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Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL)

Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) is a constituent of the prestigious Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU). SSODL offers online programmes ( UG & PG degree ) recognised by the UGC and AICTE. Programmes offered by SSODL are delivered in an online and digital mode imparting the same skills, knowledge and domain expertise of regular physical programmes offered under Symbiosis in terms of academic rigour, excellent faculty and a learner-centric outcome-based education, along with the flexibility of self-paced learning. Our Business, Technology, Humanities, and extremely well-received Health Care programmes, equip our students to become leaders with moral depth and intellectual rigour.

Chancellor's Message

Welcome Dear Students, to this experience called Symbiosis. Symbiosis is an institution synonymous with providing quality education and grooming top class professionals. As a premier educational institution, Symbiosis enjoys an international reputation and provides high standards of education from kindergarten to post graduation to 34,648 Indian and 1439 international students through 165 Programmes offered by its 55 institutes spread over 5 cities.
Symbiosis has established a good reputation in the faculties of Law, Management, and Computer Studies etc. Faculty of Health & Biological Sciences (FoHBS) is a recent addition to the Symbiosis family. It offers exciting & challenging opportunities. The need for qualified manpower in this fast expanding sector is acute & critical. I invite you to experience, explore, learn, work and get motivated to meet the challenges of this exciting sector and shape your career and future. Welcome to our family of Symbiosis.

Numbers themselves speak a lot about us

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UNIQUE PROGRAMMES OF HEALTHCARE

20

YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION

WHY SSODL?



Proven track record in pedagogy of distance education

24x7 Learning Management System

Contents developed by experts from academia and industry

E-Learning, e-study books, e-mentoring & faculty interaction (chats / emails)

Comprehensive & specialized programme curriculum covering latest advance & emerging trends

Learning through Virtual Classroom

Dynamic online evaluation system

Experiential learning by way of project work/case studies

Placement assistance

Maharashtra Medical Council accredited National Seminar provides an opportunity of interaction with subject experts and networking with stakeholders

Health Care Programmes

25% Concession in Fees for Dual Programme Registrations.

Single Programme Dual Programme
Registration Fees
(Non Refundable)
RS. 750/- RS. 1500/-

Fee Concession offered by Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning

*Concession on published rate of individual Programme (%)
Category Single Programme Dual Programme
Symbiosis International University Students/SCDL Students/Symbiosis Students 25 50
Symbiosis International University / Symbiosis Society Employees 25 50
Alumni of Symbiosis Centre of Health Care / Symbiosis International University/ SCDL Students/Symbiosis Students 10 25
FOGSI members 15 25
Members of professional organizations of doctors (any stream), lawyers, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dentists etc. 10 25
Defense Personnel 10 25
Group Registration (Atleast 5) 15 25
Dual Programme Admission Concession on Total Fees 0 25

Diploma in Hospital and HealthCare Management (DHHM)

About: Employment opportunities in healthcare and planning are growing faster than many other employment sectors. There is a great need today for competent managers to provide effective and efficient healthcare services, directed at improving patient outcomes and optimal use of resources.
DHHM programme focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills required for the management of multi-specialty hospitals, various healthcare organizations and programmes.
The aim of this course is to prepare graduates for consultancy and managerial positions in hospitals and other healthcare organizations by providing the vocabulary, knowledge and skills of modern management.

Opportunities: Hospital, Pharmaceuticals, IT, Insurance, Clinical research, Equipment manufacturing, Public healthcare establishment, Consultancies, NGOs.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 44,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 570

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Medico-Legal Systems (DMLS)

About: The healthcare industry is rapidly changing due to modernization and liberalization. With the increase in consumer awareness and consequent rise in medical litigations, there is a need for every professional in the Healthcare, IT, Pharma and Insurance sector to be alert and medico legally aware.
The aim of DMLS Programme is to enable doctors, lawyers, nurses and all other professionals involved in healthcare, to understand the prevalent concepts, with a view to prevent and manage medico legal problems.
This programme will not only educate healthcare professionals especially hospital staff and make them aware of legal aspects but also help them understand medico legal matters. Graduates having completed this program, have a good chance of getting jobs in hospital administration departments, grievance redressal cells, public relations departments of corporate hospitals, legal department of IT, Pharma and Insurance sector.

