Medical colleges to introduce B. Sc. courses
CHENNAI, JULY 10, 2018 00:00 IST
DME issues circulars to institutions
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is all set to introduce undergraduate allied health science courses in government medical colleges this year.
The university, according to officials, has asked the Director of Medical Education (DME) to initiate the process to start the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) courses in government medical colleges this year.
Following this, the DME has sent circulars to medical colleges and is waiting for their response.
The university has planned to start courses such as B. Sc. Occupational Therapy, B. SC. Optometry, Physiotherapy, Accident and Emergency Care Technology, Cardiac Technology, Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology, Critical Care Technology, Dialysis Technology, Medical Sociology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Neuro Electrophysiology, Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and Fitness and Lifestyle Modifications.
“We have asked the colleges to look into the feasibility of starting the courses and give their opinions. The colleges should respond saying which course they can start and how many students they can accommodate. One city government college has responded that they would like to offer B.Sc. Occupational Therapy. We are waiting for all institutions to respond so that we can consolidate the details. This will materialise within this week, and we will be starting the courses this academic year,” said A. Edwin Joe, director of medical education.
S. Geethalakshmi, Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, said that till now, these B.Sc. courses were offered in private institutions.
“The aim of introducing these courses is to create a workforce for helping doctors including for investigations. These are skill-based courses to train students to do the technical jobs in the healthcare sector. There is a lack of technicians in some fields, and these courses will improve job opportunities,” she said.
CHENNAI, JULY 10, 2018 00:00 IST
DME issues circulars to institutions
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is all set to introduce undergraduate allied health science courses in government medical colleges this year.
The university, according to officials, has asked the Director of Medical Education (DME) to initiate the process to start the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) courses in government medical colleges this year.
Following this, the DME has sent circulars to medical colleges and is waiting for their response.
The university has planned to start courses such as B. Sc. Occupational Therapy, B. SC. Optometry, Physiotherapy, Accident and Emergency Care Technology, Cardiac Technology, Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology, Critical Care Technology, Dialysis Technology, Medical Sociology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Neuro Electrophysiology, Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and Fitness and Lifestyle Modifications.
“We have asked the colleges to look into the feasibility of starting the courses and give their opinions. The colleges should respond saying which course they can start and how many students they can accommodate. One city government college has responded that they would like to offer B.Sc. Occupational Therapy. We are waiting for all institutions to respond so that we can consolidate the details. This will materialise within this week, and we will be starting the courses this academic year,” said A. Edwin Joe, director of medical education.
S. Geethalakshmi, Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, said that till now, these B.Sc. courses were offered in private institutions.
“The aim of introducing these courses is to create a workforce for helping doctors including for investigations. These are skill-based courses to train students to do the technical jobs in the healthcare sector. There is a lack of technicians in some fields, and these courses will improve job opportunities,” she said.
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