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Department of Physiology

KMC , Mangalore
Health Sciences

The Department of Physiology at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, was established in 1977 and has consistently set high standards for itself. Located on the spacious premises of the Centre for Basic Sciences at Bejai, the department occupies the first and second floors of the main building, housing all laboratories, staff rooms, a seminar room, and a departmental library. The department strives to teach and train postgraduate students for comprehensive understanding of physiology and applied disciplines with adequate knowledge of current developments in medical sciences. The department laboratories are well-equipped with latest instruments and support both the postgraduate curriculum and active research programs across multiple specializations.

Highlights

  • Established in 1977; one of the largest teaching and research departments at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Best-in-class infrastructure with spacious premises housing comprehensive laboratory facilities, staff rooms, seminar room, and departmental library.
  • Uses active learning and active student involvement methodologies in teaching and learning.
  • Excellent research output with numerous research papers presented and published by faculty and students.
  • Highly qualified teachers dedicated to motivating students in teaching, research, and extracurricular activities.
  • Core competencies spanning Human Physiology, Neuroscience Research, Cardiorespiratory Research, Free radical biology Research, and Stress Physiology.
  • Well-equipped research laboratory with all necessary research facilities supporting faculty, postgraduates, undergraduates, and research scholars.
  • Innovative teaching programs including vertical integration, horizontal integration, and self-directed learning.
  • Strong student-teacher relationships fostering comprehensive learning outcomes.