Anatomy is a dynamic science, which is fundamental to clinical practice. It is of paramount importance to have clear knowledge of the structure of the normal human body and the possible variations from the developmental point of view. At the undergraduate level, the department is occupied in teaching MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing students in addition to postgraduate students of pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects. The department has its own postgraduate (MSc) and PhD programmes. The department facilitates cadaveric dissection exercises for surgical skills development of various clinical procedures for departments like ENT, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, etc.

MSc MEDICAL ANATOMY

The MSc Programme in Anatomy involves a foundation course in the first year where the students will be familiarized with the human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. There are didactic lectures as well as regular practical and demonstration classes. The second year is devoted to medical anatomy theory and practicals. Apart from lecture classes, there are group discussions, seminars, journal clubs, etc. with an introduction to bio-statistics and research methodology. Most of the time is devoted to hands-on training in dissection, histology and other practical classes. The third year is used for dissertation work as well as for advanced theoretical and technical studies. The students are encouraged to take up a research project and take it to completion over a 3 year period.

Job opportunities: Qualified medical anatomists can take up teaching jobs in medical colleges.

Biochemistry is the language of life, the science concerned with the chemical constituents of living cells. Biochemistry encompasses the study of cell biology, molecular biology, and molecular genetics. The aim of biochemistry is to explain, in molecular terms, all the chemical processes of living cells. Biochemistry has become an essential subject in medical science for understanding the concept of mechanisms for the maintenance of normal health. The department conducts an MSc Medical Biochemistry course as well as PhD programmes. The faculty members are involved in many research projects funded by external agencies.

MSc MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

The tools for research in all branches of medical science are mainly biochemical in nature. The study of biochemistry is essential in understanding the basic functions of the body. This study will give information regarding the functioning of cells at the molecular level.

The first year is the foundation course, where the students are familiarized with the human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. There are didactic lectures, training in laboratory techniques, and demonstration classes. The second year is devoted to biochemistry theory and practicals. Apart from lecture classes, there are group discussions, seminars, journal clubs. etc., with an introduction to bio-statistics and research methodology. Most of the time is devoted to handson training in practical classes, starting with the basic biochemical techniques and ending in advanced techniques in molecular biology. The third year is used for dissertation work as well as for advanced theoretical and technical studies. The students are also exposed to our high tech biochemistry diagnostic laboratories.

Job opportunities: Qualified medical biochemists can go on to teaching jobs in medical colleges as well as other science colleges. The clinical laboratories are always looking for medical biochemists. There are ample opportunities to take a career in the direction of research in basic sciences or in pharmaceutical industries.

Physiology is a basic medical science which deals with functions of the human body. The Department of Physiology includes four well-equipped laboratories for undergraduate teaching and for PG students. The haematology laboratory consists of modern binocular and monocular compound microscopes. The large extension Kymograph and its accessories are a special feature of the mammalian lab. It also has a Dales Bath for recording intestinal movements. The clinical laboratory possesses a number of excellent static and working models of human systems including a unique seven feet tall wooden model of the human nervous system. The research laboratory is also provided with four single channel physiographs and two multi-channel polygraphs to record biological activities. Moreover, the departmental library has an excellent collection of the latest textbooks in physiology and allied subjects. The regular journal club and review article presentations for faculty help to update recent advances on the subject.

MSc MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

The first year is the foundation course (human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry). At the end of first year there will be a university examination. The students who have satisfactorily completed the foundation course will undergo a further course of four semesters in physiology. During this period, there is intensive training in the subject through lectures, tutorial classes, discussions, seminars, journal clubs and practical, etc. with an introduction to bio-statistics and research methodology. Students have to work on a particular allotted research topic for a dissertation.

Job Opportunities: With the coming up of medical, dental and nursing colleges in the self financing sector, there is acute dearth of qualified faculty. The outgoing students, therefore, will have sufficient openings in various medical, dental, nursing and science colleges. There are also ample opportunities for research work.