Opportunities: Medico Legal Consultant, Manager : Legal Matters, Head of Medical and Insurance Services, Medico-Legal Officer, Medical Record Summarizer, Hospital Administrator, Defender in Consumer Fora, Hospital Manager-Proceedings.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 35,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 460

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Health Insurance Management (DHIM)

About: Health Insurance in India has become one of the fastest growing segments of the Insurance sector. In India, the insurance industry is expected to reach US $ 280 billion by 2020 and its penetration rate is 3.42% which offers greater penetration potential when compared to global average of 6.2%.
This has fueled the need for professionally qualified individuals in health insurance companies, medical establishments including hospitals, insurance intermediaries, consultancies and third party administrators.
DHIM is designed for individuals aspiring for career opportunities in the health insurance sector as well as enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of those already working.

Opportunities: Authorization Executive, Claim Processor, Insurance Coordinator, Managerial post at TPA, Hospitals, Insurance sales agent, Insurance Adviser.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 40,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 520

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Clinical Research (DCR)

About: Clinical Research is the means of advancing knowledge about health, illness and healthcare. Without it, medical progress will come to a halt and current practices may eventually become harmful, wasteful or both. Therefore, Clinical Research is needed to advance our understanding and to make fair assessments of healthcare measures with respect to their benefits, risks, and costs.
DCR is aimed to develop professionals aspiring to work in this field by imparting quality training and knowledge on general research methodology and processes in various aspects of clinical research.

Opportunities: Medical/scientific writer, Marketing and communications professional, Clinical laboratory technologist or technician, Medical laboratory scientist, Clinical project manager, Clinical investigator or clinical researcher,Research Pharmacist, Clinical research data specialise, Clinical research associates, Clinical research coordinator.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate in Life Sciences or Medical Sciences or Statistics from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 44,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 570

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Quality Management of Hospital & Healthcare Organization (DQMHHO)

About: Coupled with growing awareness and demand from various stakeholders towards quality assurance, to meet the patient safety standards and better patient outcomes, quality in healthcare is becoming a mandate. Hence healthcare sector is becoming increasingly competitive. Healthcare and wellness institutions are rapidly opting for quality management and adopting relevant accreditation standards and thus gaining competitive advantage.
The programme aims to equip not only fresh graduates but mid-career healthcare professionals also in the area of quality management in various healthcare verticals.

Opportunities: Quality Managers, Quality Coordinators, Quality Assessors, Quality Heads in hospital/pathology labs or healthcare organizations.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 46,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 600

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics (DAND)

About: With changing life styles and food habits incidence of non-communicable diseases like Diabetes Mellitus, Heart disease, Cancer are growing in epidemic proportions. Therefore preventive and promotive measures are gaining increasing importance. Augmented interest in health and wellness has heightened the demand for trained nutrition professionals in hospitals, specialty clinics and wellness sector.
This Programmes is targeted for individuals seeking opportunities in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Opportunities:
1. Clinical Dietetics /Nutrition: Hospitals or Clinics (healthcare, clinical management, counselling, etc.)
2. Community Nutrition / Public Health / Community outreach
3.Nutrition & Diet Consultancy in Health Resorts, Fitness Centres (e.g. VLCC), Gymnasiums
4.Industry (e.g. corporate health and wellness)
5.Administrative Dietitian
6.Academia and research: Teaching Dietetics / Nutrition or Nutrition Research
7.Private Practice / Self Employed/Freelance Consultancy Services
8.Media (e.g. writing publications, television, marketing)
9.Medical Nutritional Companies (e.g. nutrition and dietetics advisor, nutritional representative)
10.Sports and Exercise Nutrition (e.g. elite and recreational sports teams, fitness industry).

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 46,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 600

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Medical Tourism (DMT)

About: Medical tourism is broadly termed as health and wellness tourism. Increasing global insurance coverage, robust pharmaceutical industry, affordable international travel, comparative low cost and quality healthcare are progressively making India a preferred medical tourism destination. This has collectively amplified the demand for qualified medical tourism professionals in various verticals of health and wellness sector.
This program aims to provide knowledge about the essentials of medical tourism, industry trends, immense opportunities and challenges surrounding health and wellness tourism to participants.

