I am a doctor by profession, currently working in a hospital. I want to pursue a course, without leaving my job, in the area of Medical Ethics. Is there any programme that I can attend on a part-time basis and get to know the subject well? I do not mind a one- or two-year programme.
ALI ASGHAR
via email, Bangalore
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) ( >www.nls.ac.in ) conducts the one year Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics (PGDMLE) under the Distance Education Programmes (DEP) scheme. The DEP have been designed to empower the learners to expand and deepen their legal knowledge in a globalised world. The programmes do not have any age barrier. The PGDMLE offers courses such as Law and Health, an introduction to systems; Health Law and Ethics, constitutional and legal perspective; Medical professional, patient and the law; and Professional accountability and patient’s rights, besides a mandatory dissertation that has to be submitted prior to taking up the examination.
For details you should contact the Coordinator, Distance Education Department (DED), NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072. Ph: 23160532-35. Fax: 23160534. Email: ded@nls.ac.in
NLSIU offers the two-year Master of Business Laws (MBL) which is the flagship programme under the distance mode. PG Diploma in Human Rights Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Law, Child Rights Law, Consumer Law and Practice, and Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics are on offer.
The programmes have been well received by the learners and the industry too appreciates the inputs that have been provided over a period of time.
I have completed PUC second year with 63 per cent marks and I have been working as an assistant in a school. I am interested in pursuing the Bachelor course in Physical Education. Am I eligible? I have been an athlete all through my life.
ANTHONY RAJ
via email, Bangalore
The eligibility criteria varies for the Bachelor in Physical Education (BPd) (one-year) and Diploma in Physical Education (DPd) (two-years). For the BPd one should have completed graduation with a minimum of 40 per cent marks. Those who have completed Plus 2 (Pre-University) with 50 per cent marks are eligible for the DPd.
One of the oldest and better known institutions in Bangalore is the YMCA College for Physical Education (1958), which has created a niche for itself over a period of time. The YMCA (www.ymcablr.net) conducts the BPd and the DPd programmes, and the sessions commence in August/September of each year.
For more details, you should contact YMCA, Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore-560001. Ph: 22211848. Email: maleques2005@yahoo.co.in
I am in the second year of B.Sc CBZ. Can you provide details of the various courses that are available in the area of Forensics Business? I am keen to pursue the courses on completion of B.Sc.
SANTHOSH CHANDRASHEKAR
via email, Bangalore
Forensic Science (FORENSICS) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. It is always in relation to crime and civil action.
For better understanding, we need to know the various disciplines within Forensics:
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Economics
Forensic Engineering
Forensic Epistemology
Forensic Psychology (Forensic Psychiatry)
Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Biology
Forensic science is concerned with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime.
Any student or individual who has graduated in physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacy, dentistry or applied science can take the Forensic programme. Those with qualifications in the field can find employment with law enforcement agencies, police, and legal systems and in the investigative services of the government and also private agencies. You can even become a criminal lawyer.
The following are some of the courses that are available:
· Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology.
· PG Diploma in Forensic Science and Criminology
· Bachelor degree in Forensic Science and Criminology
: Master’s degree in Forensic Science and Criminology Research (Ph.D.).
The universities and institutes that offer courses in the field of Forensic Sciences are (the list is by no means exhaustive):
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Forensic Sciences Department, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, CBI, Block- IV, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. E-mail : dcfslcbi@ndf.vsnl.net.in
National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS), New Delhi.
National Law University, NH-65, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur-342304 (Rajasthan). E-mail : nlu-jod@raj.nic.in
Centre for Development of Advance Computing (C-DAC), Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 033
I am looking for the address of Ford Foundation to apply for scholarships. I am presently employed and would like to make an effort to pursue research.
MANISH KUMAR
via email, Bangalore
The Ford Foundation operates across the world through the headquarters located in New York and the 12 Regional Offices that are located across the globe.
For more information you should contact Mark Robinson, Ford Foundation (India) (www.fordfound.org), No. 55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110 003. Ph: 011-24619441. Email: ford-delhi@forfound.org
The Ford Foundation (www.fordfoundation.org) provides resources for individuals who are innovative and institutions around the world. The primary vision is to advance the welfare of humans. The main task has been to create political, economic and social systems that will promote peace, welfare measures for humanity, and environment sustainability.
The Foundation offers grants/loans that help in building knowledge and strengthen organisations, institutions and networks. Efforts have been made to solve complex and diverse issues that face the world through the Foundation.
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