Placement Statistics
The Epidemiology program at Indian Institute Of Public Health Gandhinagar has consistently achieved high placement rates, with over 90% of graduates securing jobs within six months of graduation. The average package offered ranges between INR 6-8 lakhs annually.
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Rate (%) | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,00,000 | 7,50,000 | 7,00,000 | 92 | 35 |
| 2023 | 17,00,000 | 7,20,000 | 6,80,000 | 91 | 32 |
| 2022 | 16,00,000 | 6,80,000 | 6,50,000 | 90 | 28 |
| 2021 | 15,00,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,20,000 | 89 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14,00,000 | 6,20,000 | 5,90,000 | 88 | 22 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts top-tier organizations across multiple sectors, including government agencies, international NGOs, consulting firms, and technology companies focused on health solutions.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): Offers research positions in disease surveillance and control programs.
- National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE): Provides opportunities for graduate-level research roles in public health epidemiology.
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Recruits graduates for policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation roles.
- World Health Organization (WHO): Offers global health positions including fieldwork and technical support roles.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Engages epidemiologists in disease outbreak response and prevention initiatives.
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Supports research and development of public health interventions in low-resource settings.
- Oxford University Department of Population Health: Offers internships and postgraduate opportunities for advanced training.
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Provides collaborative research opportunities and exchange programs.
- UNICEF: Recruits professionals to work on maternal and child health programs globally.
- Médecins Sans Frontières: Offers field positions in emergency response and humanitarian aid.
- WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia: Engages experts in regional health policy and program implementation.
- Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: Supports research and control programs in developing countries.
- PATH: Focuses on global health innovation and access to essential medicines.
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: Offers advanced training and research opportunities for graduates.
- National Center for Disease Control (NCDC): Provides roles in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health response.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The sector-wise breakdown of job placements highlights the diverse career paths available to epidemiology graduates:
- IT/Software: Graduates often find roles in health technology companies where they develop data analytics tools for public health surveillance and intervention.
- Core Engineering: Some students enter the engineering field, particularly in roles involving health device design or medical instrumentation.
- Finance: Opportunities exist in quantitative finance roles within healthcare investment firms or insurance companies focused on health risk assessment.
- Consulting: Consulting firms specializing in public health often recruit graduates for strategy development and project management.
- Analytics: Data analysts in public health agencies frequently hire epidemiology graduates due to their statistical and research background.
- PSUs: Government public sector undertakings (PSUs) like BHEL, NTPC, and ONGC offer roles in health-related departments and policy analysis units.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the third year of study, with students participating in structured programs lasting 4-6 months. Internships are arranged through partnerships with leading organizations and are designed to provide real-world experience in public health practice.
Historical stipend data for internships shows:
- Highest Stipend: INR 15,000/month
- Average Stipend: INR 8,000/month
- Internship Duration: 4-6 months
Students are encouraged to apply for internships early in the season to secure placements at preferred organizations. The placement office provides guidance on application processes and interview preparation.