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Objective:
To train students in the technological aspects of medical care with a good scientific foundation. These students will be in a position to competently assist the Physician or Surgeon, especially in high-tech medical procedures to cater to the health care industry globally.

"Admission Open For B.Sc Medical Technology
Programme commences on 18th Aug, 2011.
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Duration:

Three Years, Full Time.

Intake (Capacity):

120 Seats

Reservation of seats:

1. Within the Sanctioned Intake :
Scheduled Caste : 15%
Scheduled Tribes : 7.5%
Differently Abled : 3%

2. Over and above the Sanctioned Intake :
Kashmiri Migrants : 2 seats
International Students : 15%

Eligibility:

Std. XII Pass with any two of the following subjects : Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics OR equivalent as decided by competent authority.

Working Professionals : For the candidates who have educational qualification and work experience in the mentioned specializations, admissions will be given directly to 2nd year subject to approval of the SIU.

Selection Procedure:

Based on marks in XII Std. Science / Equivalent Examination followed by personal interview. SET examination score is preferred.

Medium of Instruction:

The medium of instruction for all the courses shall be English.

Pattern of Course:

Annual

Specializations

The programme offers specializations in the following areas:-

1. Cardiac Care Technology : The Cardiac Care Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, haemo-dynamic monitoring, equipment set up and operation. They assist the Physician during cardiac procedures and assume responsibility for completion of other cardiac lab functions as assigned.
2. Respiratory Therapy : The Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the medical team, specializing in diagnostics, treatments and procedures in the care of patients with respiratory problems. They evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
3. Dialysis Technology : Dialysis Technologists operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions satisfactorily. The programme is designed to provide competencies & technical skills necessary in the field of dialysis.
4. Imaging Sciences Technology : Imaging Sciences Technologists are health professionals who facilitate diagnosis and management through the creation of medical imaging modalities like X-ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography.
5. Clinical Lab. Technology : Clinical Lab. Technology is concerned with the analysis of biological specimens to support diagnosis and treatment of disease. Laboratory Technologists perform a full range of laboratory tests, the information of which influences the medical treatment a patient will receive.
6. Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology: The Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, equipment set up, Pre, Intra & Post operative procedures.

Career Prospects :

Well trained technocrats with a strong scientific foundation make Medical Technology a challenging and rewarding career. The demand for professionals who can provide diagnostic and therapeutic service has been growing at a much faster pace than the number being trained every year. Students can pick up global careers in hospitals, healthcare & diagnostic sectors, research and biotechnology and as application specialists in equipment organizations from the very day they complete the programme successfully.

Teaching Methodology :

The courses include both theoretical & practical knowledge of the Diagnostic Investigations, Therapeutic procedures and Equipments as applicable to the health care sector today. It introduces students to emerging technologies and their applications. Students spend considerable part of their learning time in hospital set-ups where they are exposed to actual ‘hands on’ practical training.

As part of their curriculum, students are taught additional modules on Management issues relevant to the respective specializations. The students are also trained in soft skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

The Inter Institute Credit Transfer Program, Liberal Arts & Social Services exposes the students to the external world & helps in the overall development of student.

There is emphasis on a multi disciplinary approach towards achieving professional success.

Evaluation :

The evaluation will have both internal and external components. The internal components will be continuous through out the year and external components will be conducted by the university at the end of the year. A student would be required to pass in each head (internal and external) independently. From the academic year 2007 – 08, Symbiosis International University has shifted to the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) system. Students would be awarded the Grade Point Average where grades would be awarded based on the class average. A student would be required to consistently perform well.

Fees Structure:

(Indian students) – Year I

Year	Total	First Installment (on Admission)	Second Installment (Before 15^th Oct)	Third Installment (Before 31^st Dec)
Year I	Rs.53,000/-	Rs.25,000/-	Rs.15,000/-	Rs.13,000/-
Year II	Rs.53,000/-	Rs.25,000/-	Rs.15,000/-	Rs.13,000/-
Year III	Rs.56,000/-	Rs.28,000/-	Rs.15,000/-	Rs.13,000/-

The programme fee includes examination fees and Convocation & Transcript fees.

Note:

a. In case of backlog, the fees will be charged separately as per the schedule given by SIU.

b. In case of “Term Not Granted (TNG)” the student need not pay the fees for the subsequent attempt.

c. The fee for the 2^nd and 3^rd year may be revised as per the hospital attachments.

Standard of Passing:

A student has to pass both internal & external examination separately. The grade F (GP less than 1.6) of Individual head (internal & external) will be considered as fail. A student will be eligible for award of degree if he obtains minimum 2.00 CGPA at the end of 3rd Year.

Award of degree:

On successful completion of the programme, student will be awarded the degree of B.Sc. Medical Technology in respective specialization.

How to Apply:

1. Purchase a copy of prospectus from Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Senapati Bapat road, Pune-411004 on payment of Rs 500/- by cash & Rs 600/- by post.

2. Registration to SIHS: Application form will be provided along with prospectus. Fill the application form & submit it along with requisite documents to SIHS. The registration fees for SIHS is Rs 1000/- by cash OR demand draft only. DD to be drawn in favor of ‘Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)’ payable at Pune.

Note: Kindly mention in capital, your complete name, postal address & pin code on reverse of DD.

3. You will be called for personal interview.
4. Admission process will be completed after verification of all the submitted documents.

Documents required at the time of Admission:
1. Certificate of passing the qualifying examination (10th & 12th Science).
2. Mark list (10th & 12th Science).
3. Migration Certificate in original.4. Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.
5. Character Certificate / No dues certificate.
6. Requisite caste certificate issued by the competent authority, if admission is against reserved category.
7. Gap Certificate, if applicable.
8. Certificate of change of name, if applicable supported by documentary evidence like Government Gazette.