Christian Medical College (CMC Vellore)
Vellore-632002
Admissions to Postgraduate Programs in Bioengineering at Christian Medical College, Vellore For 2011-12
Bioengineering at CMC involves basic science and applied research in medical instrumentation, prostheses, mathematical analysis of physiological processes, biomechanics of musculoskeletal systems, etc. Bioengineering has engineering at its core, and includes the disciplines of physics, mechanics, electronics, and computational methods applied to physiology and medicine.
The Bioengineering department in CMC works closely with several other departments in CMC and recent work has been in prostheses, EMG analysis, electrodiagnostic devices, etc.
The Bioengineering department at CMC is a participant in a three institution M.Tech. (Clinical Engineering) and Ph.D. (Medical Devices) initiative, jointly run by IIT-Madras, SCTIMST-Trivandrum and CMC-Vellore. The admissions for those programs are advertised separately.
The primary academic program in Bioengineering at CMC, Vellore, leading to the PhD and MS degrees emphasizes fundamental contributions to the biophysics / bioengineering of human physiology and medicine.
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in engineering, preferably Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science or equivalent, and a Masters degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent with exposure to advanced biology. A qualifying score in GATE is required.
The PhD Bioengineering is a specialized engineering program with emphasis on research. that will enhance fundamental understanding in the subject. Students interact closely with clinical and basic science departments in CMC,Vellore, to formulate a research problem.
These degrees will equip you to apply quantitative and engineering methods to solve healthcare problems. Career prospects include academic research and teaching careers as well as R&D in the medical devices industry.
Candidates must download the application form from enclose Rs.500/- (Application & Registration fees Rs.500/-) by demand draft in favour of “C.M.C. Vellore Association A/c” payable at “Vellore” and send the completed form to The Registrar, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore -632002. Potential Sponsored Candidates who meet all academic criteria may please contact The Registrar, CMC.
Last date for receiving application: 30th April 2011
Eligible candidates will be called for a written test followed by an interview in June 2011
Selected candidates are eligible to receive a stipend.
The MS and PhD Bioengineering degrees at CMC,Vellore is awarded by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (an Institute of National Importance, Govt of India)
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