Master of Science (M.Sc.) Program
in Clinical Research
(Specialisation in Clinical Trials)
Course provider
Clinical Development Services Agency,
Translational Health Science & Technology Institute
Supporting institutions
Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at University College
London, United Kingdom;
Christian Medical College, Vellore;
Center for Health Research and Development - Society for Applied
Studies, New Delhi;
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune;
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University, Mysuru
No. : THS/RN/28/2022 Dated: 27
th July 2022
A) Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is a part of the inter-disciplinary Biotech
Science Cluster at Faridabad in the National Capital Region. THSTI is a dynamic and interactive organization
with a mission to conduct innovative translational research across disciplines and professions to accelerate
the development of concepts into products to improve human health.
B) Applications are invited for admission to Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Clinical Research (Specialisation in
Clinical Trials) for the academic session 2022-2024.
C) Course details:
(i) This is a two-year, post‑graduate degree course coordinated by THSTI. The degree will be
awarded by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), recognized as an institution of National
Importance by the Parliament of India, established by the Department of Biotechnology,
Government of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programs of
UNESCO as a Category II Centre
(ii) The course curriculum is enclosed as Annexure-A
(iii) The course will commence on September 26, 2022
(iv) Tuition fee: INR 25,000 per semester (there will be four semesters) For OBC/EWS , the fees
will be Rs.18,750/- per semester and for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fees will be
Rs.12,500/- per semester.
D) Facilities:
i) Hostel accommodation with mess (payment, at actuals)
ii) State-of-the-art campus with many recreational facilities
iii) Visit to hospitals, industry, and clinical research/trials sites for hands on training.
iv) Internship with academic institution, industry, regulatory agency and research organization,
etc.
v) Engagement in actual ongoing clinical trials of the institution during dissertation period for
hands on training
vi) Support for placements
vii) Possibility of continuing with Ph.D. subject to fulfillment of the THSTI Ph.D. policy
E) Minimum eligibility criteria: Graduation from a recognised university with a minimum of 50%
marks in aggregate in any of the following:
i) Bachelor’s degree in Allopathic Medicine (MBBS)
ii) Bachelor’s degree in other fields of Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Veterinary Science (BHMS/
BAMS/ BDS/ BSc Nursing/ BVSc)
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Statistics/Public Health (B Pharm/BSc/ B Tech)
Note: Candidates awaiting their graduation results can also apply. They will be considered subject to
submission of their graduation result (mark list and at least the provisional degree certificate) on the day
of the interview.
F) Filling up of seats:
i) Number of seats: 15
ii) Reservations: 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) (non-creamy layer), 15% seats for
Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (SC) (ST), 10% seats for Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS), and 4% seats for the differently abled person (Person with Benchmark Disability,
PwBD) are reserved for candidates belonging to these categories. SC/ ST/ OBC /EWS candidates are
required to submit certificates in respect of their claims from authorized officers as notified by the
Government for the purpose from time to time. The differently abled, (with a minimum of 40%
disability) candidates are required to submit a certificate from authorized Medical Doctors/
Hospitals indicating the extent of physical disability.
G) Selection process :
i) Written test will be followed by an interview.
ii) Those candidates who score 60 percentile and above in the written test will only be called
for the interview subject to the same being more than or equal to 40% marks.
iii) The minimum qualifying marks to be scored in the interview will be 60% marks.
iv) Relaxation upto 5% for OBC and 10% for SC/ST will be given, if required.
v) Written test and interview will be held at THSTI, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
vi) All instructions pertaining to syllabus, date, time, venue, etc. will be sent separately before
the written test to the shortlisted candidates.
H) Application process: The eligible and interested candidates will apply online at the Institute’s
website https://thsti.in/application/jobs.php Applications through any other mode will not be
accepted.
i. Procedure for filling up online application:
Step 1 : Details of applicant
Step 2 : Uploading of documents
Step 3 : Payment of application fee
The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible.
Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt for future reference.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Details of fees to be paid are as shown below:
Note: SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of application fees
ii. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except
(a) should be in pdf format) :
(a) A soft copy of your recent passport size photo and signature (jpeg/jpg/png format)
(b) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
(c) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
(d) Graduation degree certificate and Mark sheet
(e) Caste / Disability certificate (if applicable) in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India
Note:
i) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print
button on the dashboard for future reference.
ii) Providing false/ incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential
General, OBC & EWS candidates Rs 590/- (Inclusive of 18% GST)
qualification detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of
the candidate.
iii) Incomplete applications will be rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be
entertained.
iv) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send an e-mail to
training.cdsa@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).
I)
Other conditions:
i) During the course, the student will not apply for any other course/post graduate program/
scholarship or appear for any examination or interview outside. If the student has applied for any
of the above before applying for this program, she/he must give proper information to this
institution.
ii) Candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the
advertisement. If it is found that he/she does not fulfill the stipulated criteria by misinterpretation
or any other reason during the selection process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled.
If the same is noticed after the admission, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
iii) All future communications will only be through email.
iv) All results/notifications will be published on our website and therefore the candidates are required
to visit THSTI website regularly till the completion of the admission process.
J) Important dates:
Last date of online application 17th August 2022
Date of declaration of shortlisted candidates 25th August 2022
Date of written test/Interview 14
th September 2022/15th September
2022
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