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Medical
 Post Graduate Degree Programmes
Annamalai University
MHSc Master of Health Science Programmes
MHSc Preventive Cardiology   MHSc Wellness Fitness Science    MHSc Occupational Therapy                       MHSc Applied Nutrition    
MHSc
Applied Ergonomics     MHSc Medico-legal Practice       MHSc Reproductive and Sexual Medicine    MHSc Adolescent Health & Education 
MHSc Public Health                 MHSc Diabetology                   MBA    Master of Business Administration in Hospital Management
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UG and PG Programme

B. Sc. Yoga           B. Sc. Microbiology          B. Sc Medical Lab Technology   BSc Nursing
M.Sc. Yoga           M.Sc. Microbiology           M.Sc Medical Lab Technology
Periar University        Karnataka State open University
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Medical Education Programmes     Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
Annamalai University
01 P.G. Diploma in Tobacco Control                                      02 P.G. Diploma in Adolescent Health Care          
03 P.G. Diploma in Maternity and Neonatal Care                    04 P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Acupuncture)       
05 P.G. Diploma in Public Health                                            06 P.G. Diploma in Ultrasonography
07 P.G. Diploma in Medical Cosmetology                               08 P.G. Diploma in Family Medicine                    
09 P.G. Diploma in Diabetology                                              10 P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Law and Ethics)    
11 P.G. Diploma in Accident & Emergency Care                     12 P.G. Diploma in Echo- Cardiography                                     
13 P.G. Diploma in Preventive Cardiology                               14 P.G Diploma in Health Science (Wellness Health Science)  
15 P.G. Diploma in Occupational Therapy)                              16 P.G. Diploma in Applied Nutrition 
17 P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Applied Ergonomics)        18 P.G. Diploma in Medico-legal Practice 
19 P.G. Diploma in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine            20 P.G. Diploma in Adolescent Health & Education 
21 Diploma in Critical Care Nursing                                         22 Certificate Programme in E.C.G. Operations

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Medical Education Programmes and Paramedical Science Programmes
Diploma Programmes 
Annamalai University
1
Diploma inHospital Assistance              2 Diploma in Radiological Assistance    3 Diploma inCT Scan & MRI Techniques
4 Diploma in Ophthalmology Assistance   5 Diploma inPhysician Assistance         6  Diploma in Health Science in
7 Medical Laboratory Techniques            8 Operation Theatre Techniques

Diploma in Health Science in
1 Diabetes Patient Education            2 Critical Care Nursing
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Certificate in Radio Imaging Technology        Dip. in Hospital Management            Dip. in Medical Laboratory Technology
Dip .in Refraction Optometry Technology       Dip. in Ratio Imaging Technology     Dip. in Yoga
PG Dip.in Hospital Administration
Periar University   Alagappa University
 

 B.Nat. Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (Non Clinical)          
B. Sc. Yoga  
B. Sc. Microbiology  B. Sc Medical Lab Technology 
              M.Sc. Yoga   M.Sc. Microbiology   M.Sc Medical Lab Technology
                                           Periar University        Karnataka State open University

B.Nat. Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (Non Clinical)
Madras University
Eligibility :
First Year
Foundation Courses
1) Any one Hindi or Malayalam or Tamil or Telugu or Urdu or Kannada or French or Arabic or Sanskrit or Communicative English
2) English
Main Subjects
Paper - I : Principles of Yoga and Naturopathy
Paper - II :Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Paper - III :Methods of Yoga Practices
Paper - IV :Practicals (Asanas and Pranayama)
Allied Optional Subject - I Fitness and Wellness
Second Year
Foundation Courses
1) Any one Hindi or Malayalam or Tamil or Telugu or Urdu or Kannada or French or Arabic or Sanskrit or Communicative English
2) English
Core Course - Main Subjects
Paper -V :Principles of Yoga Theraphy
Paper -VI :Philosophy of Yoga Practice and Naturopathy
Paper - VII:Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practice
Paper - VIII :Practicals-Basic Kriyas and Meditation
Allied Optional Subject - II Application of Yoga and Naturopathy in Physical Education
Final Year
Paper -IX : Pathanjali Yoga Sutras
Paper -X : Yogic Diet
Paper -XI : Nature Cure
Paper -XII: Mental Health and Physical Health
Paper -XIII: Practicals-Advanced asanas, Pranayama,Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras and Meditations
Allied Optional Subject - III Application of Yoga and Naturopathy Practices in sports performance
Project on any one of the following areas :
Asanas; Pranayama; Kriyas; Bandhas; Mudras and Meditations

