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The
National Institute of
Virology (NIV) is a premier virus research laboratory in
India
under aegis of Indian Council
of Medical Research (ICMR) having a primary mandate of studying viral
diseases in
India
as an integrated platform.
This includes hybrid interfacing of cutting edge research technology of
basic sciences and direct applications in areas of public health
importance in relation to viral diseases in the Indian context.
Research
at NIV has not only provided strategic information in various
interdisciplinary aspects of virology in critical areas like
diagnostics, vaccines but also led to the discovery of many novel
viruses like Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) virus, Chandipura virus.
NIV
is an extremely dynamic organization having a state-of-the art research
infrastructure including animal experimentation facilities, modern
molecular virology-immunology platforms, advanced electron microscopy
application-base, state-of-the art diagnostic facilities, vector biology
facilities (from field studies to molecular genetics), BSL-3 facility
and a dedicated interdisciplinary faculty of more than 40 scientists.
This provides a unique environment at NIV for both teaching and training
of virology at par with international standards. This provides a unique
environment at NIV for both teaching and training of virology at par
with international standards in
India
M.
Sc Virology is a focused, unique, need oriented and flexible
postgraduate course for cultivating and developing adequately trained
human resource in virology for academy, industry and health sectors.
Virology is an important interdisciplinary science integrating both
basic and applied aspects in the areas of infectious diseases and public
health. To develop the manpower capable of understanding and
implementing the theoretical and practical aspects of virology is a
policy of Indian Council of Medical Research. Government of
India
has also decided to increase
its investment in health sector. Internationally
India
is emerging leader as health
provider. Additional manpower is needed in this sector. National
Institute of Virology is an affiliated
Institute
of University
of Pune.
The
information included in this booklet is aimed at providing answers to
many of the questions that are likely to crop up in the minds of
prospective applicants about the Center and the program. Please do not
hesitate to contact us for additional information, if necessary.
BACK
GOAL
-
The
course is aimed at provide theoretical and practical training to
graduate level biology students (Medical Veterinarian and
non-medical) in the virology.
-
To
generate manpower through post graduate level teaching program on
novel approaches to tackle major communicable and emerging disease
problems at national and global level.
-
To
strengthen the partnership between basic researchers and
professional of academia, R&D companies and public health
laboratories necessary for R&D and control of communicable and
emerging viral infections.
BACK
OBJECTIVES
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To
provide an integrated and conceptual and unique training platform
for virology at a National level, at par with international
standards
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To
provide a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of and practical
training in animal virology including mechanisms of virus spread,
disease causation, diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of viral
infections of major significance to public health.
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Provide
state-of-art on hand training in interdisciplinary methods of virus
research to young scientists.
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To
introduce, update and strengthen basic concepts in scientific
disciplines (Immunology, biotechnology, vaccinology, biology of
infection and diagnostic virology) necessary to diagnose, monitor
and prevent communicable viral diseases of major public health
importance.
-
Form
a basis of cultivating HRD as a continuous process in
India
.
BACK
COURSE
OUTLINE
List
of courses for M. Sc. Virology offered at NIV
|
Serial
number
|
Course
number
|
Title
|
Credits
|
|
1st
year
|
2nd
year
|
|
1.
|
VR111(T)
|
Basic
Virology
|
1
|
|
2.
|
VR112(T)
|
Tissue
culture & Cell Biology
|
2
|
|
3.
|
VR113(T)
|
Basic
Immunology
|
2
|
|
4.
|
VR114(T)
|
Basic
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
|
2
|
|
5.
|
VR115(T)
|
Vector
Biology
|
1
|
|
6.
|
VR116(T)
|
Virological
Methods
|
2
|
|
7.
|
VR121(P)
|
Tissue
culture techniques
|
3
|
|
8.
|
VR122(P)
|
Propagation
of viruses
|
3
|
|
9.
|
VR124(P)
|
Statistical
Methods
|
1
|
|
10.
|
VR125(P)
|
Entomological
Methods
|
3
|
|
11.
|
VR126(P)
|
Analytical
Methods
|
2
|
|
12.
|
VR127(P)
|
Virus/antigen
Detection
|
3
|
|
13.
|
VR132(T)
|
Gene
regulation and recombinant DNA based technology
|
2
|
|
14.
|
VR136(T)
|
Virus
Replication
|
1
|
|
15.
|
VR137(T)
|
Antivirals
and Vaccines
|
2
|
|
16.
|
VR138(T)
|
Bioinformatics
|
1
|
|
17.
|
VR142(P)
|
Molecular
techniques
|
4
|
|
18.
|
VR143(P)
|
Immunological
techniques
|
3
|
|
19.
|
VR148(P)
|
Practical
Bioinformatics
|
1
|
|
20.
µ
|
VR151(T)
|
|
|
|
21.
|
VR152(T)
|
|
|
|
22.
|
VR153(T)
|
Exanthematous
Diseases of viral aetiology
|
1
|
|
23.
|
VR154(T)
|
Viral
Haemorrhagic Fevers
|
1
|
|
24.
|
VR155(T)
|
HIV/AIDS
(Conducted at NARI)
|
1
|
|
25.
|
VR156(T)
|
Viral
Diseases of Veterinary and Agricultural Importance
|
1
|
|
26.
|
VR157(T)
|
Viral
Encephalitis
|
2
|
|
27.
|
VR158(T)
|
Viral
Hepatitis
|
2
|
|
28.
|
VR161(P)
|
Enteric
Viruses
|
2
|
|
29.
|
VR162(P)
|
Viruses
Associated with Respiratory Diseases
|
2
|
|
30.
|
VR163(P)
|
Viruses
Associated with Exanthematous Diseases
|
1
|
|
31.
|
VR164(P)
|
Viruses
Associated with Hemorrhagic Fevers
|
2
|
|
32.
|
VR165(P)
|
Laboratory
of HIV and AIDS
|
2
|
|
33.
|
VR167(P)
|
Viruses
Associated with Encephalitis
|
2
|
|
34.
|
VR168(P)
|
Viruses
Associated with Hepatitis
|
3
|
|
35.
|
VR231(T)
|
Viral
Cell Interaction
|
1
|
|
36.
|
VR233(T)
|
Advance
Immunology
|
2
|
|
37.
|
VR234(T)
|
Applied
Epidemiology
|
1
|
|
38.
|
VR235(T)
|
Applied
Entomology
|
1
|
|
39.
|
VR244
(P)
|
Epidemiological
data management and analysis
|
1
|
|
40.
|
VR245(P)
|
Medical
Entomology
|
2
|
|
41.
|
VR246(P)
|
Biochemical/Biophysicial
methods
|
3
|
|
42.
|
VR247(P)
|
Serological
Methods
|
3
|
|
43.
|
VR311(T)
|
Special
topics (T)
|
1
|
|
44.
|
VR322
(T+P)
|
MSc
Dissertation¥
|
25
|
|
|
|
Subtotal
|
53
|
50
|
|
|
|
Total
credits
|
103
|
µ
Right aligned courses are offered during 2nd year of the
program
¥Internal
Assessment: 12 credits, from initiation to planning of the experiment
External
Assessment: Pre-seminar: 1 credit (Explaining the work done till
planning of experiment), Final defense 12 credits
SYLLABUS
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