Job-oriented programmes from Periyar Maniammai varsity

Updated on: Monday, June 15, 2009

M.Sc programmes in Geo Physics, Clinical Research and Applied Mathematics, and M.A. in Classical Literature are among the job-oriented programmes that the Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam, Thanjavur, will offer from the current academic year.

These job-oriented courses are meant for those who aim high achievements in the current scenario of educational challenges and complexities, according to the vice-chancellor, N. Ramachandran.

The M.Sc Geo Physics programme of four semesters’ duration, he said, is a non-conventional programme, providing awareness of the laws and techniques of Physics in relation to earth’s dynamic processes and sub surface structures. The course helps one in understanding the nature of resources such as oil, gas, coal, silver and numerous mineral deposits, and identifying the formation locations. The training will be directed at making students understand all geophysical and related aspects for environmental and engineering investigations, and the methodology of exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbon and geothermal energy. This programme will enable candidates to find jobs with ONGC and other oil exploration companies. Those with B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology and Geography will be considered for this programme.

Similarly, the two-year M.Sc Clinical Research Programme equips the students to pursue careers in major laboratories. The students will be exposed to regulatory affairs and clinical data management in the clinical research industry in order to be in a position to monitor implementation of Good Clinical Practice as per the International Conference on Harmonisation standards.

Citing a recent McKinsey report on clinical trails in India, Dr. Ramachandran said that the industry potential will grow to $ one billion in the years to come. Candidates with this qualification can take up jobs as Clinical Research Associates (CRA), Medical Writers, Clinical Data Coordinators, Drug Development Associate, Business Development Managers, Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Research Managers, Regulatory Affairs Managers, and Biostatisticians in Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Pharmaceutical Companies, Government agencies or academia. The programme is for graduates with first class or equivalent in B.Sc. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Home Science, Zoology, Food and Nutrition, Nursing, Bioscience, and Physiology, B.Pharm, MBBS or BDS.

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics has been designed to develop flexibility and creativity of the candidates in applying mathematical ideas and techniques to unfamiliar problems arising in everyday life, and develop the ability to reflect critically on the methods they have chosen.

It enables the learners to become effective participants in problem-solving teams by developing the attributes of logical and systematic thinking and applying the same in mathematical and other contexts. It also helps the students to become confident and competent users of information technology in mathematical contexts.

The course will develop the skills and confidence of the students to use their own language, and the language of mathematics, to express mathematical ideas. These skills are of much value and in demand in educational institutions, Corporate and Government sectors. Eligibility criterion for this programme is B.Sc Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics.

As for M.A. in Classical Literature, it is meant to disseminate the dynamism of English and Tamil Literature.

Communication skills in both languages will be enhanced in the context of the job market through the programme that provides an impetus to understanding the basic knowledge of all classical languages, including Tamil, Greek, Latin and Sanskrit, Dr. Ramachandran said, adding that more details of these programmes could be obtained by calling 90039 76752.

Kalvimalar

Job-oriented programmes from Periyar Maniammai varsity

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