B. Sc. Yoga

Periar University
Eligibility:-
+ 2 Pass or its equivalent
First Year
1 Human Anatomy  2 Physiological Functions of Human Body
3 Social Outlook of Siddhars 4 Fundamentals of Yoga
5 Medicinal Values of Herbs 6 Practical – I Identification of Herbs
7 Ancillary Paper –I: Microbiology
Second Year
1 Siddar‟s Physiology 2 Preventive health measures of siddar‟s
3 Yoga in School Education  4 Nature Yogic Diet
5 Simple home remedies
6 Ancillary Paper – 2 : Bio Chemistry
7 Practical – II: Demonstration of Surya namaskaram and preparation of one Yogic diet.
Final Year
1 Tirumoolar tirumandiram and patanjali Yoga sutra 1
2 Stages of Yoga practices 1
3 Role of Yoga in health & diseases 1
4 Basic of “THOKKANAM” and varma (basics of oil massage techniques)
5 Practical – III : 1. Demonstration of Yogasana‟s 2. Simple massage techniques and varma points
6 Project : Model Yogic Lesson plan for teaching in schools
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B. Sc. Microbiology
Periar University
Eligibility:-  +2 Pass with Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry / Biology/ Biotechnology/Computer Science/ or its equivalent
Duration:- 3 Years
First Year - Foundation
1 Tamil-1 or Telugu – I or Kannada – I or Urdu – I or Hindi – I or Arabic – I or Malayalam – I or French –I or Sanskrit – I
2 English  3 Fundamentals of Microbiology
4 Allied Paper – Biochemistry 2
5 Practical – I (Major Practical – I)
6 Practical – I (Allied Practical – I)

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Second Year  - Foundation
1 Tamil – II or Telugu – II or Kannada –II or Urdu – II or Hindi – II or Arabic – II or Malayalam – II or French –II or Sanskrit – II
2 English - II 1
3 Microbial Genetics and Immunology
4 Allied Paper – Biostatistics and Computer in Biology
5 Practical – II (Major Practical)
6 Practical – II (Allied Practical)

Final Year

1 Medical Microbiology 1 2 Food and Industrial Microbiology
3 Soil and Environmental Microbiology
4 Microbial Biotechnology
5 Practical III (Major Practical)
6 Practical IV (Major Practical)

B. Sc
Medical Lab Technology (BSCMLT)
Karnataka State open University
Duration: Three years
Eligibility:-
10+2 in any stream or equivalent.
Lateral Entry Eligibility:-
10+2+DMLT, 10+3 Yrs Diploma in MLT/ Pharmacy from state Board of Technical Education or
equivalent

First Year
CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
BMLT-011 Biochemistry: Chemistry and Techniques of Biochemistry 4
BMLT-012 Microbiology: General Microbiology and Techniques 2
BMLT-013 Haematology: Introduction to Haematology and its routine tests 2
BMLT-014 Anatomy and Histotechnology: Different body systems of Human beings 4
BMLT-015 Introductory Biology 4
BMLT-016 Communication skills 2
BMLT-017 Practical 4
TOTAL CREDITS 22
Second Year
CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
BMLT-021 Biochemistry: Metabolism 4
BMLT-022 Microbiology: Detailed techniques of Clinical Microbiology 2
BMLT-023 Haematology: Haemostatis and Pathology 2
BMLT-024 Histopathology & Techniques 4
BMLT-025 Computer Application 4
BMLT-026 Practical 2
TOTAL CREDITS 18
Final Year
CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
BMLT-031 Biochemistry: Clinical Aspects 4
BMLT-032 Applied Microbiology 2
BMLT-033 Blood banking and special Hematological Tests 2
BMLT-034 Cytopathology 4
BMLT-035 Lab organization and ethics 4
BMLT-036 Practical 2
TOTAL CREDITS
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M.Sc. Microbiology
 
Periar University
 
Eligibility:-
B.Sc. Microbiology / Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Industrial Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology, Chemistry /MLT or it’s Equivalent
 Duration:- 2 Years
 
First Year
 1 General Microbiology
 2 Microbial Genetics and Imminology
 3 Applied Microbiology
 4 Biostatistics and Bioinstrumentation
 5 Main Practical- I
 Final Year
 1 Medical Microbiology
 2 Soil and Environmental Microbiology
 3 Biotechnology
 4 Main Practical-II
 5 Project Work
 
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M.Sc. Yoga
Periar University
Eligibility:- B.Sc. with relevant subject or its equivalent
Duration:- 2 Years

