Program Overview

Introduction to Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a prestigious institution offering a wide range of programs in the field of medicine.

Programs Offered

The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, super specialty, fellowship, and short-term courses in medicine, including:

• MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
• M.Sc (Reproductive Genetics)
• M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
• M.Sc. Reproductive and Developmental Biology
• MD - Doctor of Medicine
• MD-PhD; MS-PhD Program
• MS - Master of Surgery
• MSc Forensic Science
• MSc Clinical Embryology
• MSc Medical Courses
• MPhil Psychiatric Social Work
• CRTP Fellowship in Neuromodulation
• Fellowship in advanced obstetric ultrasound
• Fellowship in Diabetes
• Fellowship in Fetal Medicine
• Fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology
• Fellowship in Neonatology
• Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia
• Fellowship in Onco - Surgery
• Fellowship in Oncopathology
• Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia
• Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Fellowship in Urogynecology
• DM - Doctor of Medicine
• MCh - Master of Chirurgiae
• Observership in Surgical Oncology

MSc in Forensic Science

Overview

MSc Forensic Sciences is a postgraduate Forensic Science course that deals with the application of multiple scientific methods to solve legal issues. The duration of the course is two academic years, and the syllabus is divided into four semesters.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the course, students can get recruited by:

• Intelligence bureau
• Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• Forensic Science Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Private detective agencies
• Law firms
• Police department
• Quality control bureau
• Banks
• Universities
• Defense/ Army

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Last date to Apply: March 15, 2026
• Tentative Course Commencement Date: March 15, 2026

Duration

The duration of the MSc in Forensic Science course is 2 years.

Facilities

The institution provides various facilities, including:

• Laboratories: The Department of Neurology has EEG/ENMG Labs.
• Libraries: Libraries have excellent resources for reference and study.
• Hospitals: Teaching hospitals give students hands-on learning.

Admissions

The admission process for the programs offered by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, includes:

• Eligibility & Admission Process: General & Foreign / NRI
• Entrance Test
• Fees & Refunds
• Scholarships

Research

The institution emphasizes research and provides opportunities for:

• Undergraduate Research/SRF
• Postgraduate Research
• PhD Research
• Grants
• Patents/ Copyrights
• COVID-19 Related Research
• Specialized Research Projects

Academics

The institution offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, super specialty, fellowship, and short-term courses. The academics section provides information on:

• Under Graduate
• Post Graduate
• Post Masters
• Fellowship
• Super Specialty
• Short Term Courses