Ph.D. in Pathology 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

SCTIMST Trivandrum has a total of 14 seats for PG Diploma. These seats are further distributed across the five PG Diploma specialisations offered at the institute. The specialisation-wise distribution of total SCTIMST PG Diploma seats is as follows:

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers a PG Diploma in Neuro Technology lasting two years. The course structure is divided into four semesters, with an interval evaluation at the end of each semester (six months). The curriculum includes various theoretical and practical subjects. The final examination at the end of two years consists a theory paper based on Electrophysiological and disease-based situations, followed by 'Practical and Viva voce' by Neurologists and a Biomedical Engineering expert. Some areas of study included in the course curriculum are as follows:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sleep studies
• Video EEG
• Electrocorticography (ECoG)
• Evoked Potential study
• Electromyography (EMG)

SCTIMST Trivandrum curriculum for PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology includes various subjects. Each subject includes theoretical and practical components. A list of these subjects is given below:

• Blood Physiology and Donore Management 
• Blood Components
• Immunohematology
• Regulatory Affairs
• Total Quality Management
• Transfusion Transmitted Infections and Biohazards

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum offers UG Diploma in the field of Medical and Allied Services. The institute offers five UG Diploma courses, including two Specialty Diploma programmes in Nursing. These courses are listed below:

• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)
• Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)
• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing
• Diploma in Neuro Nursing