PGD IN RADIOTHERAPY TECHNOLOGY-Tata Memorial Hospital

TWO YEARS POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
IN RADIOTHERAPY TECHNOLOGY
(Recognized by Govt. of Maharashtra)

Two Years “Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology” recognized by Govt. of Maharashtra will be conducted at this Hospital commencing from 01.07.2008 Academic year 2008. This is a comprehensive course with full-time schedule of lectures, demonstrations, practical and clinical experience in the delivery of Radiation therapy. The course is designed to develop personnel to use modern Radiotherapy equipments like Cobalt Units, Linear Accelerators, Simulators, Brachytherapy systems and Mould-room facilities in cancer treatment.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA B.Sc. with 50% Marks aggregate (not less than
55% marks in Physics)

AGE LIMIT Between 18 and 25 years. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

DURATION 2 Years
NON - SPONSORED A stipend @ Rs.2000/-p.m. will be during the training. Candidates will be required to execute a Bond to serve the Tata Memorial Hospital for a period of 1 year on a remuneration @ Rs.4000/-p.m after successful completion of the training. Annual College tuition fee will be charged Rs.2000/- only.

SPONSORED National candidates sponsored from Cancer Centres / Hospitals for training will not be paid any stipend or will not need to honour a bond. A training fee of Rs.2000/- p.m. will be charged.

INTERNATIONAL All International candidates will be charged a training fee of Rs. 2500/- p.m. without bond.


The candidate has to pay examination fees to Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) every year, as applicable.

Selection will be based on the evaluation which comprises of performance in the interview and the marks obtained in qualifying examinations. Having mere basic qualifying marks will not fulfill the right for admission to this course.

Selected candidates from outside Mumbai may be provided with hostel accommodation, only if they are available during training period on payment as applicable. The same candidates will be allowed to avail cafeteria facility, the charges of which will be paid by the candidates as applicable. In addition, the candidates are required to keep Rs. 2000/- as diet deposit and Rs. 1000/- as library deposit, as per rules of the Centre.

Candidates who are found to consistently perform below established standards will be terminated from the Program after due process.

Eligible candidates may send their application in the proforma given below alongwith a recent passport size photograph affixed on right hand top corner with attested copies of educational qualifications, age and also, a non refundable Demand Draft of Rs. Rs.100/-(Rs.25/- for SC/ST candidates) in favour of “Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai” on or before 25.03.2008 to Office of the Dean, IV floor, Room No. 215, Service Block, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ernest Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012.

During the period of training, the Trainee shall not apply for any post or any other courses / P.G. studies / Scholarship or appear for any examination or interview outside.

Late & Incomplete application forms will be rejected.

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SIES PGDAIB admissions

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied and Industrial Biotechnology (PGDAIB)

This is an advanced course in biotechnology which offers industry-focused interdisciplinary training with hands-on training in molecular biology and microbiology, immunology, biochemistry etc. The course will equip students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to pharmaceutical, health-care, agro, food and other biotech related industries, corporate R & D and environmental sectors, research institutions and regulatory agencies.

Eligibility: Graduates in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine & other life sciences.

Duration: One Year

Curriculum Details
Semester I

Principles of Applied Biosciences
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Immunology and Gene Therapy
Industrial Bioprocesses
Laboratory Techniques in Biosciences – I

Inter Semester break
Visit to/ short-term training in some local industrial installations, research laboratories with follow-up reports, presentations and group discussions.

Semester-II

Bioinformatics and Drug Design
Tissue Culture and Applications
Clinical Research and Trials
Engineering Biotechnology
Laboratory Techniques in Biosciences – II

Summer Course (Electives; any two)
Applied Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Bio-pharmaceuticals
Bioprospecting

Alternatively a 6-8 week training at a reputed Research & Development / Industrial setup will be organized for the students by the institute.

Laboratory Techniques (I & II)
Microscopy
Protein and DNA analysis
Environmental monitoring and characterization
Enzyme kinetics
Immunotechniques
Hybridization techniques
Gene cloning
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Chromatography [HPLC, GC, TLC]
Tissue Culture
Good Laboratory Practices
Scientific Documentation.

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