First Year
1 Scientific Basis of Siddha and Yoga
2 Siddhar Thathuvams (Siddha Physiology)
3 Fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga from Patanjali Yoga Sutra Concepts of Yoga Practices
4 Concepts of Yoga Practices
5 Traditional Methods of Social and Preventive Science
6 Practicals: I
Final Year
1 Medicinal herbs and their commercial values
2 Siddhar‟s Sara Payirchi (Control over Breathing)
3 Role of Yoga in health and diseases
4 Yogic concepts in Tirumandiram
5 Research Methodology in Siddha and yoga
6 Practical – II

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 M.Sc Medical Lab Technology
(MSCMLT)

 
Karnataka State open University
 
Duration: Two Years
 Eligibility:-
BScMLT/BScBT/BScCMB
/BScBI/B.Sc. (Biology)/ B.Sc.(Nursing) or equivalent

 Lateral Entry Eligibility:-
BScMLT/BScBT/
BScCMB/BScBI/B.Sc.(Biology)/B.Sc.(Nursing)
 or equivalent and PGDMLT orequivalent

 First Year
 CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
 MMLT-011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
 MMLT-012 Basics of Biochemistry and Instrumentation 2
 MMLT-013 Introductory Biology 2
 MMLT-014 General Microbiology 2
 MMLT-015 Basics of Haematology 2
 MMLT-016 Lab Management and Ethics 2
 MMLT-017 Communication Skills 4
 TOTAL CREDITS 18
 Final Year
 CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
 MMLT-021 Clinical Biochemistry 4
 MMLT-022 Clinical Haematology and Blood Banking 2
 MMLT-023 Diagnostic Microbiology 2
 MMLT-024 Immunology 2
 MMLT-025 Cytology and Histopathology 2
 MMLT-026 Research Methology 2
 MMLT-027 Project 4
 TOTAL CREDITS
 
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         MHSc Master of Health Science Programmes &
                    MBA
in Hospital Management 
                                                                
Annamalai University

Master of Health Science Programmes
Objectives: To impart training in the basic knowledge and skills to those with a degree in medicine allied medical science and arts and science, to enable them to function as leaders or coordinators of health establishments or programmes.
MHSc Master of Health Science in Preventive Cardiology
Annamalai University
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:-Degree in Modern Medicine (MBBS) with MCI registration.
Part I - First Year  
1 Basic Sciences & Epidemiology
2 Risk Factors & Intervention
Part II - Second Year  
1 Preventive Strategies
2 Recent Advances in Prevention
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Preventive Cardiology

Annamalai University
Eligibility: A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year
of MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and
can complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Preventive Strategies
2 Recent Advances in Prevention
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP)
:- Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Wellness Health Science
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine, Indigenous Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical/ Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Education,
Psychology, Sociology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Home Science.
  Part I - First Year  
1 Dimensions of Health and Disease
2 Wellness and Lifestyle
  Part II - Second Year  
1 Nutrition, Exercise and Relaxation
2 Maagement of Wellness Programmes
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce
Personal Contact programme:-Two spells of five days each in a year
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Wellness Health Science

Eligibility: : A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year of
MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can complete
the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Nutrition, Exercise and Relaxation
2 Management of Wellness Programmes
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
4 Personal Contact Programme (PCP):- Two spells of five days
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Occupational Physiotherapy
Annamalai University
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Occupational Physiotherapy.
  Part I - First Year  
1 Basic and Allied Sciences
2 Advanced Occupational Physiotherapy-I
  Part II - Second Year  
1 Advanced Occupational Physiotherapy-II
2 Optional Paper (can be selected from any of the following options)
1. O.T. in Orthopedic & Neurological Conditions
2. O.T. in Pediatric Conditions
3. O.T. in Industrial Health
   Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:-Two spells of five days each in a year
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Occupational Physiotherapy (code

Eligibility : A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year
of MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can
complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
Advanced Occupational Physiotherapy-II
Optional Paper (can be selected from any of the following options)
1.O.T. in Orthopedic & Neurological Conditions
2.O.T. in Pediatric Conditions
3.O.T. in Industrial Health
Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Applied Nutrition
Annamalai University
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine, Indigenous Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical / occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Education,
Psychology, Home Sceince, Physiology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Postgraduates in Biological and Allied Sciences.
Part I - First Year  
1Nutritional Needs Across Life-span
2 Nutritional Factors and Requirement
Part II - Second Year  
1 Nutritional Assessment & Management
2 Food Laws and Social Initiatives
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
4 Personal Contact programme:- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory  
Master of Health Science Programmes
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Applied Nutrition
 
