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Five RGUHS-affiliated B.Sc programs in allied health sciences, each with three years of study and a one-year hospital internship.

At a glance

Compare our programs

ProgramCodeDurationSeatsTypical workplaces
B.Sc Medical Laboratory TechnologyB.Sc MLT3 yrs + 1 yr20Hospital laboratories, Diagnostic centres
B.Sc Medical Imaging TechnologyB.Sc MIT3 yrs + 1 yr20Radiology departments, Scan and imaging centres
B.Sc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre TechnologyB.Sc AOTT3 yrs + 1 yr20Operation theatres, Anaesthesia departments
B.Sc Respiratory Care TechnologyB.Sc RCT3 yrs + 1 yr10ICUs and critical care units, Pulmonology departments
B.Sc Renal Dialysis TechnologyB.Sc RDT3 yrs + 1 yr10Hospital dialysis units, Standalone dialysis centres
Total annual intake80Government & management quota
Program structure

How the four years are organised

Indicative outline. Subjects and examinations follow the RGUHS syllabus for each program.

Year 1

Foundation sciences

Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and microbiology, plus English and basic computer skills.

Year 2

Specialty core

Core subjects of your chosen program, skills-lab practice and supervised hospital postings begin.

Year 3

Advanced & clinical

Advanced specialty subjects, more clinical hours and hands-on work with patients under supervision.

Year 4

Internship

One-year compulsory internship rotating through hospital departments, including Aruna Hospital.

Course details

Explore each program

Course 1 of 5

B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical laboratory technologists perform the tests that doctors rely on to diagnose and monitor disease. You will learn to collect and process blood, urine, tissue and other samples, run analysers, and report accurate results.

Key subjects

  • Haematology and blood banking
  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Microbiology, serology and immunology
  • Histopathology and cytology
  • Laboratory quality control and safety

Skills you will gain

  • Sample collection and handling
  • Operating automated analysers
  • Microscopy and staining
  • Blood grouping and cross-matching

Where you can work

Hospital laboratoriesDiagnostic centresBlood banksResearch and pharma labsPublic health labs
Course 2 of 5

B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology

Imaging technologists produce the X-rays, CT scans, MRI images and ultrasounds that help doctors see inside the body. You will learn patient positioning, image acquisition and how to keep patients and staff safe from radiation.

Key subjects

  • Radiographic positioning and techniques
  • Physics of radiology and radiation safety
  • Computed tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound and contrast procedures

Skills you will gain

  • Patient positioning
  • Operating X-ray, CT and MRI consoles
  • Radiation protection
  • Image quality assessment

Where you can work

Radiology departmentsScan and imaging centresCath labs and interventional unitsEquipment application roles
Course 3 of 5

B.Sc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology

OT and anaesthesia technologists keep operation theatres safe and ready. You will learn to prepare theatres, manage anaesthesia machines and monitors, sterilise instruments and support surgical teams during procedures.

Key subjects

  • Anaesthesia equipment and medical gases
  • Operation theatre techniques
  • Sterilisation and infection control
  • Patient monitoring and recovery care
  • Basic and advanced life support

Skills you will gain

  • OT setup and instrument handling
  • Anaesthesia machine checks
  • Airway assistance
  • Emergency response (BLS)

Where you can work

Operation theatresAnaesthesia departmentsCSSD / sterilisation unitsICUs and emergency departments
Course 4 of 5

B.Sc Cardiac Care Technology

Cardiac Care Technology is an allied health science field focused on the operation of specialized medical equipment, diagnostic testing, and clinical support for patients with heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases

Key subjects

  • Span foundational medical sciences
  • Core Diagnostic/Therapeutic Cardiac Skills
  • Oxygen and Aerosol Therapy
  • Clinical Training

Skills you will gain

  • technical diagnostic abilities
  • clinical operating skills
  • Patient Management Competencies

Where you can work

ICUs and Critical Care UnitsPulmonology DepartmentsSleep LabsNeonatal ICUsHome respiratory care
Course 5 of 5

B.Sc Renal Dialysis Technology

Dialysis technologists run life-saving treatment for patients with kidney failure. You will learn to operate dialysis machines safely, care for vascular access and manage the water treatment that dialysis depends on.

Key subjects

  • Renal anatomy and physiology
  • Haemodialysis principles and procedures
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Vascular access care
  • Dialysis water treatment and infection control

Skills you will gain

  • Dialysis machine setup and priming
  • Patient monitoring during dialysis
  • Cannulation assistance
  • Dialyser reprocessing

Where you can work

Hospital dialysis unitsStandalone dialysis centresNephrology departmentsDialysis equipment companies
Admission requirements

Eligibility & documents

Who can apply

  • Passed PUC / 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  • Minimum marks as prescribed by RGUHS for the admission year
  • Age 17 or above by 31 December of the admission year
  • Government seats through KEA counselling; management seats directly with the college

Documents to bring

  • SSLC / 10th marks card
  • PUC / 12th marks card
  • Transfer and conduct certificates
  • Aadhaar card and passport-size photographs
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Caste / income certificate, if applicable

Please confirm the exact list with the admissions office before visiting.

Not sure which course suits you?

Talk to our admissions team about your interests, eligibility, fees and seat availability.