M.D. Physiology
The course develops medical professionals into skilled educators and researchers in physiology, focusing on laboratory techniques, experimental design, and physiological understanding relevant to clinical practice.
Overview
M.D. in Physiology is a postgraduate program aimed at training future physiologists with advanced knowledge in systemic, cellular, and applied physiology. The program emphasizes teaching, clinical correlation, lab skills, and research methodology, preparing candidates for academic, research, and diagnostic roles in the healthcare and biomedical sectors.
The program facilitates comprehensive understanding and skill development in human physiology, experimental techniques, clinical applications, teaching methodology, and biomedical research.
General and Cellular Physiology
Genetics and Molecular Physiology
Systemic Physiology (CVS, GIT, Respiratory, Endocrine)
Nervous System and Special Senses
Reproductive and Comparative Physiology
Applied Physiology, Yoga, and Environmental Physiology
Clinical & Integrative Physiology
Recent Advances & Biomedical Technologies
Students explore physiology from cells to systems—covering neural control, cardiovascular function, respiration, endocrinology, and applied clinical tests—building strong skills for teaching, diagnostics, and biomedical research.
Core Curriculum (Based on NMC Papers)
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper I
General and Cellular Physiology, Genetics, History of Physiology
Paper II
Systemic Physiology – Transport, Nutrition, and Energy systems (CVS, Respiratory, GIT)
Paper III
Systemic Physiology – Regulation, Neural Control, Reproductive Systems, Special Senses
Paper IV
Applied Physiology including Clinical Correlation, Yoga, Exercise Physiology, Recent Trends
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 1 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidate must have a recognized MBBS degree or equivalent and have completed a one-year rotating internship after passing the final MBBS examination.
- Must be registered with the State Medical Council or obtain registration within one month of admission.
- Must be eligible to work as a full-time resident student for the duration of the course.
- Selection is based on NEET-PG merit, with a minimum 50 percentile or as prescribed by the Government of India.
- The course duration is 3 years for degree holders, and 2 years for those with a recognized 2-year postgraduate diploma in the same subject.
- All admissions are subject to NMC/MCI rules and regulations.
- Duration:
- 3 years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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