Annamalai University
Eligibility : A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year
of MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can
complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Nutritional Assessment & Management
2 Food Laws and Social Initiatives
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Applied Ergonomics
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, physical/ Occupational Therapy, physical Education, Sports Sciences,
Education, Psychology, Sociology, Physiology, Management, Law, Engineering, Postgraduates in Physical Sciences.
Part I - First Year  
1 Applied Sciences
2 Work Environment
Part II - Second Year  
1 Application of Ergonomics Principles
2 Management and Research
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:-Two spells of five days each in a year
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Applied Ergonomics

Annamalai University 
Eligibility : A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year of
MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can complete
the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Application of Ergonomics Principles
2 Management and Research
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):- Two spells of five days each in a year
MHSc Master of Health Science in Medico-legal Practice
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine with MCI registration.
Part I - First Year  
1 Medical Law in Practice
2 Clinical Jurisprudence and Documentation
Part II - Second Year  
1 Ethics, Negligence and Autopsy
2 Emerging Medico Legal Issues
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
 Personal Contact programme:- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory  
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Medico-legal Practice

Annamalai University 
Eligibility: A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year of
MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can
complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Ethics, Negligence and Autopsy   2 Emerging Medico Legal Issues
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine (code: 758)
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine with MCI registration.
Part I - First Year  
1 Sexual & Psycho Sexual Problems and Management
2 Reproductive Problems, STD's, HIV-AIDS and Management
Part II - Second Year  
1 Socio-Cultural & Human Rights Aspects of Sexuality
2 Sexual Behaviour in Health & Disease
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Reproductive and Sexual

Annamalai University 
Eligibility: A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year
of MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can
complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Socio-Cultural & Human Rights Aspects of Sexuality
2 Sexual Behaviour in Health & Disease
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Adolescent Health & Education (code: 759)
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Degree in Modern Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, sports Sciences, home Science, Nutrition, Law, Science, Education,
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work.
Part I - First Year  
1 Health and Development  2 Adolescent Psychology
Part II - Second Year  
1 Education & Counselling 2 Social Initiatives & Law
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Adolescent Health & Education

Annamalai University 
Eligibility: A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year of
MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can
}complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Education & Counselling   2 Social Initiatives & Law
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Public Health
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : (1) Degree in Modern medicine, Dentistry, nursing, Veterinary Medicine (Topics deleted by the Board of Studies –
Civil, public Health or Environmental Engineering).
(2) Masters degree in Medical Entomology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition, Sociology, Social Work, Management.
Part I - First Year  
1 History of Medicine, Concept of Health / Disease, Behavioural Sciences & Nutrition
2 Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Parasitology, and Entomology
  Part II - Second Year  
1 Ecology, Environment Health, Demography, Health Information & Biostatistics
2 Principles, Methods and Applications of Epidemiology
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact programme:-Two spells of five days each in a year
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Public Health

Annamalai University 
Eligibility: A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second
year of MHSC of the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme
and can complete the degree in a year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Ecology, Environment Health, Demography, Health Information & Biostatistics
2 Principles, Methods and Applications of Epidemiology
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days
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MHSc Master of Health Science in Diabetology (code:
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : M.B.B.S. with permanent registration with the MCI.
Part I - First Year   
1 Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment Principles
2 Diabetes in Pregnancy, Surgery, Acute & Chronic Complications
Part II - Second Year  
1 Immunopathogenesis and Systemic Complications of Diabetes
2 Diabetes in special situation and Recent Advances
3 Practical / Project Work / Assignment / Viva-Voce.
Personal Contact programme:-(1) I yr 5 spells of 2 days – 80% attendance compulsory  (2)II yr 14 days in 7 spells- 80% attendance
compulsory
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Lateral Entry Degree Programmes
MHSc Master of Health Science in Diabetology
(code:
Annamalai University 
Eligibility : A candidate who has successfully completed the I year PG Diploma in a subject can opt for admission to the second year of MHSC of
 the corresponding subject. He/she will then be admitted to the second year of the corresponding MHSc programme and can complete the degree in a
year. This facility is permitted only for five years after completing the PG Diploma.
Part II - Second Year
1 Immunopathogenesis and Systemic Complications of Diabetes
2 Diabetes in special situation and Recent Advances
3 Practical / Project Work / Assignment / Viva-Voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-14 days in 7 spells each 2 days – 80% attendance compulsory
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Master of Business Administration
M.B.A. in Hospital Management
Annamalai University 
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: : Any recognised Degree.
Part I - First Year  
1 Health Communication  2 Introduction to Health
3 Resource Management (Materials) 4 Resource Management (Human)
Part II - Second Year  
1 Law & Hospitals 2 Marketing
3 Quality Assurance. 4 Information Management
5 Practical / Project Work /Log Book / Viva-voce
Personal Contact programme:-Two spells of five days each in a year

