MS by Research in Neuroscience at KMC

Manipal

Advance Research Excellence in Brain and Nervous System Science

The M.Sc. (By Research) in Neuroscience at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE is a two‑year postgraduate program spread across four semesters, designed to identify and train motivated graduates for research careers in neuroscience.

The program builds strong foundations in neuroscience during the initial semesters, followed by advanced coursework, practical exposure, and an extended, mentored research project. You work closely with internationally recognised faculty to develop research capability aligned with contemporary neuroscience challenges.

Program Highlights

ResearchFocused Structure: Two-year program with early coursework followed by extended, fulltime neuroscience research.

Strong Conceptual Foundation: Training in fundamental and advanced neuroscience concepts and technologies.

Expert Faculty Mentorship: Close guidance from internationally recognised faculty actively engaged in neuroscience research.

Translational Research Orientation: Focus on neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders of clinical and global relevance.

Doctoral & Research Readiness: Preparation for PhD programs and research careers in academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Lab Work

Gain hands on experience in neuroscience research laboratories, working with experimental techniques, data acquisition, and analytical tools relevant to brain and nervous system studies under faculty supervision.

Research Projects

Participate in faculty led‑ neuroscience research projects addressing neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, culminating in a sustained major research dissertation with opportunities for publications and conference presentations.

Internships

Undertake extended research internships through semester long project work embedded within active research groups, preparing for doctoral study and research focused professional roles in academia and industry.

Lab Work

Program Details

Outcomes:
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Apply foundational and advanced neuroscience knowledge to research problems

Conduct independent, ethically sound neuroscience research

Analyse and interpret experimental data with scientific rigour

Communicate research findings through publications and presentations

Transition confidently into doctoral programs or research-intensive careers

Industry and Academia Connect 

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways:

Admissions Path

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Submission of Eligibility Documents

Merit List (Qualifying Exam Marks)

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed Allied Health Sciences/ BAMS/ MBBS/ BHMS/ BPT/ B.Pharm/ B.Tech./B.E. in Biotechnology from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent in B.Sc. with at least one subject in Biological Sciences/ B.Sc. Nursing/ B.Sc.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,46,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 10,100

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Worth of Scholarships

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Program Highlights

ResearchFocused Structure: Two-year program with early coursework followed by extended, fulltime neuroscience research.

Strong Conceptual Foundation: Training in fundamental and advanced neuroscience concepts and technologies.

Expert Faculty Mentorship: Close guidance from internationally recognised faculty actively engaged in neuroscience research.

Translational Research Orientation: Focus on neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders of clinical and global relevance.

Doctoral & Research Readiness: Preparation for PhD programs and research careers in academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Lab Work

Research Projects

Internships

Lab Work

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

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