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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.

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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%
Management Quota : 15%
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 working experience in Cardiac Care/Respiratory Therapy/Dialysis/Imaging Sciences/Clinical Lab or Operation Theatre & Anesthesia, admissions will be given directly to 2nd year subject to approval of the SI(DU).

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 the student with comprehensive competencies necessary in the field of dialysis and the skills required for entry-level employments as a Dialysis technologist.
4. Imaging Sciences Technology : Imaging Sciences Technologists are health professionals who facilitate diagnosis and management through the creation of medical imaging using X-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance. They work in collaboration with radiologists and specialist medical practitioners to provide patients with a range of diagnostic examinations.
5. Clinical Lab. Technology : Clinical Lab. Technology is concerned with the analysis of biological specimens to support diagnosis and treatment of disease. The programme introduces students to Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Immunology, Molecular Biology etc. which remain the mainstay in diagnosis.
6. Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology: The Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, equipment set up and operation procedures. They assist the surgeons during the procedures and assume responsibility for completion of other functions as assigned.

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 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 the curriculum, students are taught additional modules on Management issues relevant to the respective healthcare domain. It emphasizes yet again on a multi disciplinary approach towards achieving professional success.

Evaluation :

The evaluation will have both internal & external components. The internal component will be continuous through out the year & external component 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 2007-2008, Symbiosis International (Deemed 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 perform well.

Fees Structure:

(Indian students) – Year I

Student Category

Total

First Installment (on Admission)

Second Installment (Before 15^th Oct)

Third Installment

(Before 31^st Dec)

Open

Rs.49,000/-

Rs.20,000/-

Rs.15,000/-

Rs.14,000/-

Management / Sponsored

Rs.98,000/-

Rs.60,000/-

Rs.38,000/-

The programme fee excludes examination fees which are payable with first installment and are as below:

1. Rs. 3000/- each in the year I & II.

2. Rs. 6000/- in the year III (Convocation & Transcript fees).

Note:

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

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 3^rd Year.

Award of degree:

Students who have been admitted to this institute will, on successful completion of the programme, be awarded the degree of B.Sc. Medical Technology in respective specialization.

How to Apply:

1. SIHS is now part of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) which is an entrance test common for all the UG programmes of Symbiosis. However the selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in XII Std. Science or equivalent examination and Personal Interview (PI) at the institute.

2. For SET, Candidates will have to register online at www.set-test.org

3. Registration fees for SET is Rs.1400/- (Inclusive of Prospectus)

4. The Prospectus is also available at SIHS on payment of Rs.500 by cash or Rs.600/- by post.

5. Application to SIHS – Registration Fees for SIHS is Rs.1000/- for all candidates.

6. Payment to be made in CASH or by Demand Draft. DD to be drawn in favour of Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) payable at Pune. Kindly mention in capital, your complete name, postal address (with salient landmark) & pin code on reverse of DD & post it to Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune – 411 004. Fill all requisite certificates & documents (as applicable).

7. Admission Procedure: Candidates should submit the prescribed application form duly completed along with attested photocopies of requisite documents.

Documents required at the time of Admission:

1. Certificate of passing the qualifying examination.

2. Mark list.

3. Migration Certificate in original.

4. Requisite caste certificate issued by the competent authority, if admission is against reserved category.

5. Gap Certificate, if applicable.

6. Certificate of change of name, if applicable supported by documentary evidence like Government Gazette.

7. Character Certificate.

8. Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.