The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University offers the Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health Journalism (PGDPHJ) for a duration of one year under the Department of Epidemiology.  

• The duration of the PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism at MGR University is one year. 
• Candidates with any undergraduate degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the course. 
• Service candidates are also eligible to apply for the diploma course. 
• The university offers 8 seats for admission to the PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism.
• The candidates are selected on the basis of an entrance exam and interview depending on the number of applications received. 

MGR University has proposed the diploma program in order to enable communicators as well as journalists with the training and knowledge necessary to cover public health and medical issues and expand their knowledge in health sciences and analysis of health-related data. 

MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Highlights

Here are some important highlights of the MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism: 

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MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Eligibility Criteria 2024

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism at MGR University is as follows: 

• The candidate must have a full-time undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
• Service candidates are also eligible to apply for the PG Diploma at the university. 
• There is no upper age limit to apply for the course. 
• Tamil Journalists are encouraged to apply for the course by the university.

MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Selection Criteria 2024

MGR University offers admission to the Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health Journalism on the basis of an entrance examination and interview conducted by the university itself. 

• The selection criteria for the course will be an Interview and Entrance Examination depending upon the number of applications received. 
• The candidates will be intimated about the entrance examination, interview, hall tickets, etc only through email. 
• The university is currently offering only 8 seats for admission to the course.

MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Application Process 2024

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University has released the application form for PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism on its official website. The candidates need to download the application form from the university website and send it to the university office with the necessary enclosures.

Here are the steps to apply for MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Admission 2024: 

• Visit the official website of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. (https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/) 
• Go to the ‘View in News & Events’ section. 
• Search for the notification link for PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism.
• Download the application from the link. 
• Fill in the application form with the necessary details. 
• Send in the application form with an application fee of INR 885 in the form of DD/Challan and other enclosures to the mentioned address. 

The candidates need to send the application form to the given address: 

The Registrar

The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Chennai 

MGR University PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism Course Structure

PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism is a one-year course offered by MGR University. Here is the course structure for PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism : 

The course assessment will take place in two ways: 

• Internal Assessment: Class Test 
• Theory Papers/Practicals: 3 Papers

The classes for PG Diploma in Public Health Journalism will be scheduled every fortnightly that would be covering the core syllabus.