Best Courses in Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Kasturba Medical College (KMC) in Mangalore is one of India's prestigious medical schools, established in 1955 as part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses. The primary courses include MBBS at the undergraduate level, and various MD and MS programs in medical specializations such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The college also offers super-specialty courses like MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) in fields such as Neurosurgery, Urology, and Cardiothoracic Surgery, along with several fellowships in areas like Interventional Radiology, Geriatric Medicine, and Oncology.

KMC Mangalore has several associated hospitals, including the government-run Wenlock District Hospital and Lady Goschen Hospital, and its own KMC Hospital at Attavar and Ambedkar Circle, providing students with diverse clinical exposure. The college is highly ranked, securing 33rd place in the 2024 NIRF rankings for medical institutions in India.

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Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Duration: 5.5 years (including a one-year compulsory internship).
Eligibility:
Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG).
Focus:
Comprehensive education in medical sciences, including clinical training across various specialties.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Allied Health Sciences

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Specializations:

Postgraduate Programs (M.Tech)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility:MBBS degree and NEET-PG qualification.
Specializations:

Master of Surgery (MS)

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility:MBBS degree and NEET-PG qualification
Specializations:

Super Specialty Programs (DM/M.Ch)

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: MD/MS degree.
Specializations:

Nursing Programs (Through Kasturba Nursing College)

Kasturba Medical College also offers nursing programs, including:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)

Duration: 4 years Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (P.B. B.Sc. Nursing)

Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).