Department of Epidemiology
Constituent Department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
About Department of Epidemiology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Department of Epidemiology
Recognizing the increasing application of epidemiology and health management in health care delivery process, and its increasing relevance to the Brain – Mind – Behavior axis, the Department of Epidemiology was established at NIMHANS during 1987. The aim of the Department is to
develop scientific data in the area of various mental - neurological disorders and injuries,increase applications of epidemiology in health policy and planning,disseminate information to planners, professionals, administrators and society,promote interventions in a cost effective and sustainable manner based on scientific information.
To improve health of communities and to empower and build capacities of policy makers, programme managers, health care providers, media and civil society regarding the challenges of management of mental - neurological problems and injuries by developing an evidence basis for policies and programmes and to ascertain the effectiveness.
Contact Details
Department of Epidemiology
Centre for Public Health,
2nd floor, Dr. M.V. Govindswamy Centre,
National Institute of Mental Health &Neuro Sciences,
Bangalore - 560 029,
India
Contact No : 0091-080-26995245 / 44
Fax No : 0091-080-26562121 / 26564830
Email Address : [email protected], [email protected]
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Common queries about Department of Epidemiology
Where is the Department of Epidemiology located?
The Department of Epidemiology is an academic teaching department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Epidemiology are conducted as per National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Epidemiology ?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.