NIE Chennai Courses & Fees Structure 2026

Courses Name 

Fees 

Eligibility Criteria 

M.Sc Biostatistics 

Rs. 60.00 k 

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematics as the major subjects.

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Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics as the Ancillary/Allied Subject.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree with additional Diploma in Statistics/Health Science accepted by the syndicate of the Periyar University. 

MPH Epidemiology and Health Systems 

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Candidates must have an MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India and must be working in the Public Health, preferably regularised and permanent employees of the Central or State Government Department or Medical institutions; Private (Non Government) candidates worked/working in Public Health. Candidates must have a three years experience in Public Health related activities and must be below 45 years of age.

The Departmental candidates from the ICMR institutions will be granted age relaxation of 5 years. SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates will be eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Ph.D Epidemiology 

Rs. 1.55 lakhs 

Candidates must have a recognised qualifying Higher Speciality Degree, Post Graduate Degree/Diploma with at least 50% marks for the Medical Degree and 55% marks for the Non- Medical Degree or second class or equivalent in the qualifying PG Degree/ Diploma.   

Health Research Fundamentals 

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Candidates should have Undergraduate Degree in Medical/Dental or AYUSH students graduate in any other discipline.

Ethics Review of Health Research 

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The candidates who are the members of India's Institutional Ethics Committees and Institutional Review Boards (including Secretarial Staff) and Professionals engaged in Biomedical Research involving human participants.

NleCer 104 Introduction to Systematic Reviews for Dental Health Professionals 

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Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/ Dental or AYUSH students graduate in any other discipline. 

Basic Course in Biomedical Research 

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Candidates who are the Dental Postgraduates or the Teacher in the Dental College recognised by the Dental Council of India. 

Basic Course in Biomedical Research- Cycle 4 

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Candidates must be a Medical Postgraduate (MD, MS, MCH, DM) or must be a Teacher in the Medical Institution.