                  Medical Education Programmes
       
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

01 P.G. Diploma in Tobacco Control                           02 P.G. Diploma in Adolescent Health Care  03 P.G. Dip in Maternity and Neonatal Care
04 P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Acupuncture)  05 P.G. Diploma in Public Health                      06 P.G. Diploma in Ultrasonography
07 P.G. Diploma in Medical Cosmetology                  08 P.G. Diploma in Family Medicine                 09 P.G. Diploma in Diabetology
10 P.G. Dip in Health Sc(Medical Law and Ethics)   11 P.G. Dip in Accident & Emergency Care
12 P.G. Dip in  Echo- Cardiography                             13 P.G. Diploma in Preventive Cardiology       14 P.G Dip in Health Sc (Wellness Health Science)
15 P.G. Dip in Health Sc (Occupational Therapy)    16 P.G. Diploma in Applied Nutrition                17  P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Applied Ergonomics)
18 P.G. Diploma in Medico-legal Practice                 19 P.G. Dip in Reproductive & Sexual Medicine 
20 P.G. Dip in Adolescent Health & Education        21 Dip in Critical Care Nursing                          22 Certificate Programme in E.C.G. Operations

P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Tobacco Control)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: : Respective Degree in Modern Medicine/Medical and Paramedical Sciences / Nursing / Dentistry/ Pharmacy.
A Degree in Psychology /Sociology /Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Social Worker / Management / Law.
Any Professional Degree.
1 Health Consequences of Tobacco
2 Socio-cultural consequences of tobacco Use and tobacco control.
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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Diploma in Health Science (Adolescent Health Care)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year  
Eligibility: : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full
registration of the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Adolescent Growth & Growth Disorders Nutrition, Immunization Psychological Disorders Reproductive Health.
2 Family Life Education & Counseling, Medical Problems.
3 Project work/Log Book Workshops.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Maternity and Neonatel Care)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year  
Eligibility: : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of
the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Basics, Antenatel Care, Complications of Labour and Pregnancy, special Situations.
2 Post Partum Management, Operative delivery, Neonatel Care, Family Planning and community obsterics.
3 Clinicals-included internal assessment.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Acupuncture)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year  
Eligibility: : Medical and Dental Practitioners registered under the State Council concerned. Degree in BPT, BOT/Nursing.
Degree in siddha, Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani from recogonized or approved institution and the college is affiliated to the University.
1 Basic anatomy of the human body; Basic physiology of the human body; Basis of Infection, Immunity and aseptic precautions.
2 General aspects of acupuncture - historical survey, needles, points & their location, needling, needle sensation and problems encountered.
3 14 main channels, meridians, their course on the body and their connections, 8 extra channels; Theories governing acupuncture therapy;
Basis of prescription writing, 4 4 4 Treatment. Auriculotheraphy; Anaesthesia; Scientific research done on acupuncture.
5 Practical/Log Book.
 Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-5 days attendance compulsory out of 6 days
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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Public Health)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: : i) A pass in MBBS/BDS Paramedical Sciences/ Nursing.ii) A degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Applied Psychology/
Clinical Psychology or Social Work.iii) A degree in Management where Hospital Management or Health Systems Management is a subject.
1 Public Health, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology & Entomology
2 Epidemiology & Health Administration
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Cosmetology)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full
registration of the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Fundamentals of Cosmetology
2 Skin Diseases and Cosmetic Surgery
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
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P
.G. Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasonography)
 
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full
registration of the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Basic Principles/ Visceral Ultrasonography
2 Pelvic Ultrasonography
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
   .....................................................................     

