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Master of Arts/Science in Population Studies
Academic Calendar Curricula Course Coordinators
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SEMESTER 1
| SEMESTER 1 | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSP-F1 | Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology * | NC |
| MSP-C1 | Basic Statistical Methods for Population Studies | 4 |
| MSP-C2 | Introduction to Demography and History of Population | 4 |
| MSP-C3 | Fertility and Nuptiality | 4 |
| MSP-C4 | Mortality, Morbidity and Public Health | 4 |
| MSP-E1.1 | Healthcare System and Policies | 3 |
| MSP-E1.2 | Bio statistics & Epidemiology | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 19 |
SEMESTER 2
| SEMESTER 2 | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSP-F2 | Economics and Geography * | NC |
| MSP-C5 | Evaluation, Adjustment of Demographic Data and Population Projection | 4 |
| MSP-C6 | Introduction to Demographic and Statistical Software | 4 |
| MSP-C7 | Migration and Urbanization | 4 |
| MSP-V1 | Viva-Voce-I | 2 |
| MSP-E2.1 | Historical Demography | 3 |
| MSP-E2.2 | Spatial Demography | 3 |
| MSP-E3.1 | Health Economics and Financing | 3 |
| MSP-E3.2 | Urbanization, Space and Planning | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 20 |
SEMESTER 3
| SEMESTER 3 | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSP-C8 | Gender and Reproductive Health | 4 |
| MSP-C9 | Population and Development | 4 |
| MSP-C10 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| MSP-E4.1 | Concepts and Measures of Global Health | 3 |
| MSP-E4.2 | Gender, Health and Development | 3 |
| MSP-E5.1 | Population Ageing and Health Transition | 3 |
| MSP-E5.2 | Population and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 18 |
SEMESTER 4
| SEMESTER 4 | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSP-C12 | Population Policies, Program Management and Evaluation of Health and Family Welfare Program | 4 |
| MSP-C13 | Advance Statistical Packages and Applications in Large-scale Data | 4 |
| MSP-D | Dissertation | 10$ |
| MSP-V2 | Viva-Voce-II | 2 |
| MSP-E6.1 | Operation Research in Reproductive Health | 3 |
| MSP-E6.2 | Monitoring and Evaluation in Population & Health | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 23 |
Core courses: 68%; Elective courses: 32%
Core papers cannot be changed. Elective paper can be changed if the student fails in an elective paper and submits his/her request for a change in writing. Evaluation procedure for dissertation (weights) – Guide: 0.25, Presentation & Defense: 0.25, Content: 0.50. The grade for ‘presentation & defense’ must be given independently by each member, and submitted to the controller of examinations independently. For content, the Director may appoint a three-member committee for each dissertation. The two members should independently evaluate the dissertation and independently submit the grades to the controller of examinations.
* Not counted for calculating the final grade F – Foundation course, C –Core course, E – Elective course, NC: Non Credited course; V-Viva voce, D–dissertation.
- Semester I: One elective may be opted; i.e. E1.1/E1.2
- Semester II: Two electives may be opted from each group, i.e. E2.1/E2.2 & E3.1/E3.2
- Semester III: Two electives may be opted from each group; i.e. E4.1/E4.2 & E5.1/E5.2
- Semester IV: One elective may be opted; i.e. E6.1/E6.2
Academic Calendar Curricula Course Coordinators
Academic Calendar Curricula Course Coordinators
Programmes - MA/MSc Programme- MA/MSc Intake
No. of Seats
55 Seats with Government of India Fellowship.
Duration
Two years (Full-Time)
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS will be considered as per the Government of India norms only.
