Program Overview

Manipal College of Health Professions

The Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions.

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Mangalore)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Mangalore)
• BASLP
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Mangalore)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Mangalore)
• BSc MIT - B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy (Mangalore)
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Mangalore)
• BSc RRT & DT
• BSc RTT (Mangalore)

Certificate Courses

• Allied Health
  • Certificate Courses

PostMasters

• Allied Health
  • MPhil Clinical Psychology

Lateral Entry Admissions

• Allied Health
  • BSc MIT (Lateral)
  • BSc MLT (Lateral)
  • BSc Respiratory Therapy (Lateral)

Postgraduate Programs

• Allied Health
  • M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
  • M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
  • M.Sc. Clinical Psychology (at Mangalore)
  • Master of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Physiotherapy (Mangalore)
  • Master of Physiotherapy
  • MSc Audiology (Mangalore)
  • MSc Audiology
  • MSc CCIT
  • 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
  • MSc SLP (Mangalore)
  • MSc Speech Language Pathology
  • M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies (BPAS)

Overview

The Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies (BPAS) is a four-year full-time undergraduate program that trains students in a medical model to practice medicine as part of the healthcare team.

Focus of the Course

The PA program involves both didactic lectures and clinical education training, focusing on basic medical sciences and medical and surgical disciplines.

Career Prospects

• Physician Assistants in hospitals under multiple specialties
• Member of emergency care in ambulances and rescue squads
• In medical equipment and software establishments
• Diagnostic centers
• Educational services

Duration

3 years + 1 year Internship

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Last date to Apply: March 15, 2026
• Tentative Course Commencement Date: March 26, 2026

Program List

The Manipal College of Health Professions offers various programs, including:

• Bachelor of Physician Associate Studies (BPAS)
• Certificate Courses (Anaesthesia, Dialysis, ECG, ENT, Ophthalmology, Lab Technician)
• M.Sc. Audiology
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• B.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• BPT- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology (BMRIT)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
• B.Sc. Health Information Management
• Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT)
• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology (BRTT)
• M.Sc. Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Technology
• M.Sc. Echocardiography
• Master of Medical Laboratory Science
• M.Sc. Medical Radiation Physics
• Master of Dialysis Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Master in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• M.Sc. Exercise & Sports Science
• M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Respiratory Technology
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)
• M.Sc. Health Informatics (HealthCare IT Management)
• M.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Sciences
• Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT)
• B.Sc. MIT (Lateral) Medical Imaging Technology
• M.Sc. Speech Language Pathology
• B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Master of Science in Health Information Management (M.Sc. HIM)
• Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honors)
• B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (Hons)
• Bachelors of Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedic)
• B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy (Lateral)
• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology lateral
• Masters in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
• Masters of Advanced Care Paramedic
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Master of Radiation Therapy Technology
• M.Sc. (Medical Radiochemistry) with Integrated Ph.D.
• B.Sc. Neuroscience Technology
• B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (Lateral Entry)
• BSc Emergency Medical Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Bachelor of Optometry (Lateral Entry)
• BSc in Health Information Management (Lateral Entry)
• BSc. Perfusion Technology (Lateral Course)
• Master of Physician Associate (M.PA)

Facilities

• Healthcare: Access to hospital facilities for hands-on training
• Innovative Center: State-of-the-art Innovation Centre for multi-disciplinary research
• Labs: Laboratories for practical experience
• Sports & Fitness: World-class facilities with courts and a well-equipped gymnasium
• Libraries: Libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
• Student Housing: Student hostels for a comfortable stay