COURSE OVERVIEW
The Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics (PGDBS) is a one-year advanced program designed to equip students with expertise in Biostatistical methods, data management and statistical computing. The curriculum focuses on the application of statistical techniques in clinical trials, Epidemiological research and healthcare analytics, preparing students for careers in healthcare, academia and government sectors.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
- Provide students with a strong foundation in Biostatistical methods for data analysis and decision-making in Public Health.
- Develop skills in data management, statistical inference and Epidemiological research.
- Equip students with expertise in using statistical software like Jamovi, R and SPSS.
- Enhance students’ ability to design, analyze and interpret health studies.
- Foster ethical research practices in biostatistics, machine learning and health informatics.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Programme Curriculum
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Semester - I +
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First Semester Course Code Course Name Periods per week
Credits Hours per week L T P BST65 01 Fundamentals of Biostatistics 2 2 0 4 4 BST65 02 Statistical Inference 2 2 0 4 4 BST65 03 Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials 2 2 0 4 4 BST65 04 BST65 05
Elective –I (Students will choose one of these Course)
i. Data Management and Ethics in Biostatistics
Or
ii. Health Informatics and Data Science
1 2 0 3 3 Practical/Others BSL65 01 Survival Analysis 0 0 2 2 4 BSL65 02 Regression Analysis 0 0 2 2 4 — Seminar 0 0 0 0 6 — Library 0 0 0 0 1 — Extra-curricular activities 0 0 0 0 1 — Self-Learning/ Out Reach activities 0 0 0 0 5 TOTAL 7 8 4 19 36
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Semester - II +
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Second Semester Course Code
Course Name Periods per week
Credits Hours per week L T P BST65 06 Systematic Review 2 2 0 4 4 BST65 07 &
BST65 08
Elective –II (Students will choose one of these Course)
i. Epidemiology and Public Health
Or
ii. Health Economics and Outcomes Research
1 2 0 3 3 Practical/Others BSL65 03 Machine Learning for Biostatistics 0 0 2 2 4 BSI65 01 Dissertation 0 0 12 12 24 TOTAL 3 4 14 21 36 Grand Total Credits 10 12 18 40
PROGRAMME FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | ₹13,000 |
| Year I | Tuition Fee | ₹60,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹73,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Admissions are conducted in two modes:
- Convener Quota: As per the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities Act, through the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- University Quota: Based on the TAU entrance exam or recognized national-level exams.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
Graduates of the PGDBS program can pursue careers in:
- Healthcare & Clinical Research: Biostatisticians in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and Public Health organizations.
- Academia & Research: Research assistants, faculty members, or Ph.D. candidates.
- Government & Policy-Making: Analysts in health departments, WHO, CDC and ICMR.
- Data Analytics & Machine Learning: Roles in health informatics, AI-driven analytics and big data research.