Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Manipal, Karnataka
About College
Manipal, known as an international university town, started with Kasturba Medical College (KMC) in 1953. It was India's first self-financing private medical college, initially on a barren hillock, now transformed into a green, student-friendly environment with modern amenities. KMC Manipal is renowned for its top-notch medical education, consistently ranked among India's top ten medical colleges. It attracts students from over 30 countries annually, with degrees recognized globally.
KMC offers one of South Asia's best learning environments, supported by excellent infrastructure and faculty to nurture future medical professionals. Accredited by the National Medical Council of India, General Medical Council of Great Britain, Malaysian Medical Council, and Australian Medical Council, it has strong academic ties with prestigious national and international universities.
The institute celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2013-14, aiming to lead globally in human development, education, and healthcare. Its mission is to train competent, compassionate physicians through outstanding teaching, patient care, and medical research. The entire management, faculty, and staff, supported by superior infrastructure, are dedicated to achieving this vision.
Course Details
MBBS
M.Sc
M.Sc Reproductive Genetics
M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
M.Sc. Reproductive and Developmental Biology
Newly introduced, full-time, 2-year (4 semesters) postgraduate program that offers in-depth training in diverse areas of mammalian development such as reproductive physiology, embryogenesis, implantation, contraception, reproductive toxicology, and teratology. The course involves interactive lectures, group discussions, open electives, one-to-one training, exposure to cutting-edge techniques, journal discussions, and regular interactions with eminent scientists of international repute.
Duration : 2 years (4 semesters)
MSc Forensic Science
MSc Forensic Sciences or Master of Science in forensic sciences is a postgraduate Forensic Science course. Forensic Science deals with the application of multiple scientific methods to solve legal issues. This course would sensitize the students to modern DNA technologies, toxicological analytical methods and clinical forensics in addition to the various modern methods of detecting crime. The duration of the course is two academic years. The syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters and it is career orienting in nature.
Duration : 2 years
MSc Clinical Embryology
MAHE pioneered the MSc in Clinical Embryology in 2005, only the second program of its kind in Asia. Designed for life science graduates, it prepares students for careers in laboratory management within Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). The rigorous curriculum spans four semesters with theoretical, practical, and clinical training, covering both fundamental and advanced ART aspects. Students gain hands-on experience in male reproductive and IVF laboratories, patient counseling, and utilize state-of-the-art facilities. Internships at leading ART centers nationwide are facilitated through industry-academia partnerships, ensuring excellent placement opportunities through campus selections.
Duration : 2 years (4 semesters)
MSc Medical Courses
The MSc program is offered in the following streams:
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology.
Duration : 2 years
MD
MD - Doctor of Medicine
The MD degree at KMC Manipal is offered in the following streams:
Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Hospital Administration, Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Palliative Medicine
Duration : 3 years
MD-PhD
- To encourage physician scientists to take up a research career
- Channelizing existing clinical resources into meaningful research output
- This is a good opportunity for candidates with an interest in research, as several national schemes that promote physician training program are available
MS
MS - Master of Surgery
The MS degree at KMC Manipal is offered in the following streams:
General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Otorhinolaryngology.
Duration : 3 years
MS-PhD
- To encourage physician scientists to take up a research career
- Channelizing existing clinical resources into meaningful research output
- This is a good opportunity for candidates with an interest in research, as several national schemes that promote physician training program are available
Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
DM - Doctor of Medicine
Doctorate of Medicine is a super specialty course offered in the following streams:
Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Medical Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology
Duration : 3 years
M.Ch
MCh - Master of Chirurgiae
The Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) program is offered in the following streams:
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery
Duration : 3 years
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