P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Family Medicine)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration
of the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Medicine and Allied Subjects
2 Surgery and Allied Subjects
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
   .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Diabetology)
 
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: :A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration
of the concerned State Medical Council
1 Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, diagnosis & treatment principles
2 Diabetes in Pregnancy, surgery, acute & chronic complications
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory 
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Law and Ethics)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: Degree in Modern Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Social Work,
Management, Law. Postgraduate degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry.
1 Legal & Health Systems, Laws and Codes of Ethics
2 Ethics, Rights & Society
3 Project work and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days each in a year
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Accident and Emergency Care)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year 
Eligibility: : A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised as equivalent thereto, with full registration of
 the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Polytrauma, Shock and their Management
2 Medical, Surgical and Obstetric Emergencies
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva - Voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Echocardiography)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: :A pass in MBBS degree of Annamalai University or any other University recognised
 as equivalent thereto, with full registration
of the concerned State Medical Council.
1 Basic Principles/ Congenital Heart Diseases
2 Acquired Heart Diseases and Cardiomyopathies
3 Project work/Log Book and Viva
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of
 two days 80% attendance Compulsory
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Preventive Cardiology)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility:  MBBS Graduate.
1 Basic Sciences & Epidemiology
2 Risk Factors & Intervention
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two
days 80% attendance Compulsory
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Wellness Health Science)
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: Degree in modern medicine, Indigenous medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical / Occupational
Therapy, Physical Education,
Education, Sports Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Biological Sciences Biochemistry,
 home Science.
1 Dimensions of Health and Disease
2 Wellness and Lifestyle
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days each in a year
  .....................................................................     
 

P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
Annamalai University 
Eligibility: Graduates in Occupational Therapy.
 1 Basic and Allied Sciences
2 Advanced Occupational Therapy-I
3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days each in a year
  .....................................................................     
 

P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Applied Nutrition)
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility:Degree in Modern Medicine, Indigenous Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical / Occupational
 Therapy, Physical Education,
 Education, Psychology, Home Science, physiology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Graduates in Biological and
 Allied Sciences.
 1 Nutritional Needs Across Life-span
 2 Nutritional Factors and Requirement
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
  Personal Contact Programme (PCP)Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days
 80% attendance Compulsory
 
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Applied Ergonomics)
 
Annamalai University 
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility:Degree in Modern Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical / Occupational Therapy, Physical
 Education, Sports Sciences, Education,
 Psychology, Sociology, Physiology, Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences.
 1 Applied Sciences
 2 Work Environment
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
 Personal Contac Programme (PCP):-Two spells of five days each in a year
 
  .....................................................................     
 
P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medico-legal Practice)
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year 
 Eligibility: MBBS Degree.
 1 Medical Law in Practice
 2 Clinical Jurisprudence and Documentation
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-voce.
  Personal Contact Programme (PCP)Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days
  80% attendance Compulsory
 
  .....................................................................     
P.G. Diploma in Health Science
(Medical Transcription)
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: Any recognized Degree.
 1 Communication and Transcription Medicine
 2 Transcription Techniques and Behavioural Science
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-Voce.
 Personal Contact Programme (PCP):-
7 spells of 2 days in each in a year. 100%
Attendance for Theory and Practical Classes are compulsory.

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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Clinical Research)
 
Annamalai University
 
 Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: A recognised degree in Medicine, Dentistry, allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy or Biological Sciences.
 1 Principles of Clinical Research
 2 Practical Management of Clinical Research
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-Voce.
 7 spells of 2 days in each in a year
 Personal Contact Programme PCP):- 7 spells of 2 days in each in a year (100% attendance is compulsory)
 
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P.G. Diploma in Health Science (Medical Records Science)
 
Annamalai University
 
 Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: A recognized degree in Health Sciences, pharmacy, information Science, Computer Applications or Biological Sciences.
 1 Basic Science
 2 Medical Records Science
 3 Project Work / Assignment / Viva-Voce.
 Personal Contact Programme PCP):- 7 spells of 2 days in each in a year (80% attendance is compulsory)
 
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P.G. Diploma in
Yoga Therapy
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year 
 Eligibility: M.B.B.S. Indian System of Medicine (B.N.Y.S., B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S. & B.S.M.S.) / M.Sc. in Yoga (Annamalai
 University) on selection basis / B.D.S. / B.P.T. / B.Pharm. / B.Sc. (Nursing).
 1 Principles and Practice of Yoga
 2 Yoga Therapy
 3 Project Work / Log-Book / Viva-Voce.
 Personal Contact Programme PCP):- 6 spells in year each 2 days (minimum 5 spells attendance compulsory)
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-                                                                                                      Annamalai University 
                Medical Education Programmes and
                  Paramedical Science Programmes 

1
Diploma inHospital Assistance            2 Diploma inRadiological Assistance   3 Diploma inCT Scan & MRI Techniques
4 Diploma inphthalmology Assistance   5 Diploma inPhysician Assistance        6 Diploma in Health Science in
7 Medical Laboratory Techniques          8 Operation Theatre Techniques
Diploma in Health Science in
1 Diabetes Patient Education            2 Critical Care Nursing

