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)
• B.Sc. Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology
• B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• B.Sc. CVT (Cardiovascular Technology)
• B.Sc. Emergency Medicine Technology
• B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science
• B.Sc. Health Information Management
• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc. MIT (Medical Imaging Technology)
• B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• B.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• B.Sc. Psychology
• B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology
• B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
• B.Sc. RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• B.Sc. RTT (Radiotherapy Technology)

Postgraduate Programs

The college also offers postgraduate programs, including:

• M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
• M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• M.Sc. Audiology
• M.Sc. CCIT (Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• M.Sc. Echocardiography
• M.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science
• M.Sc. Health Informatics
• M.Sc. Health Information Management
• M.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
• M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
• M.Sc. Medical Radiation Physics
• M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology
• M.Sc. Perfusion Technology
• M.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
• M.Sc. RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• M.Sc. SLP (Speech-Language Pathology)
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Certificate Courses

The college offers certificate courses in various allied health sciences, including:

• Certificate Courses (Anaesthesia, Dialysis, ECG, ENT, Ophthalmology, Lab Technician)

Master of Physician Associate (M.PA) Program

The Master of Physician Associate (M.PA) program is a postgraduate clinical program designed to train competent Physician Associates who work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care.

Course Description

The program integrates strong foundations in biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, diagnostics, therapeutics, and professional practice with extensive supervised clinical training.

Focus

The program focuses on developing clinical competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management, building strong foundations in clinical medicine, pharmacology, and diagnostics, enhancing clinical reasoning, communication, and professionalism, training students in evidence-based practice and ethical healthcare delivery, and preparing graduates to function as skilled Physician Associates supporting physicians in hospitals and community healthcare settings.

Career Prospectus

Graduates of the M.PA program will be well-prepared for diverse clinical and healthcare roles, including Physician Associate in hospitals, medical colleges, and specialty clinics, employment in corporate hospitals, multispecialty centers, and academic medical institutions, opportunities in clinical research, healthcare administration, medical education support, and public health programs, and scope for further specialization, doctoral studies.

Admission Process

Eligibility: Candidates must complete a B.Sc. Physician Associate degree from any recognized university, as per MAHE norms. Application: Interested candidates must apply online through the official MAHE admissions portal. Selection: Admission will be based on academic merit, entrance examination (MET), and personal interview as prescribed by the university.

Duration

The program duration is 2 years.

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, including courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, and squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
• Libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
• Student housing facilities

Research

The college emphasizes research and provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects. The research areas include various aspects of allied health sciences, such as biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, diagnostics, therapeutics, and professional practice.