The B.Sc. Basic Medical Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is your gateway to understanding the fundamental pillars of human biology and medicine. This undergraduate degree is crafted for students eager to explore core sciences like Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, alongside applied fields such as Pathology, Pharmacology, and Microbiology. You will also delve into interdisciplinary areas including Nutrition, Genetics, Public Health, and introductory Neuroscience, gaining a comprehensive foundation essential for a career in medical research and academia. This programme sets the stage for advanced study and a future dedicated to scientific inquiry.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over five years, with the initial three years focusing on core and applied medical sciences. Following this, you will progress to specialization years, choosing between Clinical Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience. You will engage with neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, clinical neurology models, or develop expertise in Python programming, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Machine Learning applications in brain mapping. You will graduate with a robust understanding of scientific methods and techniques, prepared for diverse research pathways or further postgraduate study.