Paramedical Science Programmes 
Objectives:
A modern hospital needs skilled professionals and support staff to enable best of services to be rendered. It then becomes
important that medical, nursing and auxiliary professionals are left to concentrate in areas of work where their skills are best suited.
Therefore Assistants in hospitals and support staff should also be trained in the functions, obligations and care rendered at hospitals.
This course is designed to prepare Hospital Assistants with basic knowledge and skill in patient care in order to provide basic bedsides
care and to assist registered nurses in delivery of nursing care in the hospital. This will improve the overall professional quality of any
healthcare system.

Diploma in Hospital Assistance
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: Pass in 10th Standard.
1 Basic Medical Sciences
2 Essentials of Patient Care Services
3 Practical
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Diploma in Radiological Assistance
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility:Any candidate who has passed 10 + 2 or an equivalent course with Physics and Biology as optionals.
1 Radiologic Physics, Anatomy and Physiology
2 Radiography, Positioning and Dark Room Techniques
3 Practical
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Diploma in CT Scan & MRI Techniques
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: Any candidate who has passed 10 + 2 or an equivalent course with Physics and Biology as optionals.
1 Radiologic Physics, Anatomy and Physiology
2 Basic Principles of CT-MRI Scanning and Trauma Care
3 Practical
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Diploma in Ophthalmology Assistance
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility:Any candidate who has passed 10 + 2 or an equivalent course with Science as optional.
1 Basic Sciences, Nursing and Management
2 Allied Sciences and Ophthalmology Practice
3 vPractical
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Diploma in Physician Assistance
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: Pass in Plus Two (10 + 2 pattern) or equivalent.
1 Health Care System, Secretarial Skills, Law and Insurance
2 Diseases of the Human Body, Emergency Medicine and Patient Managementl  
3 Practical
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques
Annamalai University
Duration: One Year
Eligibility: A Pass in +2 with Biology (or) + 2 vocational stream with Laboratory Technology.
1Pathology
2 Biochemistry and Microbiology
3 Project Work/Log Book and Viva-Voce
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Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: A Pass in +2  with Biology
 1 Basic Science Part – I
 2 Basic Science Part - II
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 Medical Education
Programmes

 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
 
Diploma in Health Science in
 1 Diabetes Patient Education
 2 Critical Care Nursing
Diploma in Diabetes Patient Education
 
Annamalai University 
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: :A pass in +2 examininations (Higher Secondary)
 1 Course - I
 2 Course - II
 3 Project work/Log Book and Viva-Voce
 Personal Contact  Programme PCP):-5 sessions of each 2 days (80% attendance Compulsory)
 
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Diploma in crictical Care Nursing
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: :Registered Nurses from recognised Board or University with registration from respective State Nursing Council.
 1 Basic Concepts in Critical Care
 2 General , Medical, Surgical Critical Care Nursing
 3 Coronary & Cardiothoracic Critical Care Nursing.
 4 Clinical Record, Viva - Voce.
 Personal Contact Programme PCP):- Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory

  
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 Medical Education Programmes
 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
 
Certificate Programme in ECG Operations
 
Annamalai University
 
Duration: One Year
 Eligibility: A Pass in +2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
 1 Basic Concepts and Recording Procedures
 2 Practical & Log Book
 Personal Contact Programme PCP):- Programme PCP)Twenty days for Two years - Five times in a year
 each of two days 80% attendance Compulsory

 

PG Diploma  Diploma and  Certificate Programmes 
Certificate in Radio Imaging Technology        Dip. in Hospital Management
           Dip. in Medical Laboratory Technology
Dip .in Refraction Optometry Technology       Dip. in Ratio Imaging Technology     Dip. in Yoga
PG Dip.in Hospital Administration
                                                         Periar University   Alagappa University

.Diploma in Hospital Management (One Year)
Periar University
Eligibility
HSC pass
Duration:-
One Year
1 Principles of Hospital Management 2 Hospital Office Management
3 Support Services Management       4 Marketing of Hospital Services
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Periar University
Eligibility HSC pass
Duration:-
Two Years
First Year
1 Basic Biochemistry & Physiology 2 Hematology and Clininc Pathology
3 Immunology & Serology  4 Practical – I
Final Year
1 Clinical Pharmachology
2 Instrumentation and Techniques
3 Laboratory Management and Ethics
4 Project
5 Diploma in Ratio Imaging Technology – I Year
6 Biomaterials
7 Biomedical Instrumentation – I
8 Practical – I
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Certificate in Radio Imaging Technology (One Year)
Periar University
Eligibility
Xth pass
Duration:-
One Year
1 Biomaterials  2 Biomedical instrumentation
3 Biomedical instrumentation – II  4 Practical –