Opportunities: Hospitality and Hotel Industry, Health and allied services, Clinics & Health Spas, Ayurveda and Naturopathy Centers, Tourism and travel agencies, Aviation Industry, Insurance companies

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 42,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 550

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Data Management (DPVCDM)

About: Pharmaceutical industry valued at Rs. 900 billion is transforming and growing at a blistering annual pace at the rate of 12 – 14 percent in India. India is also coming up as a global outsourcing hub in the arena of drug development and research. In addition, India has started pharmacovigilance Programme since 2010.
Effective and efficient Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Data Management are critical for the successful outcomes in clinical research, drug marketing and a mandated regulatory requirement as well. All this has led to explosive demand for trained and skilled personnel in this field. This Programme aims to train professionals in pharmacovigilance and clinical data management by imparting knowledge and skillsets related to drug safety and total data quality in all phases of clinical trials including post- marketing surveillance.

Opportunities: Drug Safety Associate, Pharmacovigilance Officer/Scientist, Senior Drug Safety Officer, Vigilance Managers, Clinical Data Manager

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate in life sciences or medical sciences or statistics from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 46,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 600

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)

About: Healthcare sector is becoming more complex and capital driven due to rapid advances in medicine and technology. Coupled with demand for quality and superior patient outcomes, need for skilled and specialized professionals is increasing exponentially. Nursing personnel play a central and critical role in patient care and contribute significantly for the betterment of all patient related outcomes.
Ever increasing expectations of efficient and productive nursing services along with significant growth in number of hospital beds has amplified demand for well-trained nurse managers and administrators. This programme aims at preparing the nursing professionals for leadership roles through insights and requisite skillsets required for management & administration with reference to nursing domain.

Opportunities: In hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, public health offices, large clinics, Nurse administrators can be nurse managers, nursing supervisors, directors of nursing, vice presidents of nursing, and chief nursing officers.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 42,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 550

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Health Communication (DHC)

About: With the vast amount of information and available online resources, patients and their caregivers are able to educate themselves, search for diseases and their treatments or indulge in self-medication, etc. They tend to explore alternatives and learn what others are doing in a similar situation. Patients’ perception of the quality of the healthcare they receive are highly dependent on the quality of their interactions with healthcare professionals. Communication impacts all aspects of healthcare. Poor communication may contributes to medical errors, poor patient experiences, workforce injury and can damage the image and reputation of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Hence training in Health communication is of paramount importance for better patient outcomes as well as compliance.
To address this felt need, the programme is designed at providing comprehensive and advanced communication strategies and skills for efficient and effective delivery of healthcare, to all stakeholders.

Opportunities: biotechnology firms, social advocacy organizations, non-profits, hospitals and health departments, state and central health agencies, community health medical research facilities centers, pharmaceutical companies ,health and wellness-related businesses.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 35,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 460

Note: Partial payment option available.

Diploma in Hospital Planning and Design (DHPD)

About: In recent times, 'hospital design' contributes to create positive impact on patient’s and visitor's experience of hospital . Appealing aesthetics influences self-esteem and moral of the staff resulting in better productivity. To cope up with these transformations, healthcare professionals need to have multidisciplinary approach towards planning, design, construction and operations of hospitals.
This programme aims to offer relevant and recent knowledge and skill base for professionals to familiarize with hospital planning & design. Learners will be equipped with the appropriate competencies for developing a high quality infrastructure in pursuit of delivering modernized healthcare.

Opportunities: Healthcare Facilities Planner, Project Manager – Design, Consultant, Healthcare Design Leader Their safety and quality of care is the aim of all our Architects, Planners, Quality Consultants and Project Managers.

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 35,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 460

Note: Partial payment option available.

25% Concession in Fees for Dual Programme Registrations.

