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Sri Ramachandra University – PGD in Translational Clinical Research

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Sri Ramachandra University (Chennai), Tamilnadu is offering an innovative PG Diploma course in Translational Clinical Research. The trend of studying diseases at a molecular or cellular level and later progressing towards clinical level is fast gaining popularity across the science research community. Regenerative medicine will help in creating living, functional tissues to repair organ function. But it is a long process that needs quality and dedicated research and application skills along with well trained professionals. The PG Diploma in Translational Clinical Research offered by Sri Ramachandra University is a much relevant course in this regard. Following are details of the programme:

Eligibility and Qualification: Candidates with a Bachelor in Medicine or a Bachelor in Dental Science are eligible for the course (MBBS or Bachelor s in Science). Duration of the programme is one year; Course fee is Rs 60,000 approximately. Those completed the course will get an approximate starting salary of Rs 15,000- 25,000 per month and depends on the company. For more details about admission into this programme, see www.sriramachandra.edu.in.

The PG Diploma course has been developed in partnership with the international pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Myers-Squibb. The programme will be offered as an interdisciplinary training based course with an internship program for the students at the reputed Biocon- Bristol-Myers-Squibb Research Centre located at Bangalore. This course is intended to train the candidates to become industry-ready manpower for joining hospitals, research centers and pharma industries that involves in the conduct of clinical trials and pre- clinical toxicology work for drug development.

Satyajit Ray Film Institute- Acting Course Admissions – January 2012 Session

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Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata has announced notification for admission into 6 months Acting Course to be commenced from January 2012. Name of the programme is ‘Acting for the screen’ and the duration is six months. The course is aimed at training actors towards understanding the film medium and its possibilities and motivating actors to actively participate in the making of a short film. Following are details of the programme, eligibility and application procedure:

Acting for the Screen: 12 seats. Reservations applicable as per the rules of Govt. of India. Eligibility: Candidates should have Graduation in Drama or Acting or Stagecraft from a reputed Institution. Candidates with Graduation and 5 years acting experience on stage or television are also eligible. Age should be below 35 years.

Selection of the candidates will be based on their acting skills to sent with a CD or DVD along with application forms. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an orientation course at SRFTI, Kolkata. 12 candidates will be selected based on their performance at the orientation course. Course fees is Rs. 40,000. More details can be obtained from http://www.srfti.gov.in/notice_acting.pdf . Address: Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, E.M. By-Pass Road, P.O.: Panchasayar, KolKata (India) – 700094. Phone: (033) 2432 -8355 / 8356 / 9300; Email: srfti@cal.vsnl.net.in .

Important Dates:

1) Training Session: 16th January – 15th July, 2012
2) Last date of the receipt of completed applications: 27th November, 2011.
3) Orientation Programme: 21st and 22nd December, 2011.
4) Commencement of course: 16th January, 2012.