Program Overview

Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST)

The Masters in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) program is offered by the School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. This 3-year postgraduate program is designed for MBBS graduates and aims to impart science and engineering skills to medical professionals, training them for state-of-the-art medical research in frontier areas.

Program Overview

The program focuses on interdisciplinary teaching and research in diverse areas of medical science and technology. The school's mission is to have doctors, scientists, and engineers working collectively to provide a platform for interdisciplinary teaching and research, leading to a better-integrated healthcare delivery system in India.

Research Areas

The MMST program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Medical Imaging
• Molecular Imaging and Image Analysis
• Biomaterials and Implants
• Biophysics
• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cells
• Medical Statistics
• Telemedicine
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Early Detection of Cancer
• Immuno-technology
• Clinical Biomarker(s) Discovery and Personalized Medicine
• Biosensors & point-of-care diagnostics
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Regenerative medicine
• Biomedical Simulation
• Wound research
• Preventive & Promotive Healthcare system

Program Objectives

The program aims to equip medical professionals with the necessary skills to fill the void that separates medical sciences from advanced technology. Upon completion of the course, medical professionals become well-equipped to work in various areas of medical science and technology.

Additional Programs

Apart from the MMST program, the school also offers:

• MS and PhD programs in Medical Science and Technology
• M.Tech program in Medical Imaging and Informatics (2 years, offered from 2007 to 2016)
• M.Tech program in Biomedical Engineering (introduced in 2017)