Integrated MD/MS - Ph.D. Program

The Integrated Ph.D. Program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is designed for medical graduates who aspire to build a career in research. The program combines structured coursework with doctoral research, providing you with a strong academic foundation before you begin your research, and is offered at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Mangalore. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, you will develop advanced research skills and contribute to innovative solutions across your chosen discipline.

Highlights

Seamlessly transition from advanced coursework to doctoral research.
Build a strong foundation in research methodology and your chosen discipline.
Learn under the guidance of experienced research supervisors.
Access advanced laboratories, central research facilities, and digital libraries.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Opportunities for research publications, innovation, patents, and technology transfer.
Benefit from national and international academic collaborations.
Pursue your doctoral studies at an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University.

Duration and Fees

Duration
Fee

Minimum Duration: 5 years

Maximum Duration: 7 years

Eligibility

MD / MS students admitted through PG NEET Counselling by DGHS / MCC and KEA, to any of the medical disciplines at

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore

Salary

After the completion of MD/MS course, PhD scholars will receive senior resident salary after the appointment for 2 years

Other

Support

As an Integrated Ph.D. scholar, you will benefit from:

Guidance from experienced research supervisors.
Access to advanced laboratories and central research facilities.
Central library and digital research resources.
Interdisciplinary research opportunities.
National and international academic collaborations.
Financial assistance for presenting research papers at conferences
Financial support for PhD research
Opportunities for research publications, patents, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Leave

As you will to be employed as senior resident, your leaves after the completion of MD/MS will be governed by your employer's policies.

Highlights

Seamlessly transition from advanced coursework to doctoral research.
Build a strong foundation in research methodology and your chosen discipline.
Learn under the guidance of experienced research supervisors.
Access advanced laboratories, central research facilities, and digital libraries.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Opportunities for research publications, innovation, patents, and technology transfer.
Benefit from national and international academic collaborations.
Pursue your doctoral studies at an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University.

Eligibility

MD / MS students admitted through PG NEET Counselling by DGHS / MCC and KEA, to any of the medical disciplines at

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore

Admission Information

Application

Annexures for MAHE Institutions and Departments

MAHE Recognized Research Centers Only

Salary

After the completion of MD/MS course, PhD scholars will receive senior resident salary after the appointment for 2 years

Other

Support

As an Integrated Ph.D. scholar, you will benefit from:

Guidance from experienced research supervisors.
Access to advanced laboratories and central research facilities.
Central library and digital research resources.
Interdisciplinary research opportunities.
National and international academic collaborations.
Financial assistance for presenting research papers at conferences
Financial support for PhD research
Opportunities for research publications, patents, innovation, and entrepreneurship.