Single Programme Dual Programme
Registration Fees
(Non Refundable)
RS. 750/- RS. 1500/-

Fee Concession offered by Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning

*Concession on published rate of individual Programme (%)
Category Single Programme Dual Programme
Symbiosis International University Students/SCDL Students/Symbiosis Students 25 50
Symbiosis International University / Symbiosis Society Employees 25 50
Alumni of Symbiosis Centre of Health Care / Symbiosis International University/ SCDL Students/Symbiosis Students 10 25
FOGSI members 15 25
Members of professional organizations of doctors (any stream), lawyers, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dentists etc. 10 25
Defense Personnel 10 25
Group Registration (Atleast 5) 15 25
Dual Programme Admission Concession on Total Fees 0 25

Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW)

About: Requirement of well trained & qualified medical and scientific writers who can accurately script and interpret complex medical, research, and statistical data & tailor the information for regulators, policy makers, scientific community, investors as well as general public is growing exponentially.
Healthcare domains like pharma, medical-device companies, clinical research organizations, academic institutions, publishers offer alluring career path for aspiring academicians, post-doctoral students, scientist, and researchers. Proficiency in medical and scientific writing is now a prerequisite now for teaching career aspirants.
Catering to the paucity of credible learning options, this programme aims at providing comprehensive insights on medical, regulatory and scientific writing to those aspirants wishing to add a significant value to one’s career.

Opportunities: Medical Advisor, Medical Affairs Manager, Associate Manager, Manager/Medical Writer, Leader Medical Writing, Senior Medical Writer, Research Officer, Medical Content Writer

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate in life sciences or medical sciences from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 27,500

Fees (International Students)

USD 360

Note: Partial payment option available.

Certificate in Disaster Management for Hospital & Healthcare Organization (CDMHHO)

About: A disaster is a serious and sudden disruption of the functioning of a community or organization leading to widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and varying degree of impacts. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are critical to disaster response and relief. A safe and resilient hospital can ensure timely and effective healthcare response and safety of admitted patients and it’s personnel during such events.
Hence it is imperative that disaster preparedness plan be in place at healthcare organizations, also a mandated requirement for accreditation of hospitals. This programme aims to equip healthcare professionals working in hospital and healthcare organizations to plan and respond to disasters in terms of risk and hazard assessment, risk reduction, and preparedness and response management.

Opportunities: Hospital Administrator, Admin Coordinator, Executive Officer, Operations Manager, Hospital Manager

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Graduate from any recognized university/ institute

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 19,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 250

Note: Partial payment option available.

Certificate in Hospital Infection Control & Patient Safety (CHICPS)

About: Medical errors including hospital acquired infections are amongst the foremost causes of death or morbidity next to cardiac diseases & cancer resulting in functional disability, emotional suffering and economic burden among the hospitalized patients. Upsurge in awareness of patient rights & safety is increasingly leading to multitude of medico-legal litigations & demand for quality. Apart from mandated requirement for accreditation of hospitals, greater concern for healthcare professional safety & antibiotic resistance has created a huge need of competent workforce to administer & promote patient safety & infection control practices across all healthcare systems.
Keeping these issues on the forefront, this programme is designed to impart knowledge and skill base required to foster practices of patient safety and infection control in hospitals amongst wide ranging health professionals.

Opportunities: Medical Advisor, Medical Affairs Manager, Associate Manager, Manager/Medical Writer, Leader Medical Writing, Senior Medical Writer, Research Officer, Medical Content Writer

Programme Structure

Eligibility

Diploma or graduate in any discipline from any recognized university/ institute.

Fees (Indian Students)

INR. 23,000

Fees (International Students)

USD 300

Note: Partial payment option available.

Admission Process

Testimonials

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma
PGDQMHHO & CMW
Batch 2019-2020

Dr. Subhal Dixit
PGDHHM
Batch 2019-2020

Dr Madhura Phatak
PGDCR & PGDPVCDM
Batch 2020-2021

Dr Rachhanaa Pawaskar
PGDHHM & PGDQMHHO
Batch 2020-2021

Dr Rima Kusumgar
PGDHHM
Batch 2020-2021

Ms Anandita Kothurkar
PGDCR
Batch 2020-2021

Address

SYMBIOSIS SCHOOL FOR ONLINE AND DIGITAL LEARNING (SSODL)
4th floor, SUHRC Bldg, Hill Base Campus, SIU Knowledge Village,
At Post Lavale, Taluka - Mulshi, Dist- Pune 412115,
Maharashtra, India