Allied Health Sciences include all healthcare fields other than medicine, dentistry, and nursing. These professionals support clinical care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and health management.
Course
Duration
Specialization / Focus Area
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
3 years
Diagnosis through lab tests
B.Sc. Radiology & Imaging Technology
3 years
X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound
B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology (OTT)
3 years
Assisting in surgical procedures
B.Sc. Dialysis Technology
3 years
Kidney care and dialysis operations
B.Sc. Physiotherapy (BPT)
4.5 years
Physical rehabilitation
B.Sc. Optometry
4 years
Vision testing and eye care
B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology
3 years
Heart monitoring and cardiac equipment
B.Sc. Anesthesia Technology
3 years
Assisting anesthetists during surgeries
B.Sc. Medical Microbiology / Biochemistry
3 years
Disease diagnosis and lab analysis
B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
3 years
Food science and clinical nutrition
Course
Duration
Specialization / Focus Area
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)
2 years
Basic lab diagnostic training
Diploma in X-Ray & Imaging Technology
2 years
Radiological imaging
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology
2 years
Surgical support skills
Diploma in ECG & Cardiac Technology
2 years
Heart test assistance
Diploma in Physiotherapy
2 years
Physical therapy basics
Diploma in Blood Transfusion Technology
1–2 years
Blood collection and processing
Course
Duration
Specialization / Focus Area
M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
2 years
Advanced diagnostic methods
M.Sc. Radiology & Imaging
2 years
Specialized imaging techniques
M.Sc. Physiotherapy
2 years
Advanced therapy techniques
M.Sc. Biotechnology / Microbiology
2 years
Research & clinical applications
Career Opportunities
Allied Health professionals work in:
Hospitals and diagnostic centers
Blood banks and pathology labs
Rehabilitation centers
Research and pharmaceutical industries
Public health programs
Medical colleges and universities
Job Roles
Lab Technician / Technologist
Radiographer / MRI Technologist
OT Assistant
Dialysis Technician
Physiotherapist
Cardiac Technician
Nutritionist / Dietitian
Anesthesia Assistant
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