Masters in Population through Correspondence
Masters in Population through Correspondence
The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as a regional Institute for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. It was established in Mumbai in July 1956, till July 1970 it was known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) and till 1985 it was known as the International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS). The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities and was declared as a ‘Deemed University’ in August 19, 1985 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The recognition has facilitated the award of recognized degrees by the Institute itself and paved the way for further expansion of the Institute as an academic institution.
To get admission in this course you must have 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.
This course can be completed in a minimum period of two years, as well within a maximum period of four years.
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
You can get the application form from the official website easily.
Contact details:
For any further information please contact:
Dr. B.Paswan
Professor and Head
Department of Extra Mural Studies & Distance Education
International Institute for Population Sciences
Govandi Station Road, Deonar,
Mumbai – 400 088. India
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