The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), under the aegis of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), offers part-time Ph.D. programs in public health and related disciplines. Below is a comprehensive guide to the part-time Ph.D. admission process, recommended books, answer keys, and cutoff details for IIPH.
Eligibility Criteria:
A Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, or other related fields.
Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree.
Relevant work experience in public health or related fields (preferred but not mandatory for all candidates).
Application Process:
Visit the official IIPH website or PHFI portal for the latest admission notification.
Fill out the online application form and upload required documents (academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, etc.).
Pay the application fee as specified.
Selection Process:
Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and research proposal.
Entrance test (if applicable) followed by an interview.
Final selection based on overall performance.
Important Documents:
Research proposal (clearly outlining the research problem, objectives, methodology, and significance).
Letters of recommendation.
Proof of work experience (if applicable).
Preparing for a Ph.D. in Public Health requires a strong foundation in research methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health concepts. Here are some recommended books:
Research Methodology:
Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit Kumar.
Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences by Bruce L. Berg.
Epidemiology:
Gordis Epidemiology by David D. Celentano and Moyses Szklo.
Epidemiology: Principles and Practical Guidelines by Jan Van den Broeck and Jonathan R. Brestoff.
Biostatistics:
Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences by Wayne W. Daniel.
Primer of Biostatistics by Stanton A. Glantz.
Public Health:
Public Health 101: Healthy People – Healthy Populations by Richard Riegelman.
Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health by Roger Detels et al.
Health Policy and Management:
Health Policy Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach by Curtis P. McLaughlin and Craig D. McLaughlin.
Essentials of Health Policy and Law by Joel B. Teitelbaum and Sara E. Wilensky.
The answer key for the entrance exam (if conducted) is usually released on the official IIPH or PHFI website after the exam.
Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their scores and assess their performance.
The cutoff for Ph.D. admissions at IIPH varies each year based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the entrance exam, and available seats.
Category-wise cutoffs (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are determined as per government norms and institute policies.
To check previous years' cutoffs:
Visit the official IIPH website or contact the admissions office.
Look for admission-related notifications or reports.
Research Proposal: Focus on crafting a well-structured and innovative research proposal that aligns with public health priorities.
Entrance Preparation: Revise core public health concepts, research methods, and biostatistics.
Interview Preparation: Be prepared to discuss your research interests, academic background, and career goals.