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 (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)
• 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 in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)

Overview

The Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) program was launched in 1992 and has since experienced progressive growth. The program is accredited by the Rehabilitative Council of India and graded as Excellent.

Program Highlights

• Students are motivated and trained to improvise their theoretical knowledge and integrate it into their clinical skills.
• Students are encouraged to participate in various research activities.
• Students are motivated to participate and present scientific research papers in national and international conferences.

Teaching Methodology

• Audio-visual method supplemented with PPT, videos, etc.
• Clinical demonstration, case-based learning, expert interactions.
• Peer-assisted teaching, role play, seminars, small group discussions, and teaching.

Assessment

• Semester-based scheme - two sessional exams.
• Clinical conference presentations and evaluation.
• Students are evaluated for their clinical practicum and clinical performance.

Career Opportunities

• Work as Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists in various hospital settings, super specialty clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
• Students also have opportunities to work as industrial audiologists, audiologists in hearing aid and cochlear implant industries, and opt for serving in private clinics.
• Students may also work at the level of faculty positions and research scholars in various institutions/universities.
• Students have good opportunities to pursue their higher education in international universities.

Course Duration

The course duration is three years of academic program plus ten months of internship.

Facilities

The college provides various facilities to its students, including:

• Healthcare: access to hospital facilities for hands-on training in procedures.
• Innovative Center: a state-of-the-art innovation center to facilitate multi-disciplinary research.
• Labs: laboratories for practical experience.
• Sports & Fitness: world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, and squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium.
• Libraries: libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare.
• Student Housing: student hostels that provide a home away from home.

Research

The college emphasizes research and provides opportunities for students to participate in various research activities. The research areas include:

• Medical Imaging Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Radiation Physics
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Perfusion Technology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech Language Pathology

Admissions

The college offers admissions to its programs based on eligibility criteria, which include academic qualifications, entrance exams, and other requirements. The admission process typically includes:

• Application submission
• Entrance exam
• Interview
• Selection and admission