Radiological Physics and Advisory Division (RP&AD) of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is conducting the Diploma in Radiological Physics (DipRP) course since 1962. This is a post-M.Sc. programme and the duration is one year. Fifty-eight (58) courses have been conducted successfully (academic year 2019 – 2020).
Initially, the course was affiliated to University of Bombay/Mumbai and since 2007, this course is conducted under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (a deemed to be University), Mumbai. The 59th DipRP course is scheduled to commence from the first week of August 2021. Total allocated seats for admission to the course is 30 (25 non-sponsored candidates + 5 sponsored candidates from Government Institutions).
Course content
The course contains radiation physics, applied mathematics, principles of radiation detection and measurement, radiation dosimetry and standardization, radiation biology, applications of ionizing radiation and radioisotopes in medicine, industry, agriculture and research, physics of radiotherapy and medical imaging; transport of radioactive materials, radiation safety and regulatory aspects, radiation hazard evaluation and control; radiation emergencies and its management. The course also contains practical and field training relevant to the practice of medical physicists and radiological safety officers. The total duration of the field training is ten weeks [six weeks at BARC, two weeks each at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) and Radiation Medicine Centre (RMC), Mumbai]. The medium of instruction is English.Eligibility criteria
The eligibility for admission to the DipRP course is M.Sc. (Physics) with not less than 60% marks in aggregate through full time programme. In addition, the candidate should possess the B.Sc. (physics as a main subject) Degree with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. In case of grade system, grade to percentage of marks conversion scheme obtained from the University should be submitted along with the application failing which application will not be considered. The sponsored candidates should have at least one-year working experience in a Radiotherapy Department of Government Institution in India. The working experience will be counted from the date of enrolment in personal monitoring service.
Last date : 05 April 2021
A certificate/declaration in this matter should be furnished at the time of interview. The sponsored candidate should also submit a documentary evidence of availing personal monitoring service from BARC/accredited laboratories. Those who are awaiting final results / appearing for M.Sc. (Physics) Degree may also apply. However, such candidates should have scored marks not less than 60% aggregate until the previous year. If awaiting final results/ appearing candidates are selected for admission to DipRP course, they should submit their M.Sc. Degree and mark sheet by 30th October 2021 failing which their candidature will be terminated. In case the appearing candidates admitted to the course do not secure 60% marks in aggregate in the M.Sc. (Physics) examination, their candidature will be terminated. Please note :- In case M.Sc. candidates are awaiting final results/appearing, correct option of “Pursuing M.Sc.” should be selected from the ‘Name of Examination’ Drop-down box with duration mentioned as “1” year. Those who have completed M.Sc. may select “M.Sc.” from the ‘Name of Examination’ Drop-down box with duration mentioned as “2” years.
Age limit
The upper age limit as on 1st August 2021:
a) General Category - 26 years
b) OBC - 29 years
c) SC/ST - 31 years
d) Dependents of those who died in the riots of 1984 (Dep 1984) – 31 years
e) Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir State from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 (Dom Kashmir) – 31 years
f) Physically challenged candidates – Age relaxation by up to 10 years (The candidates with physical disabilities limited to the lower extremities, but permitting to stand, move and physically able to carry out the course work will only be considered)
g) For the sponsored candidates of all categories the upper age limit as on 1st August 2021 is 40 years.
Stipend
On admission to the course, each non-sponsored candidate is eligible to receive a stipend of 25,000/- (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) per month for a period of one year. The sponsored candidates are not eligible for the stipend.
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