# The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

> The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University is a state health-sciences university established under the 1987 Act and functioning since July 1988. Alongside its affiliating role, its own Department of Epidemiology at Guindy in Chennai conducts postgraduate study in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics and medical journalism.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1987
- Official website: https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 4

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC state-university register: Section 2(f) and 12B
- Verify: [UGC current state-university register, institution ID399](https://www.ugc.gov.in/universitydetails/Getuniversity_details?unitypeID=2)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [M.Sc. Epidemiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/tnmgrmu-m-sc-epidemiology) | M.Sc. Epidemiology | 2 years |  | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Biostatistics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/tnmgrmu-m-sc-biostatistics) | M.Sc. Statistics | 2 years |  | Fee plan on request |
| [M.Sc. Public Health](https://www.studentstraffic.com/tnmgrmu-m-sc-public-health) | MPH | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Journalism](https://www.studentstraffic.com/tnmgrmu-post-graduate-diploma-in-medical-journalism) | PG Diploma Journalism | 1 year |  | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Direct university-department postgraduate routes are identified separately from the affiliated-college catalogue.
- The current admission notice states precise prior-degree routes for each named programme.
- Health research, statistical analysis and health communication offer distinct academic study options.

## Things to consider

- The 2026–27 application deadlines have passed; future applicants need the next official notice.
- Current tuition and compulsory programme charges require a departmental quotation.
- These qualifications do not themselves authorise medical practice or specialist clinical registration.

## Best fit for

- Applicants meeting the precise qualifying-degree conditions for the selected award.
- Graduates seeking population-health research, statistical or health-communication study.
- Students who can attend the university’s required teaching, assessments and research activities in Chennai.

## Campus and city

The university’s own Guindy department brings together postgraduate study and health research. The Department of Epidemiology describes a first year of coursework and research training followed by thesis work for its Epidemiology MSc. Academic activity, departmental assessment and supervision depend on the exact degree. These university-taught routes are separate from programmes delivered by affiliated medical and allied-health colleges across Tamil Nadu.

The university is at 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai 600032. Applicants should use the Department of Epidemiology address and current university instructions for these courses. Chennai offers a large urban health and research environment, but admission does not establish a hospital appointment, clinical placement or access to every affiliated institution.

Public health and epidemiology study involves population-health questions and research methods; biostatistics focuses on the analysis of health data. The department describes dissertation work within its Epidemiology MSc. Medical journalism concerns the communication of health information. These academic awards do not independently confer a medical licence, specialist registration or guaranteed employment.


## Hostel, food and safety

Obtain current accommodation information directly from the university before arranging a move to Chennai. The university lists an auditorium and guest-house facility, but that listing does not establish a student hostel entitlement or an accommodation charge for these programmes. Confirm availability, eligibility, location and payment terms separately.

Ask the university about current food facilities near the teaching department and any arrangements linked to accommodation. Plan meals around the actual academic timetable and communicate dietary or accessibility requirements in advance. A tuition or application payment should not be assumed to include meals.

Use the university’s official website and departmental contacts to confirm admissions, teaching arrangements and payments. Keep copies of submitted applications and official receipts, verify the exact beneficiary before a transfer, and obtain local emergency and campus contact information before attending. Admission to a university programme does not imply access to clinical work beyond its stated academic scope.

The university provides a regional medical library, virtual-library links, examination services and departmental contacts. Application forms request qualification records and provide an eligibility-certificate route for candidates from other universities. Obtain the next cohort’s document checklist and confirm any equivalent or foreign qualification before payment.


## Frequently asked questions

### Are these courses taught directly by the university?

The current 2026–27 notice identifies the Department of Epidemiology of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University as conducting these four programmes. They are distinct from the extensive courses offered by the university’s affiliated colleges.

### Which MSc Public Health qualifications are accepted?

The current notice lists full-time recognised BSc routes in specified life-science, statistical and related subjects, named health and allied-health bachelor degrees, and BE Civil. The exact degree title matters; applicants should obtain a university assessment of equivalent qualifications.

### Can any science graduate apply for MSc Epidemiology?

The notice gives a specific list of medical, health and postgraduate qualifications. It includes MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc, MPT, MOT and MPharm, along with named MSc degrees. It does not list a generic BSc route.

### What does MSc Biostatistics require?

The qualifying degree must have Statistics as the main branch or as an ancillary or allied subject. The notice does not replace this degree-level condition with school-level Mathematics or Statistics.

### Who may apply for Medical Journalism?

The current notice accepts a recognised undergraduate degree obtained full-time in the 10+2+3–5-year pattern. It states no upper age limit, encourages Tamil journalists and allows service candidates. This is a journalism qualification, not a medical-practice licence.

### Is admission currently open?

The revised 2026–27 notice set 28 June 2026 for the diploma and 29 August 2026 for the MSc applications. Those dates have passed. Future applicants should wait for the next official departmental announcement and confirm available seats and selection arrangements.

### What is the programme fee?

A current isolated tuition tariff for these own-department routes is not established here. Request the full course-specific quotation, compulsory charges and refund terms from the department. The published ₹885 is an application or processing charge, not tuition.

### Which documents are required?

The current forms request a photograph, birth-date and community proof, and academic qualification details. The MSc form also asks for professional registration where applicable and eligibility/migration certificates for candidates from other universities. Follow the next cycle’s exact checklist.

### What language and timetable should I expect?

The currently linked 2019 MSc Public Health regulation specifies English instruction and examinations. Confirm current arrangements for the other named courses directly. The Medical Journalism predecessor regulation describes periodic contact classes; obtain the timetable for the current renamed award rather than assuming daily full-time classes.

### Can a foreign qualification be used?

The published routes list recognised prior qualifications but do not establish an unrestricted international admission route. Obtain a written university assessment of degree equivalence, eligibility documentation, applicant category, attendance requirements and charges before relying on an offer.


## Sources

- [Own university 2026–27 revised department admission notice](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EpidemiologyRevAdmissionNotification2026-27.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current MSc application and document requirements](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MSc-PublicHealthBiostatEpidemiology-Application-Form-2026-2027.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current Medical Journalism diploma application](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ApplicationformPostGraduateDipMedicalJournalism2026-27revised.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Own Department of Epidemiology academics](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/departments/epidemiology/academics/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC current state-university register ID399](https://www.ugc.gov.in/universitydetails/Getuniversity_details?unitypeID=2) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [University history and 1987 Act](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/the-university/about-the-university/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [MSc Public Health regulations, dated2019 and currently linked](https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msc-publichealth-regul-19122019.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)

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