations, and outbreak science.

NIE Chennai provides online courses and 3 regular courses, a Masters in Physical Health, Masters of Science in Biostatistics and a Doctorate degree in Epidemiology.

NIE Chennai offers admission to Doctorate and Post Graduation courses on the basis of the qualifying details, a written test followed by a personal Interview. Candidates can download the application form from the Institute’s official website.

Table of Contents

  1. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Highlights
  2. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Awards/Achievement
  3. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Courses and Fees
  4. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Facilities
  5. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai vs Indian Institute of Public Health Bhubaneswar
  6. National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai FAQs

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Highlights

Particulars Details
Name of the Institute National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Year of Establishment 1999
Affiliated to SCTIMST, University of Madras
Approved by Indian Council of Medical Research
Institute Type Autonomous
Courses Available Ph.D., M.Sc, M.PH
Basic Admission criteria Merit-based +written Test + Personal test
Application Mode Offline as well as offline
Facilities Library (physical and digital) Hostel facilities Laboratory Canteens Gyms facilities
Official Website www.nie.gov.in

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Awards/Achievement

Organization Awards / achievements
National AIDS Control Organization Technical Resource Group of Epidemiology of HIV
WHO WHO Collaborating Centre for Epidemiology of Leprosy

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Courses and Fees

NIE Chennai courses & fees is mentioned in the table below.

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
Master of Public Health (M.PH)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1 L (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India
 Merit based +written Test + Personal test
Master of Science
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 30,000 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: graduation in Biostatistics or allied courses
 Merit based +written Test + Personal test
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 6 years
  • Fees: INR 26,000 (1st year fees)
  • Eligibility: A recognised Higher Specialty Degree, Post graduate degree/ Diploma with a minimum of 50% in medical degree or 55% in non-medical degree.
 Merit based +written Test + Personal test
Online Certificate Course on Health Research Fundamentals
  • Duration: 20 hours in 8 weeks
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate Medical/ Dental/ AYUSH students, graduate in any other discipline
 -
Online Course on Basic Course in Biomedical Research
  • Eligibility: MD, MS, PG Diploma, MPH
 -

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai: Facilities

NIE Chennai provides a number of facilities for students. Some of them are mentioned below:

  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Auditoriums
  • Mini Auditorium
  • Conference Hall
  • Lecture Hall
  • Besides these, NIE Chennai also has a Data Centre, Canteen, Gym areas, ATM, and Bank facility as well.

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai vs Indian Institute of Public Health Bhubaneswar

Particulars National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai Indian Institute of Public Health Bhubaneswar
Approved by ICMR UGC
Ranking - -
Fees Comparison MPH: INR 1 L (1st year fees) MPH: INR 110,000 (1st year fees)
Top Courses Offered Ph.D., M.Sc, M.PH MPH, MHA & PGDPHM
Facilities
  • Library (physical and digital)
  • Hostel facilities
  • Laboratory
  • Canteen
  • Gym facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Medical facility
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Cafetaria
  • Auditorium
Scholarship Facilities -
  • P&G Health Scholarship:
  • Emmes Scholarship Fund
  • Dr. PG Tulpule Scholarship Fund
Highest CTC NA INR 12 LPA
Average CTC NA NA
Top Recruiters NA Apollo Foundation, HCL, Action Hunger, ISB, Columbia University, PSI, Care, AIMS, RGMVP, Antara Foundation

National Institute of Epidemiology Chennai FAQs

Ques: Where is the National Institute of Epidemiology headquarters?

Ans: The headquarters are located in Chennai, R-127, Second Main Road, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Ayapakkam, Chennai 600 077.

Ques: What is the MPH course in National Institute of Epidemiology?

Ans: Since July 2011, NIE has been conducting an MPH (Epidemiology and Health Systems) program designed by integration of MAE and MPH (HSDR), building on the strengths of the two programs. The programme uses the basic learning-by-doing model with a focus on applied epidemiology and health systems.

Ques: What is the full form of NIE?

Ans: NIE stands for ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE).

Ques: What is the task of National epidemiology Center?

Ans: The main task of National Epidemiology Centre is to Collect and maintain resource materials on epidemiology, surveillance, management, and monitoring and evaluation in public health

Ques. What is the minimum attendance required in the Master's Courses?

Ans: Yes, 75% attendance is essential for Master’s course.

Ques: What is the course fee for a Master of Science (Biostatistics)?

Ans: The total Course fee for MSc in Biostatistics is INR 60,00 for four semesters (non-refundable).

Ques. Is there an option for Accommodation at NIE Chennai?

Ans: Yes, there is a provision of On-campus, limited hostel Accommodation. Allotment of hostels will be based on a first come first served basis.

Ques. What is the address of NIE Chennai?

Ans. The full address of NIE Chennai is National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR), Second main road, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Ayapakkam Near Ambattur, Chennai 600 077.

Ques: What are the specializations offered in NIE Chennai?

Ans: NIE Chennai offers expertise in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, epidemiology of communicable diseases namely leprosy, tuberculosis, and other diseases, controlled clinical trials, maternal and child health, health surveys, data processing, etc.