MD Physiology at KMC

Mangalore

Build Academic and Research Excellence in Human Physiology

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Physiology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, is a three-year postgraduate program regulated by the National Medical Commission. You prepare for academic and research-oriented careers through structured training in human physiology and pathophysiology.

The program combines innovative teaching practices, laboratory-based learning, and active research engagement, helping you develop strong understanding of integrated organ system function, research methodology, and professional skills required for long-term roles in medical education and scientific research.

Program Highlights

Legacy of Academic Excellence: Training is delivered within a department with decades of experience in medical education and innovation.

Innovative Teaching Practices: The program exposes you to contemporary student learning and assessment methods in physiology education.

Advanced Research Facilities: You gain access to a dedicated neurophysiology laboratory and a diagnostic autonomic function laboratory developed in collaboration with industry.

Collaborative Research Environment: Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research within KMC and across MAHE departments.

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Research Projects

Receive structured training in research methodology, protocol design, data interpretation, and academic writing, culminating in dissertation work.

Teacher & Learning

Participate actively in undergraduate teaching, learning to explain integrated organ system function and pathophysiology with clinical relevance

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Teach integrated human physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate medical students.

Perform and interpret core physiological investigations and laboratory experiments.

Design innovative teaching and assessment methodologies in medical education.

Function effectively within multidisciplinary teaching and research teams.

Demonstrate professional growth in communication skills, ethics, and academic conduct.

Department of Physiology

Established in 1977 at the Centre for Basic Sciences, Bejai, KMC Mangalore's Department of Physiology houses well-equipped laboratories, a seminar room, and library, supporting postgraduate training and active research.

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Industry and Academia Connect

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Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 14,74,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 40,850

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
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
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.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Legacy of Academic Excellence: Training is delivered within a department with decades of experience in medical education and innovation.

Innovative Teaching Practices: The program exposes you to contemporary student learning and assessment methods in physiology education.

Advanced Research Facilities: You gain access to a dedicated neurophysiology laboratory and a diagnostic autonomic function laboratory developed in collaboration with industry.

Collaborative Research Environment: Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research within KMC and across MAHE departments.

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Research Projects

Receive structured training in research methodology, protocol design, data interpretation, and academic writing, culminating in dissertation work.

Teacher & Learning

Participate actively in undergraduate teaching, learning to explain integrated organ system function and pathophysiology with clinical relevance

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Clinical Training

Hands-on training includes performing and interpreting ECG, autonomic function tests (AFT), EEG, and related physiological experiments.

Department of Physiology

Know more

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Note

Online counseling & Seat allotment is by MCC / KEA / JCECEB

Additional Information

Reporting instructions will be uploaded on www.manipal.edu/neet

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from an institution or university recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).

You must also:

Complete your compulsory internship on or before the date specified by the NMC.
Hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for the MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council.

For candidates with foreign medical qualifications:

You must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where you obtained your medical degree.
You must obtain a temporary registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
If you are an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained your primary medical qualification outside India, you must qualify the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) (Screening Test) as per the Screening Test Regulations, 2002, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 14,74,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 40,850

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
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
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

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