Program Overview

Introduction to Manipal College of Health Professions

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training to its students, enabling them to become competent healthcare professionals.

Programs Offered

The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in allied health sciences, including:

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Cardiovascular Technology)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology)
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• BSc RTT (Radiotherapy Technology)
• Certificate Courses in Allied Health
• M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
• M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• MSc Audiology
• MSc CCIT (Cardiovascular Technology and Interventional Technology)
• MSc Clinical Psychology
• MSc Echocardiography
• MSc Exercise and Sports Science
• MSc Health Informatics
• MSc Health Information Management
• MSc Medical Imaging Technology
• MSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• MSc Medical Radiation Physics
• MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• MSc Perfusion Technology
• MSc Respiratory Therapy
• MSc RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• MSc SLP (Speech-Language Pathology)
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

M.Sc. Health Informatics (HealthCare IT Management)

The M.Sc. Health Informatics program is a two-year postgraduate course that aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and implement healthcare information systems. The program is offered jointly by Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) and Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS).

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to:

• Impart knowledge and practical skills to understand the various aspects of healthcare informatics
• Provide scientific education that complements the theoretical foundation
• Enhance specialized knowledge of health informatics
• Equip students with practical skills and analytical approaches to identify and deliver healthcare IT needs

Program Highlights

The program highlights include:

• A unique postgraduate program designed based on healthcare industry and IT industry requirements
• Specialization in Healthcare IT Management
• Intensive training and specialized curriculum
• Multi-task skills and multiple options to choose from potential employers

Broad Areas of Curriculum

The broad areas of curriculum include:

• Health Informatics
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Language
• Data Analytics
• Internet Engineering
• Health Economics
• Entrepreneurship and Project Planning
• IT for rural healthcare
• Net Technologies
• Software Engineering

Duration

The duration of the M.Sc. Health Informatics program is 2 years (4 semesters).

Facilities

The college provides various facilities, including:

• Healthcare facilities for hands-on training
• Innovative Center for multi-disciplinary research
• Laboratories for practical experience
• Sports and fitness facilities
• Libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
• Student housing facilities

Research

The college encourages research in various areas, including health informatics, healthcare management, and medical sciences. The research activities are designed to promote innovation and excellence in healthcare education and practice.