Diploma in Refraction Optometry Technology
  2 years

Periar University
Eligibility
HSC pass
Duration:-
Two Years
First Year

1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2 Basic Pharmacology & Micro Biology & Clinic pathology
3 Priniciples of Refraction
4 Ophthalmic Instruments
Final Year
1 Clinical ophthamology       2 Practical Refraction
3 Community Ophtamology  4 Ophthalmic Nursing
Diploma in Ratio Imaging Technology
Periar University
Eligibility
HSC pass
Duration:-
Two Years
First Year

1 Biomedicals
2 Biomedical Instrumentation – I
3 Practical - I
Final Year
1 Biomedical Instrumentation – I
2 Radiation Physics
3 Practical - II
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Diploma in Yoga
Periar University
Eligibility
HSC pass
Duration:-
Two Years
First Year

1 Principles of Siddha System
2 Panchabootha, Tridosha, Arusuvai, Sapta Dhatus, Six Aadharams, Dasavayus etc.
3 Social outlook, rational thoughts and aim of Siddhars
4 Identification of 32 imporatant herbs
5 A Study of their medicinal values
6 Phytochemistry
7 Demonstarion of Yogic Practices
 Final Year
1 Principles of Yoga Ashtangayoga
2 Tirumular,patanjali Yoga sutras
3 Suryanamaskar, Pavanamukthasana
4 PRANAYAMA, Mudra, Bandha and Kriya
5 Therapeutic applications of Yoga
6 Study of Simple home remedies of medicinal
7 Sathva, rajo and Tamoguna diets
8 Identification of Medicinal

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PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA)
Alagappa University
Duration : One Year
Eligibility : Any Degree (10+2+3 system)
1 Principles of Hospital Management
2 Hospital Office Management
3 Health Policy and Health Care System
4 Hospital Support Services
5 Human Resource Management in Hospitals

 

-                                                       BSc Nursing IGNOU

BSc Nursing (Post Basic) (BScN(PB))
IGNOU

Minimum Duration: 3 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar
Eligibility:
10+2 with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of two years experience in the profession. . (For male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).
OR
10th class (Matriculation) or its equivalent with three years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of five years experience in the profession. (For male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM Programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery).
The Entrance TestMere allowing candidate to take entrance test would not amount to acceptance of their eligibility
for admission to the programme. The final admission shall be subject to their merit in the
entrance test and also production of proof of their eligibility alongwith original certificates and programme fee.
4. The selected candidates in the merit list will be sent an offer letter by the respective Regional
Centres for admission. The students are required to deposit their programme fees at the respective
regional centres before the due date.
The post basic B.Sc. Nursing is a three year degree programme for in-service nurses. The programme was launched in July 1994 and is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Programme comprises 108 credits (40 credits intheory and 68 credits in practical).
 
There are
Assignment for B.SC. Nursing 1st Year
Assignment for B.SC. Nursing 2nd Year
Assignment for B.SC. Nursing 3rd Year
First Year
CourseCode Course Name Credits
BNSL-101 Nursing Foundation -BNSL-101
BNSL-102 Applied Sciences -BNSL-102
BNS 101 Nursing Foundation
BNS 102 Applied Sciences
BNS 103 Maternal Health Nursing
BNS 104 Communicative English
BNS 105 Behavioural Sciences
BNSL 103 Maternal Health Nursing
BNSL 105 Behavioural Sciences -BNSL 105
Second Year
CourseCode Course Name Credits
BNS 106 Medical Surgical Nursing -BNS 106
BNS 107 Peadiatric Nursing -BNS 107
BNS 108 Mental Health Nursing -BNS 108
BNSL 106 Medical Surgical Nursing
BNSL 107 Peadiatric Nursing -BNSL 107
BNSL 108 Mental Health Nursing -BNSL 108
Third Year
CourseCode Course Name Credits
BNS 109 Community Health Nursing -BNS 109
BNS 110 Nursing Administration -BNS 110
BNS 111 Nursing Education and Research -BNS 111
BNSL 109 Community Health Nursing
BNSL 111 Nursing Education and Research
BNSL 112 Computer in Nursing
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