Ph.D program

The Department of Physiology is recognized by the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai for conducting part-time and full-time research leading to the award of Ph.D degree in the field of basic medical sciences (Branch – Physiology).

Recognized Ph.D guides: Dr. Sathya Subramani MD, Ph.D and Dr. Elizabeth (Renu) Tharion MD, DO

MD (Physiology )
(Four candidates each year)

Admission is through an all India entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NEET-PG)

The Department conducts the physiology course annually for the following streams:

I. Undergraduate programs

1. M.B.B.S.
2. B.Sc. Nursing
3. B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
4. B.Sc. Physiotherapy
5. B.Sc Optometry
6. B.Sc Neuro-electrophysiology
7. B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
8. B.Sc Medical Records Sciences
9. B.Sc Cardio-pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology
10. B.Sc Cardiac technology
11. B.Sc Critical Care Technology
12. B.Sc Dialysis Technology
13. B.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology
14. B.Sc Prosthetics and Orthotics
15. B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology
16. B.Sc Radiotherapy Technology
17. B.Sc Medical Sociology
18. B.Sc Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology
19. B.Sc Accident and Emergency Care Technology
20. B.Sc Respiratory Therapy
21. Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology
22. Diploma in Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology

II. Post-graduate programs

1. M.S. Bioengineering (Joint program between CMC, Vellore and Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum
2. M.Tech Clinical Engineering (Joint program between CMC, Vellore, Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum and IIT Madras)
3. Ph.D in Bioengineering (Joint program between CMC, Vellore and Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum)
4. M.Sc Medical Physics
5. M.Sc Clinical Nutrition